Education Articles
Sensory Games
It can be difficult for blind or disabled children to learn about the world and use their senses effeciently. Here are some games you can play to help them figure things out and develop their senses.
Learning About Animals
How can your child learn about elephants, whales, or tigers... without getting their hands bit off? We'll share with you some of our favorite animal resources, from petting zoos and museums to animal models and sound clips.
Teaching the Whole Concept
Teach your child about how food is made, where it comes from, and how we eat it. Get them involved in the whole process!
Making the Case for Occupational Therapy
What is occupational therapy and does your child really need it? If you're child becomes overwhelmed in noisy places or reacts terribly to a disrupted routine, then OT will probably help!
Recreational Resources for Children with Special Needs
Looking to get your child involved in swimming, horseback riding, or martial arts? Check out this comprehensive list of organizations and programs providing physical activity opportunities for children with special needs in New England.
IEP's for Parents of Blind or Visually Impaired Children
Learn the basics of creating an IEP for a child with a vision impairment so you can walk in to your IEP meeting perfectly prepared.
Music Therapy at Home
What is Music Therapy and how can you use music at home to help encourage your child's development?
Choosing the Best Preschool Program
If you're in the market for a preschool program for your special needs child, you may be wondering what to look for, what questions to ask the teachers, and how to make your final decision. Here's what we recommend you look for in your prospective program...
How to Work with Difficult Doctors & Therapists
As the parent of a disabled child you probably have to meet with quite a few doctors and therapists. What can you do if you just don't agree with their techniques?
Let's Work Together!
Does your child have a hard time meeting with therapists or teachers? Maybe your therapists need some help understanding how to work with your blind child. We'll give you a simple but effective way to communicate with your child's therapists and teachers so everyone can work together.
Six Reasons to Homeschool Your Blind Child
I asked a group of parents who homeschool their blind children to explain to me why they thought homeschool was the best option. Reprinted here is the wonderful response I received from one mom...
Fighting for Services for Your Blind Child
Why is it so hard to find good help? In many states, services for visually impaired children, though mandated through strict federal laws, are very hard to come by. Many parents find themselves battling with their state in order to receive the simplest services. What can parents do?
Word Games
Word games are a fun way to encourage your child to think about language and sounds. Here are some ways you can use simple games to help your child with phonics and Braille awareness.
Activities of Daily Living
Teach your blind child every-day organizational and living skills through a foundation of consistency and by developing memory.
Bringing Blindness Awareness to the Sighted Classroom
Is your blind child attending a sighted school? Do you want to get the other children involved and help them understand what it means to be blind or visually impaired? This article will show you how to do just that!
A Parent's Guide to The American's with Disabilities Act
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal civil rights law. You probably have many questions about how the ADA applies to you and your child. We'll take the time here to answer your questions...
LibriVox
Learn how to get free audio books online or volunteer to read books for the LibriVox database.
Music to Teach By!
Music can be a great way to stimulate a visually impaired baby, but where do you begin? We'll give you some practical ways to incorporate music into your little one's day...