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Learn how to advocate for your child with special needs, raise funds for needed equipment and find helpful organizations.

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Find resources to help you on your parenting journey, including advice on how to find peace as the caregiver of a special needs child.

Development

Support your baby’s advancement through milestones as they develop fine motor, gross motor and communication skills.

Play

Discover fun and creative ideas to encourage play time with toys, light play, music, multi-sensory activities and tactile art.

Behavior

Find resources to help your child manage problematic behaviors by developing social skills and calming strategies.

Health & Nutrition

Find advice on how to manage doctor visits, teach self-feeding skills and discover medical treatments for blind children.

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Featured Posts

A handsome boy with ADHD, Autism, Asperger.

Holiday Crafts and Ideas, Special Needs

10 Inclusive Strategies for Managing Holiday Crowds with Autistic Children

Learn how to make holiday outings more comfortable and enjoyable for children with autism.

Close up of a hanging paper snowflake.

Holiday Crafts and Ideas, Tactile Arts and Crafts

Hanging Paper Snowflakes

When the weather turns frosty, have fun indoors with these Hanging Paper Snowflakes. You’ll turn your living room into a winter wonderland!

little boy looking in a Christmas stocking

Holiday Crafts and Ideas

30 Multi-Sensory Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Kids with Sensory Impairments

Here's our list of 30 small multi-sensory toys that are perfect for kids who are blind, deafblind, autistic or have a sensory processing disorder (SPD).

A family baking cookies together

Holiday Crafts and Ideas

24 Days of Multi-Sensory Christmas Activities for Special Needs Kids

Christmas activities can easily be adapted to any child’s needs or abilities. Plan ahead for a holiday break full of multi-sensory fun!

making snow slime

Holiday Crafts and Ideas, Visual Impairment

7 Holiday Sensory Play Ideas for Kids Who are Blind

Holiday multisensory play ideas for kids who are blind or visually impaired, from cold dough to a five-senses touch book and a tactile find and search game.

Tactile star ornaments

Holiday Crafts and Ideas

Make Your Own Tactile Christmas Ornaments!

Here's a simple and fun holiday activity! Make tactile Christmas ornaments with your child and create a more accessible Christmas tree!

Latest Posts

An illustration of three babies participating in the Early Language Acquisition with Sensory Impairment (ELASI)

Early Language Acquisition with Sensory Impairment (ELASI)

Your child may be eligible for a research study at Harvard University with the Bergelson Lab! We study how infants learn words from the world around them and we’re looking for...

Illustration of a mother recording milestones in her development journal.

Development, Special Needs

How to Track Milestones for Developmentally Delayed Babies

Developmental milestones are a set of skills or behaviors that most children achieve within a certain age range. They provide parents and caregivers with a roadmap of what to expect...

Shot of a little girl drawing in a psychologists office.

Special Needs

How Do You Test for Sensory Processing Disorder?

Evaluating for sensory processing disorder (SPD) involves you, your child, and a qualified professional. Learn more about SPD testing here.

Special needs child with caregivers.

Special Needs

5 Tips for Introducing Your Child with Special Needs to a New Caregiver

Introducing a new caregiver can be challenging, but there are practical tips and strategies to help make the transition smooth.

Girl writing a letter to Santa on christmas eve.

Holiday Crafts and Ideas

Should Parents Lie to Their Kids About Santa Claus?

Should parents lie about Santa? Find out how to balance trust, magic, and holiday traditions right here!

Cute little girl in a red beret with special needs enjoy having fun spending time with mother outdoor in aututm time.

Special Needs, Support

Five Steps to Finding Joy: Faith and the Journey of Parenting with Special Needs

When we pray the Rosary, the Joyful Mysteries invite us to reflect on moments that reveal profound spiritual truths. Yet, if you’re like me, you may wonder how these events...

Happy beautiful young woman with girl in blossom park with trees and flowers.

Special Needs

What Age is Appropriate for Babysitting a Sibling with Special Needs?

Careful planning is needed to determine if your children can babysit their siblings with special needs. Find out more in this guide.

Happy family bonding, high-fiving and planting flowers in summer garden.

Special Needs

Adjusting to Daylight Saving Time: A Guide for Parents of Children with Special Needs

Time changes can be hard for kids. Learn tips and tricks for adjusting to daylight saving time to help ease the transition for children with special needs.

Two kids at the table eating a Thanksgiving meal with family.

Holiday Crafts and Ideas, Special Needs

5 Tips for a Peaceful Thanksgiving with Your Child with Disabilities

Thanksgiving can be a joyful yet overwhelming holiday, especially for families with children who have sensory, motor, or dietary needs. With a little preparation and a few practical strategies, you...