Special Needs
Find support for parents of children with special needs. Learn how to advocate for your child, raise funds for needed equipment and find helpful organizations.
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Education, Special Needs
Top Five Special Education Acronyms Explained
Confused by all the special education acronyms you see? Trying to remember what they all mean? Check out our list of the top five for everything you need to know.
Sleep, Special Needs
Sleep Regimen for Premature Babies: Special Considerations
It can take premature babies much longer than their full-term peers to sleep for long stretches. A preemie sleep schedule may encourage better sleep.
Education, Special Needs
Empowering Students with Disabilities Through Adapted Physical Education
Understand the role of adapted physical education and how personalized and inclusive practices reshape physical education for students with disabilities.
Eye Conditions and Syndromes, Visual Impairment
Stargardt’s Disease: Navigating the Challenges of Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Stargardt’s disease is the most common form of inherited retinal disease. Many accommodations are available to help with low vision and vision loss.
Eye Conditions and Syndromes, Visual Impairment
Leber’s Congenital Amaurosis (LCA): Early Diagnosis and Intervention Strategies
Leber’s Congenital Amaurosis is a genetic disease passed from parents to children that disrupts the development of the retina of the eye. This can lead to vision loss and even...
Tactile Arts and Crafts, Visual Impairment
10 Ways To Help Your Blind or Visually Impaired Child Get Started With Origami
Find tips for parents on introducing and getting started with origami with their children who are blind or visually impaired.
Toys, Visual Impairment
Bricks for the Blind
Bricks for the Blind provides text, audio, and braille instructions for LEGO sets that allows blind people to build LEGO sets independently.
Eye Conditions and Syndromes, Visual Impairment
Aniridia: A Closer Look at Congenital Absence of the Iris and Its Effects on Vision
Aniridia is a condition where part of all of the iris of the eyes is missing. It can lead to blurry vision, light sensitivity, or even blindness.
Eye Conditions and Syndromes, Visual Impairment
Microphthalmia in Children: Understanding its Causes, Implications, and Management Strategies
Microphthalmia is a condition where the eye does not fully develop. There’s no cure, but early intervention can improve function for children with poor vision.
Eye Conditions and Syndromes, Visual Impairment
Congenital Glaucoma: Early Signs, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options for Young Children
Congenital glaucoma is a disease where the pressure inside your baby’s eye is too high. This can damage the optic nerve and can even make your child go blind.
Braille and Literacy, Product Reviews, Visual Impairment
Sense of Play
Dana Meachen Rau's book, Sense of Play, follows the adventures of Chip and Joy as they play. Chip is blind, but this doesn't get in the way of their play!
Special Needs
Emergency Preparedness for Special Needs Kids
Special needs emergency planning helps you prepare for the unexpected and gather everything you need to care for your child in an emergency situation.
Autism, Development
My Baby’s Mouth Is Always Open. Is It an Autism Indicator?
If your baby’s mouth is always open, you might be concerned about a link to autism. However, there are many other reasons for a babies mouth to be open.
Special Needs
Finding a Special Needs-Friendly Church: A Guide for Christian Parents
Your complete guide to finding a special needs-friendly church with expert tips and insights to ensure an inclusive, spiritual home for your family.
Advocacy, Special Needs
Advocacy Strategies for Parents of Special Needs Children
Learn about effective advocacy strategies for parents of special needs children and discover how to ensure the best possible outcomes for your child.
Education, Special Needs
What Does Inclusion Look Like? Special Needs Students in Mainstream Classrooms
All children have the right to a decent education. Inclusive classrooms allow all children to learn together, but what does an inclusive classroom look like?
Special Needs
What Is Sensory Integration?
Sensory integration is the brain's way of making sense of the world around us. Read more about how it can affect your child's development here.
Special Needs
Early Intervention for Kids with Developmental Delays
Discover the benefits of early intervention for children with developmental delays and how support and services can unlock their full potential.
Eye Conditions and Syndromes, Visual Impairment
Albinism and Vision: Unraveling the Myths and Understanding the Facts
Albinism is a genetic condition that reduces melanin. There are many myths about albinism and vision, so educating yourself with the facts is important.
Autism, Sleep
Autism and Sleep: Strategies to Improve Bedtime for Your Child
Autism and sleep problems often go together. Improving sleep can help your child be less irritable and learn better and reduce stress in your home.
Eye Conditions and Syndromes, Visual Impairment
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP): What Parents Need to Know
Retinopathy of prematurity is common in babies born before 33 weeks. Early intervention can help prevent blindness in babies with this condition.
Eye Conditions and Syndromes, Visual Impairment
Understanding the Impact of Retinitis Pigmentosa in Children: A Comprehensive Guide for Parents
If you have a child with retinitis pigmentosa (RP), family members, therapists, and eye specialists can help you manage the stress that comes with vision loss.
Autism
Creating A Sensory-Friendly Home for Autistic Children
A sensory-friendly home promotes a safe environment, reduces anxiety and stress, improves focus, and establishes better sleep patterns.
Autism, Special Needs
A Guide to Sensory-Friendly Clothes for Sensitive Kids
Sensory-friendly clothes are ideal for children with sensory sensitivities, help with overall comfort, and can help reduce anxiety.