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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Autism, Behavior, Visual Impairment
Managing Difficult Behaviors in Children Who Are Blind and Autistic
Parents of children who are blind and autistic often face unique challenges when it comes to managing behavioral issues. Many traditional behavioral management techniques rely on visual supports, which can...
Toys, Visual Impairment
10 Cortical Visual Impairment Toys for Kids With CVI
It's important to choose toys that are relatively simple in design, as complex patterns can be overwhelming for children with CVI.
Feeding and Eating, Special Needs
Developing Self-Care Skills in Children with Disabilities
Mastering self-care skills can be especially empowering for children with disabilities, helping them to gain independence and confidence.
Product Reviews, Special Needs
11 Best Tools for Teaching Self Care to Disabled Kids
For children with disabilities, adaptive tools are essential for learning how to master self-care skills like grooming, hygiene, and self-feeding.
iPad Apps and Accessibility, Visual Impairment
CVI Toddler Vision Eye Training App
This free digital visual training tool for computer or mobile devices is designed to help toddlers with CVI practice their visual skills.
Braille and Literacy, Visual Impairment
Reader’s Digest Partners for Sight
Reader’s Digest Partners for Sight is dedicated to fostering the independence of people who are blind and visually impaired.
Autism
Understanding Visual Stimming in Children with Autism
Children with autism may employ visual stimming to self-soothe. Find out more about visual stimming and ways to manage this often challenging behavior.
Special Needs
Developing Verbal Comprehension in Special Needs Children
Developing verbal comprehension in special needs children can be particularly challenging. Here are some ways to improve verbal comprehension.
Autism, Special Needs
Global Developmental Delay vs Autism: What’s the Difference?
Children with global developmental delay reach developmental milestones later, while those with autism spectrum disorder often exhibit behavior and social challenges.
Autism, Potty Training
Autism and Potty Training: A Parent’s Guide
Potty training an autistic child comes with certain challenges. We break down toilet training for kids with autism to guide parents.
Autism
Managing Repetitive Behavior in Children With Autism
Managing repetitive behavior in children with autism is possible, and it's an essential step in avoiding self-harm and improving social skills.
Autism, Special Needs
The Four Major Types of Developmental Delays Explained
The four major types of developmental delay are cognitive, motor, speech and language, and social and emotional.
Autism, Special Needs
Tics vs Stimming vs Compulsions: What’s the Difference?
Learn all about tics vs stimming and compulsions and the differences between each. We give you the facts on how to deal with these disorders.
Special Needs
Building Adaptive Skills in Children with Disabilities
Adaptive skills are the skills your child needs to care for themselves and gain independence. Children with disabilities may need more help learning these skills.
Autism, Special Needs
Understanding Global Developmental Delay in Children
Global developmental delay (GDD) is diagnosed in children under 5 with significant delays in two or more domains. Learn the signs and best ways to help.
Autism, Development, Special Needs
Understanding Cognitive Developmental Delay in Children
Cognitive developmental delays occur when a child’s thinking and reasoning are significantly below the expected average. Learn the signs and best ways to help.
Special Needs
Impossible Dream Accessible Sailing
The Impossible Dream, a universally accessible catamaran, travels the world creating access to the water for thousands of people with disabilities.
Braille and Literacy, Special Needs
How to Teach a Child With Dyslexia
Dyslexia can be challenging for kids and parents, but there are ways to teach a child with dyslexia to help them achieve their literacy - and life - goals.
Support
3 Things All Special Needs Moms Need To Do Now To Maintain Their Sanity
It’s natural for special needs parents to go above and beyond for their children, but we need to remember that it's important to take a break as well.
Visual Impairment
10 Tips for Grandparents of Visually Impaired Children
What can you do when your grandchild is born with a disability? Here are tips to help you relate to your family and give them the support they need.
Autism, Behavior
How to Deal With Sensory Overload in Children
You can help your child manage their symptoms and even prevent future meltdowns by learning how to deal with sensory overload.
Special Needs
Understanding Low Muscle Tone in Children
Hypotonia, or low muscle tone, is a condition in which a child’s muscles appear floppy, weak, or less stiff than expected for a child.
iPad Apps and Accessibility, Math and Science, Visual Impairment
Sonokids Apps Introduce Space, STEM, and Sonification to Kids Who Are Blind
These iPad apps from Sonokids feature the astronaut character CosmoBally who teaches blind children about space and sonification.
Sleep, Special Needs
Safe Place Bedding Travel Bed Review
Traveling with a special needs child can be stressful! Having a safe, durable, and easy to use travel bed can make traveling so much easier!