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New Morgan’s Wonderland Camp Offers Year-Round Fun for All Abilities
This new resort in San Antonio, offering ziplining, horse riding, climbing walls and more, is open to the public for family weekends.
How to Prepare Your Child with Special Needs for Halloween
Tips for trick-or-treating with your little one with sensory challenges and autism spectrum disorders
ADHD-Friendly Halloween Tips from Local Moms
Moms of kids with ADHD share their strategies to avoid the sugar high—and inevitable crash—on Halloween.
Adaptive Halloween Costumes for Kids with Special Needs
Look no further than some of your favorites brands for show-stopping, head-turning adaptive Halloween costumes that your child will love.
2021 Texas Laws that Special Needs Families Should Know
These new Texas laws affect the special needs community in matters of special education, health and medicine, voting, and criminal justice.
Finding the Right Babysitter for Your Child With Special Needs
What to consider when asking family members or babysitters to not only watch your children but positively impact their cognitive abilities.
8 Tips for a Trick-Free Halloween for Your Child With Autism
Halloween is a great time of the year for kids to play and enjoy fun events at school or at…
Share Your Input for the National Autism Plan
Federal Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee is asking for public comments on autism services and treatments through end of November.
ARD Meetings & Special Needs Advocacy
What to know about special needs meetings, decisions and services when advocating for your child’s education
Local Family Farm Hires Interns with Special Needs
Inspired by their sons, the family owners of a Fort Worth farm are cultivating opportunities and support for the special needs community.
New Program Boosts North Texas Kids’ Reading Skills—Through Horses
Equest, a therapeutic horsemanship center, launched its new Equine Assisted Literacy Program, which uses horses, books and more to advance reading skills.
Better Sleep for Kids—Especially Those with Autism
Research shows at least 25% and up to 40% of neurotypical children have sleep-related problems. Among children with autism, that rate doubles.
18 Cultural Activities & Life Skills Classes for Kids with Special Needs
Summer fun is for everyone! We rounded up 18 cultural activities and life skills classes that are tailor-made for children who have special needs.
29 All Abilities Sports & Activities
We rounded up 29 sports and other physical activities that are tailor-made for children who have special needs. Check them out this summer!
19 All Abilities Parks & Indoor Play Areas
Check out these 19 all abilities parks and indoor play areas around Dallas-Fort Worth to get your kiddo’s energy out this season.
ARD & Parents of Children with Special Needs
Trying to learn how to navigate the special education system and how to advocate for your child? Learn from our mom blogger Jenay’s experience.
7 Great Apps For Kids With Special Needs
Like other kids, kids with special needs are diverse, and there are many educational apps that can help them with their needs. Here are some of the best.
The Ultimate Balancing Act: Caring for Yourself & Your Kids
If you have a kid with special needs, you might be looking for a reminder of how to care for them and yourself. Here are 6 tips to make life a little easier.
How Mom and Special Education Teacher Tyrona Taylor Spends Her Monday
As a single mom to three boys, a special education teacher in Dallas ISD, and student working toward her master’s, Tyrona Taylor has a full day every day.
Mom Next Door: Diana Whitworth Nelson
Dallas mom Diana Whitworth Nelson got lessons in patience from years of infertility and now raising children with special needs and learning differences.
