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Spotlight on Howdy Homemade Ice Cream
People with special needs are often frozen out of the workforce, but not at Howdy Homemade Ice Cream.
Meet Cystic Fibrosis Advocate Jennifer Jaetzold
Jennifer Jaetzold is motivated by making life better for those around her—starting with her kids, two of whom have cystic fibrosis.
All About Developmental-Behavioral Pediatricians
If you’re concerned about your child’s development, behavior or the impact of a disability or disorder, seeing a developmental-behavioral pediatrician can speed the process of getting answers and a treatment plan.
The Most Hoppingest Easter Events for Kids with Special Needs
Join egg hunt and meet the Easter Bunny at these eggcellent Easter events for kids with special needs in Dallas-Forth Worth.
Teaching Your Child with Special Needs About Money
Local experts share tips for parents teaching their kids with special needs about money matters, from cash to cards and electronic transfers.
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, Playgrounds & Indoor Play Areas
These all-abilities parks and indoor play areas around Dallas-Fort Worth with adaptive equipment are designed for kids with disabilities or special needs.