Ethan, our 8-year-old, had his three-year reevaluation and annual ARD meeting recently. Yes, he still qualifies for special education services and all the therapies and supports that come…
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Sound Advice: School Rules
Last spring, my son Chad, then a sophomore, was resigned to the fact that he wouldn’t go to college. So…
These Wearable Bands Will Track and Treat Your Child’s Autism-Related Anxiety
Step aside, Fitbit. New wearable technologies are making it easier than ever to track and treat your child’s anxiety.
Why Kids With Disabilities Have Trouble Getting the Right Diagnosis
Children with special needs may be more vulnerable to getting the wrong treatment for routine medical problems.
Navigating Insurance for Children with Special Needs
Load into the car, go to therapy, visit the doctor, battle insurance, repeat. Does that sound familiar? For many families,…
Supporting the Emotional Health of Your Child With Disabilities
How to raise a happy, confident kid, even if your child with special needs has trouble communicating their feelings.
A Thursday in the Life of Nika Arastoupour
This Frisco mom balances two kids and three businesses
Laugh Out Loud
Stomping Ground Comedy Theater is unrolling Improv for Life, a series of therapeutic comedy classes for teens and adults with anxiety, autism, dementia and brain injuries, run by psychotherapist Andrea K. Baum.
Does My Child Need To Be Cured?
Searching for a cure is controversial in the special needs community, because it could imply that something is wrong with your child.
New Blood Test May Lead to Earlier Autism Diagnoses in Children
Parents of children with autism know the stress that accompanies getting a diagnosis—but what if there was a blood test that could identify autism spectrum disorder (ASD)?
Extra Care
Come January of each year, Fort Worth mom Angela Darby starts to stress about where she will send her 14-year-old son, Jordon,…
Art For All
Nine-year-old Pablo Mosquera Garcia didn’t get much out of going to art museums. Cultural venues like art museums and theaters…
To the Limit
As a young teenager, Jennifer Erp’s son Braden loved to ride the train at the mall. But when the train malfunctioned one day,…
Teaching Financial Independence
Paying bills, budgeting, making investments— they’re real-world skills that are essential to being a financially healthy adult. But many kids…
Accessible Accommodations
Big news for travel junkies: Airbnb just acquired Accomable, an online listing service with hundreds of accessible properties in more…
When the Calls Stop
Lately, and around the holidays especially, our family has felt isolated and alone. As a family living with disabilities, we…
The Anxiety Link
Next to the fridge in Hilda Ruiz’s kitchen, a calendar reminds her 12-year-old-son Daniel of upcoming appointments—swimming lessons for him…
Ties That Bind
I am blessed to wear many hats in my life. I am a biological father, a stepfather and an educator, to name just a…
United They Stand
The threat to Medicaid is inspiring advocacy efforts in North Texas and beyond.
Gym Class Heroes
Local gyms offer classes and training for kids with special needs.