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Living on the Edge of Life & Death
Every parent’s worst and first nightmare consists of walking into their sleeping child’s nursery to discover they have stopped breathing….
Essay: Life in the Checkout Lane
While out on a frazzled shopping trip, a new mom to a child with Down syndrome makes a special connection with a fellow parent.
Pets and Special Needs
Whenever a parent of a child with special needs tells Daphne Hereford they want to adopt a dog, she tries…
Just a Normal (But Very Persistent) Family
Seth and Melanie Fowler’s days are fraught with the struggles of raising a child with autism. They spent a year…
Braille Jewelry
You’ll be charmed by this elegant jewelry from At First Sight. Each poetic piece incorporates Braille in some form or…
Vacation Destinations Friendly Toward Guests with Special Needs
After checking out our list of special needs-friendly getaways, you’ll want to get everyone’s bag packed, ASAP!
Book Helps Kids Point to Happy
What does sad look like? Sleepy? Angry? Itchy? For children on the autism spectrum, communicating through photographs is sometimes the…
"Rosa's Law" Makes Its Way to Texas
With the president’s signing of “Rosa’s Law” last fall, the term “mental retardation” is out, and “intellectual disability” is in,…
Pump It Up's Sensory Jump Time Program
Party venue Pump It Up is forging the path toward sensory entertainment. Thanks to their new Sensory Jump Time program,…
The Latest in Legislation for Those with Special Needs
Freedom of speech is a right we take for granted. But because an 18-year-old with special needs may not be…
Building Sentences with The Grace App
For some moms, the frustrations felt over trying to make sense of that adorable toddler gibberish is just deepened as…
Tips for Attending Special Occasions
Taking your child out to dinner or to a party may sound like just another item on the calendar to…
How to Handle Your Depression and Your Child’s Special Needs
When Julie Chapman found out her young son Jordan suffered from developmentally debilitating cerebral palsy, she tearfully wondered, is he…
The Eagles Program by the Coppell YMCA
Thirty special-needs kids and their dads bond on a regular basis thanks to the innovative Adventure Guides “Eagles” program sponsored…
Dealing with Your Child's OCD
As all parents know, kids can be particular about certain things. Maybe they wear the same shirt every day for…
The Reluctant Olympian
Basketball season at our house has nothing to do with Kobe Bryant or the NBA. What gets our blood pumping…
Truth Be Told: Parenting Fears Debunked
When learning their child has special needs, a parent’s first instinct is often panic—especially when the diagnosis is prenatal, says…
App Alert! IEP Checklist
They say there’s an app for everything—and thanks to the Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center (PEATC), there’s now an easier…
Spot to Snag a Frozen Treat: Paciugo Gelato & Cafe
The name may ooze Italian, but Dallasites have made this gelateria their number one pick when it comes to frozen…