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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!
20 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.
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.
6 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: Self-Care & Caring for Your Kids
If you are a parent to a child with special needs, how do you prioritize self-care? These 6 tips could 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.
How Plano Mom & Counselor Susan Hancock Spends Her Tuesday
Who’s ready for questions? Check out how Plano mom and counselor Susan Hancock manages at-home counseling, pets and autism times two.
How to Have a Sensory-Friendly Holiday
If the holidays are stressful for you, just imagine how stressful it can be for kiddos with sensory issues. Here are some tips to make it more enjoyable.
What to Do If (Or When) Your Child With Special Needs Becomes Violent
If your child with special needs were to become violent, do you (or would you) know what to do? We spoke to two professionals about what you should know.
Meet Mom Next Door Joanna Waller
Joanna Waller prayed joy over her daughter’s life after finding out she’d have cystic fibrosis. Today, Layla is a joyful kid with a family who takes challenges in stride.
Living Life With Medically Fragile Children
No parent’s job is ever done. But for moms and dads of medically fragile children, the work is intense in a way most of us can’t imagine.