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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…
The Funniest #MomTruths We Heard in October
Oh, my kid had school today? Whoops… Laugh out loud at these real-life moments submitted by our readers.
How to Explain Autism to Your Child’s Peers & Their Parents
We sometimes hear autism described as an invisible disability, meaning a disability others can’t see just by looking at someone. Because…
Sensory Friendly Halloween Events in Dallas-Fort Worth
Treat your little one with sensory challenges or autism with these no-trick Halloween events.
Sensory-Friendly Fall Favorites
Mommy Blogger Stephanie Hanrahan is back with some great fall outing ideas for families with special needs kiddos. Check out her picks.
English, Spanish and Braille—Oh My!
Along with the upcoming fall activities, the Meadows Museum will offer new activity bags available in English, Spanish and braille.
Things to Remember When Your Child With Special Needs Starts School
The beginning of school is scary as beginnings usually are. But our anxieties heighten when we know that child has differing needs.
Kids Inspiring Kids: “Boogie Boy” Dylan
Dylan likes to say, “Blues is all about feeling good when you’re feeling bad.”
Tips for Playdates with Kids with Special Needs
Kids with disabilities or special needs are just like anyone else; they want to interact with friends and be loved and appreciated.
Are Girls Underdiagnosed for Dyslexia?
Girls can compensate for their dyslexia symptoms, meaning some girls with dyslexia might be overlooked.
Dallas Author, Illustrator and Down Syndrome Advocate Teaches Kids About Inclusivity
After caring for his uncle with Down syndrome, author and illustrator Jordan Burk published a children’s book to teach kids about the genetic disorder.
11 Things Therapists And Teachers Want Parents To Know
Open communcation, how to help your kid are just a few of the tips teachers and therapists sound off––read on for all the deets they want you to know.
LOL Parenting Moments To Beat The Back-To-School Blues
“There is always one day a week where I am 90% caffeine and 10% dry shampoo. That pretty much sums up our…
Meet Mom Next Door And Autism Blogger Kristen Creel
Nearly a decade ago, Kristen Creel and her husband of nine years, Joshua, moved from their native Mississippi to Dallas-Fort Worth…
This Sensory Box Comes Right To Your Door
After a freak accident, Audrey Stewart’s daughter underwent brain surgery. Although the Fort Worth mom says you can’t tell her…
How Frisco Mom And Business Founder Monica Piper Spends Her Monday
Board-certified behavior analyst and mom of two Monica Piper lives in Frisco with her husband, Jeff, and two boys: Shawn, 16, who has autism, and Aidan, 9….
How Frisco ISD and Frisco Public Library Are Helping Teens With IDD
High schoolers with special needs are building job skills and independence through this FISD and Frisco Library IDD program.
How To Be Like Me Brings Awareness To The Special Needs Community
Despite good intentions, your kiddo’s peers (and their parents!) might not understand how best to engage with your child. But…
Why Young Adults With Special Needs Thrive At Their Jobs
Why your young adult is ready for the workforce