Looking for a group that knows what you’re going through? Check out these 12 support groups for moms, dads and caregivers of little ones who need special care or treatment (including those in the NICU).
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News Roundup: Top Stories In The Special Needs Community This Month
JUNE Disability Scoop – Amazon recently ordered a new comedic drama that will stream through Prime Video and will feature actors…
Diabetes Dog On Duty
North Texas mom Typhony Gerwig rarely sleeps through the night. Her three children — 13-year-old Tyler, 8-year-old Tanner and 4-year-old…
Navigate Autism
Ease the daily struggle with your autism-spectrum child with Teresa Cardon’s tips for parents.
Interactive Metronome Therapy
Never heard of the Interactive Metronome (I.M.)? You’re not alone. Yet this is one of the most cutting-edge therapies for…
Standing Up for a Cause
Will Kovich, 20, takes leadership and advocacy classes at The Arc of Greater Tarrant County, which advocates for people with…
More Than a Massage
It looks and feels like a relaxing massage. But what’s going on during craniosacral therapy (CST) is much more technical…
Fast Track to Their Dreams
A Dallas Mom Helps Kids With Limb Absences Take to the Field
HUNT for a Cure
When Imana, 6-year-old daughter of Gayla Culp of Carrollton, began to struggle with her speech and motor skills, the family…
TRUST in the Future
When 1-year-old Trey underwent brain surgery in an attempt to squelch the painful and life-threatening seizures his body continually endured…
Bridging the Communication Gap
There’s no support system quite like family. But when family members are spread across the United States or the globe,…
Smart Savings (For Splurges!)
Saving money isn’t nearly as fun as spending it. But when your family’s monthly expenses are rising, it’s critical to…
Wanderlust Solution
There’s a new device that gives peace of mind to caregivers of meandering children with autism or other neurological challenges….
Scanning for Health
It’s estimated that one in five kids with autism is on a special diet, according to a recent study by…
Socialize Me!
Parenting can be a lonely job, but parenting a child with special needs can be more so. “The one aspect…
Try It (Before You Buy It)
For children with disabilities, the playing field isn’t always so level. Whether you have a child who can’t speak, walk…
Louder Than Words
NBC’s new drama Parenthood has moved Asperger’s Syndrome into the familial limelight by pulling back the curtain on mothering a…
Weighty Words
Did you see Spot run when you were a kid? Ponder green eggs and ham—and where the sidewalk actually ends?…
Meaningful Mentoring
Chad Mooney, CEO and Chairman of The Spectrum Place, understands what it’s like to be on the outside looking in….
Soothing the Senses
Imagine you’re walking through the midway at an amusement park. You’ve spent a long day navigating crowds, inundated with bright…