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Give Me (a Tax) Break
There are actually five seasons – the fifth, tax season, is looming ominously on the horizon. Are you taking full…
Jump, Jump!
The phrase “bouncing off the walls” is one that parents are accustomed to. All that bouncing can actually be a…
In Tune
After watching their son with autism struggle with one-word drills in therapy yet sing along with ease while music was…
Happy Feet Two
This sequel to 2006’s Happy Feet introduces a new generation of penguins, as well as a new threat to their…
Retro Ride
Let the good times roll … on the Locomotion Party Bus. This 1970s psychedelic-theme bus is a showstopper and a…
Must-Visit Travel Destinations For The Holiday Experience
Whether it’s a ceramic pickle hanging on the Christmas tree or a potato latkes recipe passed down through generations, it…
Jack and Jill
Adam Sandler must have some serious pull in Hollywood. His movies aren’t that great. They’re usually pretty stupid and rife…
You Auto Know
What car lane do you drive in?a. Middle lane, but weaving in and out of the fast laneb. Right lane,…
One Big Happy Family
Stephanie Setliff gripped the steering wheel of her SUV. On the verge of tears, she raced to compose herself. Out…
Counter (Our) Culture
When Julie Colston first told me she and her family were moving to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, I thought it was…
Cupcakes on Wheels
Nothing gets a kid’s attention like the sound of an ice cream truck. That familiar concept of bringing sweets to…
Using Sign Language as a Communication Tool
When Ginger Cleveland’s second son Atticus arrived roughly seven weeks early, this advanced sign language instructor at the Signing Time…
Survival Guide for Parents
In a light-hearted tale, Gina Gallagher and Patricia Konjian, authors and parents of children with disabilities, make no claim that…
Mom's Night Out
We’ve all heard of mom’s day out, but what about a mom’s night out? The Down Syndrome Partnership of Tarrant…
Free Movie Screenings for Kids With Special Needs
If you’ve ever felt uncomfortable about taking your child to the movies, you can now find comfort at the Studio…
Disability Services Face Budget Cuts
The effects of budget cuts passed by lawmakers in May are now being felt across the state. The Texas Department…
Creative Escape
Gym. What’s that? Mall. Been there, done that. If you’re looking for something different to do with the little time…
Bullied, but Not Broken
Although I appear to be watching my daughter with her friends, I keep a discreet eye on my son. Now…
How Colored Lenses Help Dyslexia
A Facebook friend recently posted that her daughter read Mr. Popper’s Penguins (all 139 pages) in two days. The girl…