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The Anxiety Link
Next to the fridge in Hilda Ruiz’s kitchen, a calendar reminds her 12-year-old-son Daniel of upcoming appointments—swimming lessons for him…
A Day in the Life of Heidi Angel
A former teacher and current attorney, Heidi Angel and her husband, Rich, have been married for 17 years, and they…
Ties That Bind
I am blessed to wear many hats in my life. I am a biological father, a stepfather and an educator, to name just a…
Back to School
We’re just getting back into the back-to-school groove. We sent our youngest, Ethan — and his nurse — to the second grade. Our daughter, Kiersten, just started…
Texas State Parks for Kids With Special Needs
Camp, explore, see wildlife and more at these five campgrounds for families of all abilities.
Cruel Summer
It’s that time of year again. Summertime means kids of all ages play baseball, swim and spend days running around…
Accessible Playgrounds for Kids of All Abilities
Thanks to federal requirements, play structures built or renovated after 2012 must include equipment, materials and designs that provide children with disabilities the same play opportunities as their typical peers.
Diagnosing Autism in Infants
A new study is the first to show that it may be possible to predict which high-risk infants (those who have an older sibling with autism) would be diagnosed with autism at 24 months.
Take a Seat
So here I sit watching the rainbow of scrub-wearing personnel enter and exit, fill orders, check vitals then repeat.
The Sibling Superhero
Our daughter Kiersten is 9, and along with the standard drama, trials and tribulations that accompany a pre-tween, our little lady faces the added daily stress of living with and worrying about siblings with serious issues.
Will This Be the Time?
Death is a difficult subject to talk about and near impossible when it comes to your children, but my wife and I have had to have that conversation.
Words of Appreciation
Each week, four therapists, eight nurses and six attendants cross the threshold of our home to love and care for our children, and we are so blessed to have them.
Sports for Kids with Special Needs
Kids with special needs who play sports or engage in recreational activities are more confident, have better overall fitness and experience an enhanced feeling of well-being.
Sign Language vs. Cochlear Implants
Some believe that the therapies that accompany a cochlear implant emphasize the superiority of spoken language over sign language.
Slamming Doors
Nick turns 21 in October, and the state believes that his overnight services no longer need to be funded. The state agencies currently support Nick and his needs as a minor. In a few months, Nick runs the risk of having all of this stripped away.
Should You Use Essential Oils on Your Child With Special Needs?
Anecdotal evidence suggests essential oils can curb everything from anxiety to restlessness in kids with special needs. We spoke with experts to investigate whether essential oils really offer the help that they claim to.
Coping with the Wandering Problem for Kids with Disabilities
Researchers found that more than 26 percent of kids ages 6 to 17 with autism, intellectual disabilities or developmental delays wandered away from a safe place in the last year.
Choose to Be Thankful
When it comes to raising a child or children with special needs, there are so many ways that you can choose to look at things. I choose to be thankful.
Swim Programs for Special Needs
Depending on your child’s needs, you may not have to find a private swimming instructor, but you should have an instructor who knows how to teach children with special needs.