Children and Parents

Children and Parents
Getting Out of Our Own Way -- Making Independence possible for my child with special needs
Getting Out of Our Own Way -- Making Independence possible for my child with special needs
I have had the pleasure to know mothers and fathers of special needs children who have created their own schools or their own curriculums so their children could learn life skills and...
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5 Reasons You Should Consider Banking Your Newborn's Cord Blood
5 Reasons You Should Consider Banking Your Newborn's Cord Blood
Medical practitioners and medical research scientists are fully aware of the benefits that can be gained from collecting umbilical cord blood after the birth of your baby. Cord blood can...
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Princess Merida Giveaway!
Princess Merida Giveaway!
In honor of the coronation of Disney's newest princess, Merida, Family Magazine Group is sponsoring a giveaway. The winners will receive a special gift package from Disney, which includes...
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Activities

Activities
Routine - Change Can Be Good
Routine - Change Can Be Good
Everyone looks forward to vacation, right? Well, when it’s an actual vacation from the daily grind, maybe!   Parents of special needs children often become anxious about time off...
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Ying / Yang - Balance Your Child With The Outside World
Ying / Yang - Balance Your Child With The Outside World
Extracurricular programs are a great way to integrate children with special needs into new settings, form friendships and have some fun. Children can gain a sense of pride and...
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ABK - Applied Behavioral Karate
ABK - Applied Behavioral Karate
Applied Behavioral Karate is not a technical term, but it is real and it does work. Recently, Michele Zube, MAT, ABA Therapist, joined our staff of therapists and she has helped improve...
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Products and Services

Products and Services
Book Review: School Strategies for ADHD Kids
Book Review: School Strategies for ADHD Kids
School Strategies for ADHD Kids is an easy read filled with tips and strategies on how to help your ADHD kid succeed in school. Written by Board Certified Educational Therapist Bonnie Terry...
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App of the Day: Reading Comprehension Camp
App of the Day: Reading Comprehension Camp
 This article is courtesy of Wynsum Arts' Every App Has a Story, the stories behind Wynsum Arts' distinguished apps.“The questions in Reading Comprehension Camp give young...
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App of the Day: Simplex Spelling
App of the Day: Simplex Spelling
This article is courtesy of Wynsum Arts' Every App Has a Story, the stories behind Wynsum Arts' distinguished apps. “People who read well aren’t automatically great at spelling...
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Legal

Legal
Creating a Legal Plan for Your Child’s Future
Creating a Legal Plan for Your Child’s Future
There is no “one size fits all” approach that parents of a child diagnosed within the “autism spectrum” should take as the child approaches their 18th birthday. The abilities and the needs...
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I&RS vs. 504 Accommodation Plan vs. IEP
I&RS vs. 504 Accommodation Plan vs. IEP
You’ve heard about the I&RS Plan and the 504 Accommodation Plan as well as the IEP, but what are these documents? How are they different? When are they relevant to your child? And most...
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Financial Gifts for Children with Special Needs
Financial Gifts for Children with Special Needs
It is a grandparent’s right to spoil the grandchildren. But if your grandchildren have special needs, giving them large financial gifts may have unintended consequences.  Many...
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