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Children and Parents

Teenage Mutant Bipolar Heroes

If it wasn’t bad enough being a teenager, it’s a real bummer if you are developing symptoms of Bipolar. As parents, if we’re honest, we want a bit of rebellion in our children. It’s healthy...

When is it Attention Deficit Disorder?

Attention deficit disorder, commonly called ADD amongst the general public, is a disorder characterized by distractibility, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. Attention deficit disorder...

How To Tell Your Child You Have MS

Full disclosure: I don’t have kids. But this is such an important topic that I decided to read up on it and summarize the highlights. And, I consulted with a good friend...

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Activities

Activities for Kids: Chase Games

Most of us have played the classic game of tag at some point in our lives, and we continue to pass on this activity to our kids. Make this classic chase game more fun with a few...

Easy Children's Songs to Learn on Guitar

Anyone who has taken a guitar lesson or picked up the instrument knows it’s not necessarily an easy one to play. Many people have dreams of being a rock star, and with two chords, you...

Activities of Daily Living for Special Needs Children

Many parents for special needs children know the term “activities of daily living,” also referred to as ADL. These activities are the basic tasks of everyday life, and they include...

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Products and Services

App of the Day: Look2Learn

Many parents of nonverbal children are familiar with the term AAC, or augmentive and alternative communication. AAC devices can cost hundreds of dollars, which is why many parents are...

App of the Day: Bloom

If you’re looking for a music app that extends beyond the realm of what is typical of iPad and iPhone apps, look no further. Bloom is a “music box for the 21st century.” Developed by...

Alternative Therapies: Inherent Risks and Effectiveness #1: Hyperbaric Oxygen

Bright Minds InstituteAs the diagnosis of Autistic Syndrome (ASD) grows, there are many therapies utilized in this field that had not been scientifically assesse d and may potentially...

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Legal

SSI Benefits for Children with Disabilities

The Social Security Administration, or SSA, offers some benefits for children with disabilities. SSI, or Social Security Income, is typically paid to adults who are 65 and older and...

Governor Cuomo: Protecting the Disabled

News reports of abuse against individuals with disabilities have been exploding across the news. Stories of children being left on the bus, subjected to electroshock therapy, and even...

The Future of Special Needs Care

While the special needs population continues to grow, government funding is decreasing. In late March 2012, the CDC announced that 1 in 88 children have autism, and a research study...

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