If you've spent time on a waitlist for speech therapy, you already know the shortage is real. In some parts of the country, families wait six months or more for an initial evaluation. Researchers at Stanford and other institutions are now exploring whether AI can close that gap. The diagnostic applications are still developing. Language models aren't yet reliable for diagnosing speech disorders on their own, but fine-tuning techniques are showing enough promise that Stanford researchers described a model capable of assisting SLPs with diagnostic tasks as something that "will potentially allow them to help more children." That's the goal: not to replace the speech-language pathologist, but to make it possible for one SLP to reach more families without shortchanging any of them.  Where AI is already making a difference  For the SLPs who are currently working with your child, the most immediate change isn't happening in the therapy room. It's happening after hours. Speech therapists, like most healthcare providers, spend a significant chunk of their time on documentation, progress notes, and session planning. When those tasks take two hours, that's two hours not spent preparing something meaningful for the next child. Some clinicians have started using generative AI to move through that work faster. A 2025 Baltimore Banner report found SLPs using AI to draft session notes, generate home practice materials, and create visual supports tailored to individual children. Every clinician quoted was clear: AI doesn't replace their judgment. But it does give them time back, and...

AI tools are entering speech therapy practice, cutting admin time and expanding access. Here's what it means for your child.

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When a child has little or no spoken speech, the gap between what they want to say and what they can express becomes a daily weight for the whole family. AAC, short for augmentative and alternative communication, is a category of tools designed to bridge that gap and to give children a real voice in their own lives. AAC doesn't replace the goal of speech. For many children, it actively supports speech development by removing communication frustration and giving them a language foundation to build on. Research consistently shows that AAC does not suppress verbal language. Children who use AAC often gain more spoken words over time, not fewer. Many families hold back out of that fear, and the evidence says they don't need to.  What counts as AAC?  AAC covers a wide range of tools, and the variety can feel overwhelming at first. On the simpler end, a laminated picture board or a PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System) binder counts as AAC. On the more sophisticated end, dedicated speech-generating devices (SGDs) produce spoken output at the press of a symbol, and some can be operated with eye gaze or head tilt for children with motor challenges. Tablet-based apps sit somewhere in the middle. Apps like Proloquo2Go and TouchChat HD turn an iPad into a communication device, often at a fraction of the cost of a dedicated SGD. For children with autism who are already drawn to tablets, these apps tend to feel natural quickly.  Finding the...

From picture boards to speech-generating devices, here's what AAC is, how it works, and how to get started for your child.

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What started with one IPC announcement has become a cascade. On February 17, the International Paralympic Committee confirmed that six Russian and four Belarusian athletes would compete at the 2026 Winter Paralympics under their national flags, with national anthems and full uniforms. If you missed our breakdown of that decision, [we covered it in full here]. The short version: the IPC granted wild card entries after a Court of Arbitration for Sport ruling, marking the first time the Russian flag has appeared at a Paralympics since Sochi 2014. Since then, the responses have been arriving fast, and they're still coming. Who Is Boycotting the Opening Ceremony.  Ukraine was first. On February 20, the National Paralympic Committee of Ukraine confirmed that the Ukrainian team would not march in the opening ceremony at Verona's Arena di Verona on March 6. The announcement came with a specific instruction: the Ukrainian flag should not be displayed at the opening ceremony. President Zelensky, speaking publicly about the IPC's original decision, called it "dirty." Ukrainian NPC President Valerii Sushkevych was direct about the line he was drawing: the boycott applies to the ceremony, not the competition. "Such a step would play into the hands of Russian leader Vladimir Putin," he said, explaining why Ukrainian athletes will still race. Ukraine's Foreign Affairs Minister Andrii Sybiha then instructed ambassadors worldwide to press their host governments to follow suit, unless the IPC reverses course.  Estonia announced alongside Ukraine. The Estonian Paralympic Committee confirmed its representatives will not...

Ukraine, Poland, Estonia, and the EU are boycotting the 2026 Paralympic opening ceremony. Here's who, why, and what it means for the Games.

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If you're watching the 2026 Winter Paralympics with someone who has a disability, at some point you're going to watch an athlete do something that is real in a way that most sports coverage isn't. That moment is coming, and the U.S. roster this year gives you a lot of reasons to find it. We [profiled Oksana Masters earlier this week] after her return from a season-ending infection, but she's one of twelve athletes on the U.S. Para Nordic team alone. Here's who else is going to Milan. Andrew Kurka: Para Alpine Skiing. Kurka was supposed to compete at his first Paralympics in Sochi 2014. He broke his back in a training crash before the Games started. He never made it to the start. Four years later at PyeongChang, he went down the mountain and won gold in downhill, then silver in super-G. He became one of the most decorated para alpine skiers in U.S. history, with six World Championship medals alongside those Paralympic results. Then came Beijing 2022. During a practice run, he broke his arm, his thumb, and his nose. Not in a fall. A training crash, again. He competed anyway. He placed fourth. One spot off the podium, with a broken arm, at his second Games, after missing his first. He's going to Milan. If you're watching with a young person who is learning to push through something hard, Andrew Kurka is the reason to find the para alpine ski events on Peacock. His story isn't tidy,...

From Andrew Kurka's comeback to Noah Elliott's third shot at gold, here's who to follow when Team USA competes in Milan starting March 6.

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Six sports. Seventy-nine gold medals. Ten days across the Italian Dolomites, Milan, and Verona. The 2026 Winter Paralympics run March 6 through March 15. Whether you're planning to watch every session on Peacock or just trying to explain to your family what Paralympic sport actually looks like, here's a clear, event-by-event breakdown of everything on the program. Para Alpine Skiing. Para alpine skiing athletes race down steep mountain slopes at speeds exceeding 100 kilometers per hour (over 60 miles per hour), in some of the same events you'd find at the Winter Olympics. The sport has been part of every Winter Paralympics since the very first one in 1976. Five events are on the program: downhill, super-G, giant slalom, slalom, and combined. Athletes compete in three categories based on their disability:   Standing athletes have physical impairments and ski upright.  Seated athletes use a monoski, a seat mounted on a single ski that allows full-speed alpine technique from a sitting position.  Visually impaired athletes ski with a sighted guide who communicates directions via radio in real time.  A visually impaired athlete descends the same course at the same speeds, guided through turns and jumps by a partner skiing ahead of them, transmitting voice directions as they go. Races take place at the Tofane Alpine Skiing Centre in Cortina d'Ampezzo. Para Biathlon. If you've never watched para biathlon, this is the one to put on your calendar. Para biathlon combines cross-country skiing across three or five laps...

From para alpine skiing to wheelchair curling, here's what's happening across all six winter Paralympic sports at the 2026 Games.

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A parent watching their child sit out of gym class, skip every sports invitation, or avoid physical activity altogether often senses something is off, but may not realize how common that experience is. The data, when you see it, tends to feel familiar. More than one in four people with disabilities report no regular physical activity during a typical week. For people without disabilities, that figure is closer to one in eight. That's not a gap in motivation or ability. It's a gap in access, design, and support. It shows up early. Why the Gap Exists. Access is the most visible piece, but rarely the only one. Most mainstream gyms and recreation programs aren't designed with sensory sensitivities, mobility differences, or communication needs in mind. That's not a family failing to find the right fit. It reflects a design gap that has existed for a long time and is only slowly beginning to change. Social factors matter too. For a child with autism or ADHD, a typical group fitness class or team sport involves a lot of unpredictability: noise, transitions, unspoken social rules, and the pressure of keeping up with peers. Many children stop trying after one or two difficult experiences, and families stop suggesting it. Getting to specialized adaptive programs adds another layer. When they exist at all, they often require consistent transportation and scheduling flexibility that isn't available to every family. The motivation may be there; the logistics frequently aren't. None of this reflects what a child is...

Kids with disabilities are twice as likely to be physically inactive. Here's why that gap exists and what families can do about it.

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When your child has special needs, getting them moving regularly can feel like a project with no clear roadmap. You know exercise is supposed to help. You've probably read about the benefits. But what works one week falls apart the next, and routines that seemed promising can unravel before they've ever really taken hold. That experience is incredibly common, and it's usually not the parent's commitment that's the problem. It's the starting expectations. Think Smaller Than Feels Useful. One of the most helpful shifts is recalibrating how long a session actually needs to be. For most children with sensory sensitivities, attention differences, or communication challenges, a 20- or 30-minute structured workout is too long and too formal to be sustainable, especially at the start. Five minutes. Five minutes of movement that your child actually enjoys and will actually do. That's the goal. Not impressive, just real. A five-minute dance break that happens three times a week builds a habit. A 30-minute session that happens twice and gets abandoned builds nothing. Once consistency is there, the length can grow naturally. But consistency has to come first. Match the Movement to the Child. Not every child responds to the same activities, and trying to fit a child into something that doesn't suit them creates resistance that's hard to work through. Before picking what to try, think about your child's sensory profile. Children who seek sensory input often respond well to movement that provides strong physical feedback: trampolining, swimming, rough-and-tumble play, carrying groceries,...

Building movement habits with a child who has special needs is possible. Here's a realistic approach that actually holds together.

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Four days from now, in a small town in southern England, the 2026 Paralympic Games will officially begin. Not with athletes. Not with a stadium. With a flame. On February 24, the Paralympic Flame will be lit at Stoke Mandeville in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire. This is where a British neurologist named Ludwig Guttmann organized the first Stoke Mandeville Games in 1948, using sport as rehabilitation for British soldiers with spinal cord injuries. What started as a small hospital competition became the foundation for the modern Paralympic movement. The IPC has kept this lighting ceremony unchanged as the Games have grown into a global event. Who Lights the Flame. Two athletes will light the flame at Stoke Mandeville.  Millie Knight is a British para alpine skier who has competed at three Paralympic Games and earned four medals. She is one of the most decorated British Winter Paralympians currently competing.  Andrea Macrì is the captain of the Italian Para Ice Hockey national team. He represents the host country at the ceremony, a nod to the Games that await in Milan and Cortina. The Route. After the flame is lit in Aylesbury, it travels 2,000 kilometers through Italy before arriving at the Verona Arena on March 6 for the opening ceremony. 501 torchbearers carry it across the route. The relay passes through Cortina d'Ampezzo, one of the primary competition venues, along with Venice and Padua, before the final leg into Verona. The torch is called "Essential," bronze-colored, designed by Studio Carlo Ratti...

The 2026 Paralympic torch lights on February 24 at Stoke Mandeville and travels 2,000 km to Italy. Here's what to know before March 6.

The Paralympic Torch Relay 2026: What It Is, Where It's Going, and Why It Matters

Every few years, when the Paralympics come around, one question floods the internet: wait, isn't this the Special Olympics? They're not the same thing. They've never been the same thing. But the confusion is genuine, and it's worth clearing up before the 2026 Winter Paralympic Games open in Milan on March 6. Two Organizations. Two Missions. They're built from different foundations: different founding stories, different athletes, different eligibility requirements, and different ideas about what competition is for.  Special Olympics was founded in 1968 by Eunice Kennedy Shriver. Its mission is to provide year-round sports training and competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, including conditions like Down syndrome, autism, and other cognitive or developmental disabilities. Special Olympics is participation-focused: athletes train, compete, and celebrate. The emphasis is on inclusion, belonging, and the joy of sport.  The Paralympics was founded in 1960, when 400 athletes with physical disabilities from 23 countries gathered in Rome, competing in the same city as the Olympic Games for the first time. Today, the Paralympic Games run alongside every Summer and Winter Olympics, governed by the International Paralympic Committee. The athletes competing in Milan are elite, world-class competitors who qualified through ranked international competition. Many hold world records. The emphasis is performance at the highest level. Who Competes in Each? Special Olympics:  Athletes with intellectual disabilities (IQ under 75-80 combined with significant adaptive behavior challenges) Open to anyone age 8 and older No upper limit on the number of participants Training programs...

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At Beijing 2022, Oksana Masters entered seven events and came home with seven medals. That's not luck. That's one of the most complete performances any American athlete has put together at a Winter Games. Then a leg infection took the entire next season. Not a torn muscle or a training breakdown. An infection. The kind of thing that doesn't care how prepared you are. On February 2, she was named to the 2026 U.S. Paralympic Nordic Skiing team. She's going to Milan. What Happened. Masters, 36, doesn't fit neatly into one sport. She's been competing since 2012 across both Summer and Winter Games: biathlon, cross-country skiing, rowing, cycling. Most elite athletes narrow their focus over time. She kept expanding it. The 2024-25 season should have been another year on the circuit. Instead, she spent it managing the infection and the recovery that followed. There was no dramatic injury announcement, no public timeline. Just a full year gone: no races, no ranking points, no momentum heading into an Olympic cycle. Why the Return Is Significant. Masters is the most decorated U.S. Winter Paralympian currently competing. At Beijing 2022, she entered seven events and came home with seven medals, one of the most complete performances any American athlete has produced at a Winter Games. That kind of record doesn't become irrelevant after one missed season. The U.S. Paralympic Nordic Skiing team she's rejoining has been dominant this World Cup cycle: 51 medals combined, including 24 gold. She returns to a strong program...

Oksana Masters missed the entire 2024-25 season due to a leg infection. She's back and targeting more medals at Milan Cortina 2026.

Oksana Masters Is Back for the 2026 Paralympics

The annual federal budget debate rarely feels urgent to families managing the day-to-day realities of raising a child with a disability. But the 2026 budget proposals, and the congressional fight that has followed, touch the specific law that funds your child's IEP, the staff who enforce it, and the agency that backs you up when schools don't comply. Here's what's actually being proposed, what's been rejected, and what it means for your family. The Proposal. The White House proposed a $12.35 billion reduction in Department of Education spending for fiscal year 2026. For special education specifically, the plan would consolidate several targeted programs under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) into a single block grant. The separate allocations that currently fund early intervention for infants and toddlers, family support resources, assistive technology, and professional development would all flow through one funding stream instead. The administration has framed this as an increase: the core IDEA Grants to States program would receive $14.9 billion under the proposal, roughly $677 million more than in 2025 and the highest level ever appropriated. Officials have described it as protection, not a cut. Critics read it differently. The problem isn't the total. It's that consolidation removes the guarantee that each program gets funded at all. With 50 states and widely varying levels of administrative capacity, how that money gets divided would vary considerably. Wealthier, better-staffed state agencies would likely direct it more effectively than under-resourced ones. That gap already exists; the consolidation model would widen...

The proposed 2026 federal education budget would restructure IDEA funding. Here's what's actually at stake for special needs families.

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