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Financial > Scholarships
Uncover Financial Aid Opportunities Available for Special Needs
...often face a unique set of challenges when it comes to their education, including the high costs associated with equipment, tutoring, and specialized programs....science could potentially qualify for a merit-based scholarship aimed at encouraging underrepresented groups in the tech sector. Needs-based Scholarships and...
Therapies > Animal
What is Equine Therapy?
...negative situation. There are therapies many parents have never heard of, including equine therapy. While every child will respond differently to various...helping children with Rett Syndrome learn how to sit up on their own or encouraging children with cerebral palsy to walk. In equine therapy, children learn...
Social Engagement > Dating and Relationships
Sexuality Education for People with Disabilities: Why It Matters and Where to Find It
...recognize when someone is violating their boundaries. Why Sexuality Education Matters. Sexuality education for people with disabilities isn't about encouraging sexual activity. It's about safety, autonomy, and the ability to make informed decisions about your own body. Without it, people with disabilities...
Parenting > Diagnosis
Dealing With The Diagnosis
When telling your child about their Tourette syndrome diagnosis, be positive, honest, and supportive, encouraging dialogue and questions.
News > Sports
Westwood Village Improvement Association Supports Special Olympics
...LA 2015, I met with one of the organizers of the campaign, Megan Furey, Marketing and Communications Manager. She told me that not only are they encouraging the businesses in Westwood Village to support by donating proceeds for the Special Olympics, but they're also hosting a Torch Run. On July 24th,...
Education > Tutoring
Unblock the Momentum of Learning
...learning would be freed-up, and the length of time required to understand would be shortened. A large part of my job as a Cognitive Developer is spent encouraging others to discover this momentum and realize it needs all roadblocks cleared for success. Here’s an example. “I don’t care how many times my daughter...
Assistive Tech > Apps
Special Needs App of the Day: Piece Me Birds
...dance. Some puzzles are easier than others, and they do tend to be a challenge. Your child can practice piecing the puzzles many times, all while encouraging fine motor coordination and skill, as well as teaching about birds. The Piece Me Birds app features: An index screen to allow you to choose...
Assistive Tech > Apps
Special Needs App of the Day: Bill the Fish
...printer. And you might not help but giggle at the final page, which says "Fin" for "the end." You can love the story for praising individuality and encouraging self-esteem, and kids will love the animations and narration. Powered by Interact Books, Bill the Fish is a high-quality and entertaining app for...
Parenting > School Years
Special Needs Children have Brothers and Sisters
...and are helpful to the family in more ways than we account for. They support their special needs brother or sister by mentoring them through play, encouraging them to push towards their goals and by accepting their role as the child "without special needs" in the family. Compared with their peers, they...
Special Needs > Speech and Communication Impairments
Augmentative and Alternative Communication: The Voice of Success for Your Child
...programming demands. Device content may be organized by age and intellectual appropriateness, and personalized so the technology can grow with the child, encouraging smooth life transitions. Access methods are flexible, accommodating a range of physical abilities. Children may touch the device screen directly....
Education > Tutoring
The Voice of Success For Your Child
...programming demands. Device content may be organized by age and intellectual appropriateness, and personalized so the technology can grow with the child, encouraging smooth life transitions. Access methods are flexible, accommodating a range of physical abilities. Children may touch the device screen directly....
Education > Accommodations
Tips to Support your Child with Selective Mutism Transition Back to School
Support your child with Selective Mutism by arranging school visits, encouraging peer connections, and seeking formal assessments.