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Hazardous Parenting
Parenting > The Early Years

Hazardous Parenting

By SpecialNeeds.com Editor
...children who have serious and multiple behaviour disorders. This term is not a negative reflection of the children nor does it indicate a lack of love in the parent/child...acknowledge your stress and begin your recovery. WHAT IS THE LONG TERM IMPACT OF HAZARDOUS PARENTING? As the parent of a child with challenges you...
Discrimination's Effects on Employment for People with Disabilities
Career > Discrimination

Discrimination's Effects on Employment for People with Disabilities

By Oliver Smith
...their disability. What matters is the negative impact on the employee. Why Disability...disability. What matters is the negative impact on the employee. Why Disability Discrimination...What matters is the negative impact on the employee. Why Disability Discrimination...continue in the workplace, including: - Negative stereotypes and assumptions about what...
The “Othering” of Autism
Social Engagement > Discrimination

The “Othering” of Autism

By SpecialNeeds.com Editor
...much as actually getting to see the movie. But on this weekend's movie trip, the pre-movie advertising...just so happens to have autism"? There is such a negative implication with the word autism, and I wonder...word autism, and I wonder how all the negativity impacts children with autism and their families. We often...
Genetic Testing for Developmental Delays: What the New AAP Guidelines Mean for Your Family
Parenting > Diagnosis

Genetic Testing for Developmental Delays: What the New AAP Guidelines Mean for Your Family

By Oliver Smith
...confusion. In early 2026, the American Academy of Pediatrics updated its guidance on genetic testing for children with global developmental delay and intellectual...mean testing always finds an answer. Plenty of results come back unclear or negative. But when it does identify a variant, it can change the medical plan, connect...
When Your Employer Retaliates: Recognizing and Responding to Workplace Retaliation After Requesting Accommodations
Career > Discrimination

When Your Employer Retaliates: Recognizing and Responding to Workplace Retaliation After Requesting Accommodations

By Oliver Smith
...from retaliation include: termination, demotion, reduction in hours or pay, reassignment to a less desirable role, removal of job duties, unwarranted negative performance reviews, heightened scrutiny, exclusion from meetings, and changes in working conditions that make your environment more difficult. Not...
Two Moms Couldn't Find Reliable Sitters for Their Kids with Autism. So They Built Their Own Network.
Social Engagement > Friends and Family

Two Moms Couldn't Find Reliable Sitters for Their Kids with Autism. So They Built Their Own Network.

By Aiden Moore
...no agency can match is the texture of the community. Members share what worked, what did not, and who handled a difficult afternoon with patience. Negative experiences get aired alongside positive ones, which is how any real network functions. The group also addresses something the general babysitting...
Fostering a Sense of Belonging for People with Disabilities in Society
Social Engagement > Discrimination

Fostering a Sense of Belonging for People with Disabilities in Society

By Isabella Lewis
...inclusion include improved mental health, increased self-esteem and confidence, and a greater sense of purpose...include improved mental health, increased self-esteem and confidence, and a greater sense of purpose...environments that limit mobility and participation Negative attitudes, stereotypes, and discrimination Lack...
Career Advancement for Special Needs Individuals
Career > Advancement

Career Advancement for Special Needs Individuals

By Grace Lee
...sense of purpose, boosts self-esteem, and improves quality...of purpose, boosts self-esteem, and improves quality of...develop new skills Improved self-confidence and self-advocacy...Improved self-confidence and self-advocacy Expanded professional...or assistive technology Negative attitudes or discrimination...accommodations, focusing on abilities rather than limitations,...
Strategies for Helping People with Disabilities Succeed in the Workplace
Career > Advancement

Strategies for Helping People with Disabilities Succeed in the Workplace

By Grace Lee
...of assistive technology Inflexible work schedules Negative attitudes from coworkers Lack of transportation...disability to do their job. Accommodations vary based on individual needs. Some common workplace accommodations...options The Job Accommodation Network has resources on accommodations. Employers should...
Gluten Free/Casein Free (GFCF) Diet Cheat Sheet
Health > Nutrition

Gluten Free/Casein Free (GFCF) Diet Cheat Sheet

By SpecialNeeds.com Editor
...these following words or letters need to remain on the store shelf and never come into your home: artificial,...severe behavioral problems, sleep disorders, poor self-control, meltdowns, anxiety, aggression, hyperactivity,...aches and pains and a host of other ailments and negative behaviors. To learn more go to www.Feingold.org...
Special Needs App of the Day: Motion Math Hungry Fish
Assistive Tech > Apps

Special Needs App of the Day: Motion Math Hungry Fish

By SpecialNeeds.com Editor
...to adding and subtracting, and even negative numbers. Pinching bubbles together...together adds the numbers inside and works on fine motor skills. As you feed the fish,...Math is also featured as a TWA Pick on www.TeachersWithApps.com Motion Math:...Motion Math: Hungry Fish is available on iPod Touch, iPhone, and iPad for free....
Special Needs App of the Day: Math Plus Minus
Assistive Tech > Apps

Special Needs App of the Day: Math Plus Minus

By SpecialNeeds.com Editor
...starting from 10 and going to 100. The "-" button on the settings screen turns on or off the negative...100. The "-" button on the settings screen turns on or off the negative number function. You can also...button on the settings screen turns on or off the negative number function. You can also turn off the...

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