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Nature-Based Programs and Forest Schools for Autism
Lifestyle > Recreation

Nature-Based Programs and Forest Schools for Autism

By Franklin Morris
...the 1950s. They're child-led, play-based outdoor learning environments...They're child-led, play-based outdoor learning environments where...repeated exposure to the same outdoor space, time for unstructured...Extended, uninterrupted time outdoors. Sessions run a minimum of...Child-initiated, adult-supported play. Adults observe and facilitate...
The 2026 Paralympic Opening Ceremony: Dual Flames, Verona, and the Parade Boycott
News > Sports

The 2026 Paralympic Opening Ceremony: Dual Flames, Verona, and the Parade Boycott

By Brock Jefferson
...to march. The ones who did carried their flags into the oldest functional outdoor arena in the world, lit by two cauldrons in three cities at once, for the...Games appearances between them. Josh Pauls is the most decorated sled hockey player in U.S. Paralympic history. Four-time champion, team captain, the centerpiece...
Special Needs App of the Day: Look2Learn
Assistive Tech > Apps

Special Needs App of the Day: Look2Learn

By SpecialNeeds.com Editor
...includes categories, such as snacks, meals, indoor play, outdoor play, basic needs, and emotions. Look2Learn...categories, such as snacks, meals, indoor play, outdoor play, basic needs, and emotions. Look2Learn also...categories, such as snacks, meals, indoor play, outdoor play, basic needs, and emotions. Look2Learn also includes...
Summer Fun for Families with Special Needs Kids
Social Engagement > Community Living

Summer Fun for Families with Special Needs Kids

By SpecialNeeds.com Editor
...maximize your child's success over the summer: Playgrounds built with special needs children in mind...wading stream and waterfall in their "backyard" play area, in addition to fantastic indoor and outdoor...play area, in addition to fantastic indoor and outdoor climbing structures and hands-on learning opportunities....
Special Needs Theme Park First of Its Kind
News > Research

Special Needs Theme Park First of Its Kind

By SpecialNeeds.com Editor
...transformed it into an outdoor recreational oasis," says...help them fully enjoy outdoor recreation." Morgan's Wonderland...League team, will begin to play at Morgan's Wonderland....attractions, including rides, playgrounds, gardens, an eight-acre...signage, and the Sand Circle™ play area where children and...can scoop up sand and play on swings. There is also...
How Digital Devices Affect Your Child’s Eyes
Special Needs > Visual Impairments

How Digital Devices Affect Your Child’s Eyes

By SpecialNeeds.com Editor
...teenagers, including those with special needs, using digital devices to learn, play and be entertained than any generation before. From smartphones to e-readers,...followed by other portable electronic devices such as smart phones and gaming players. With this growth in usage, it's important to be mindful of the effects...
Playdates for Children with Autism: Structured vs Free Play
Lifestyle > Relationships

Playdates for Children with Autism: Structured vs Free Play

By Alice Whitman
...you're hoping this playdate goes better...clear. Structured playdates with defined...connection. Free play comes later, once...child knows the playdate starts with...board game, moves to outdoor play, and ends with...moves to outdoor play, and ends with a...Designing Structured Playdate Activities....steps, or structured outdoor activities like...
Anita DeFrantz, President of LA84, Has a "SHERO"
Global Insights > Advocacy

Anita DeFrantz, President of LA84, Has a "SHERO"

By SpecialNeeds.com Editor
...was a child she was not given the opportunity to play sports. She grew up with 3 brothers and was the...college, where she was not the only female hungry to play sports, and went on to make the basketball team....but it was perfect for her. She loved that it was outdoors, required teamwork, did harm to no one, and you...
Accessible Hiking Trails and Adaptive Outdoor Gear
Lifestyle > Recreation

Accessible Hiking Trails and Adaptive Outdoor Gear

By Franklin Morris
...becomes impassable within the first hundred feet. That gap between wanting outdoor access and having the equipment to make it happen is what all-terrain wheelchairs...adaptive hiking gear are designed to close. This guide covers what adaptive outdoor gear exists, how to find trails that are genuinely accessible, and how to...
Rifton Pacer vs. NF-Walker: Comparing Top Gait Trainers for Children
Assistive Tech > Mobility

Rifton Pacer vs. NF-Walker: Comparing Top Gait Trainers for Children

By Dr. Fiona Maddox

Feature comparison of leading gait trainer brands including weight capacity, adjustability, indoor/outdoor use, and insurance coverage.

The Summer Break Survival Guide for Families with Special Needs Children
Parenting > School Years

The Summer Break Survival Guide for Families with Special Needs Children

By Daniel Thompson
...daily so your child knows what to expect. Examples: Breakfast at 8:00 AM Outdoor time at 10:30 AM Quiet reading or tablet time at 2:00 PM Dinner at 6:00...wakes up knowing breakfast happens at 8:00. They finish breakfast knowing outdoor time comes at 10:30. The space between anchor points can flex, but the anchor...
2026 Paralympic Opening Ceremony Watch Guide: Parade, Peacock, and the Arena at Verona
News > Sports

2026 Paralympic Opening Ceremony Watch Guide: Parade, Peacock, and the Arena at Verona

By Brock Jefferson
...Arena di Verona holds 30,000 people inside pink limestone tiers the Romans built expecting them to last. It operates today as one of the world's great outdoor opera stages, which tells you something about the acoustics before a single athlete steps inside. This is the first Paralympic Opening Ceremony at...

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