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Why Girls with Asperger Syndrome Are Diagnosed Late and What Parents Can Do
Special Needs > Asperger Syndrome

Why Girls with Asperger Syndrome Are Diagnosed Late and What Parents Can Do

By Lily Matthews
Your daughter struggles in social situations but holds it together...daughter struggles in social situations but holds it together at school....mechanical systems, and overt social withdrawal. Girls with Asperger...Girls are more likely to mimic social behavior rather than opt out...the outside, this looks like social competence. What screeners...
When and How to Seek a Second Opinion for Your Child's Diagnosis
Parenting > Diagnosis

When and How to Seek a Second Opinion for Your Child's Diagnosis

By Dr. Fiona Maddox
...Second Opinion. Not every diagnosis requires additional review. But certain situations call for it. If any of these apply, a second opinion is reasonable. The...moved past them without follow-up. Stimming, regression, sleep disruption, social withdrawal. If your concerns weren't explored or documented, the evaluation...
Building Independence: A Life Skills Roadmap for Children with Special Needs
Lifestyle > Independence

Building Independence: A Life Skills Roadmap for Children with Special Needs

By Nora Bloom
...capabilities that accumulate over years, each one built through repetition in real situations. This guide maps those capabilities across five essential skill areas and...life. Families who focus only on self-care miss the executive function and social navigation skills that determine whether a young adult can hold a job or...
How to Request a Special Education Evaluation: Your Rights and What Happens Next
Education > Special Education

How to Request a Special Education Evaluation: Your Rights and What Happens Next

By Isabella Johnson
...such as delayed reading, trouble following directions, difficulty with social situations, or physical limitations A clear statement that you are requesting...as delayed reading, trouble following directions, difficulty with social situations, or physical limitations A clear statement that you are requesting...
Navigating the Early Intervention System for Children with Special Needs
Parenting > Early Intervention

Navigating the Early Intervention System for Children with Special Needs

By Lucas Johnson
...their home or daycare, to promote learning and development in everyday situations. Why is Early Intervention Important? The first few years of a child's...shows that early intervention can: Improve cognitive, communication, and social-emotional skills Reduce the need for special education services later in...
The Challenges Of Parenting A Child With Adhd
Special Needs > Attention Deficit Disorders

The Challenges Of Parenting A Child With Adhd

By SpecialNeeds.com Editor
...attention. This can make it difficult for them to succeed in school and in social situations. As a result, parents of children with ADHD often have to put...This can make it difficult for them to succeed in school and in social situations. As a result, parents of children with ADHD often have to put in a lot...
We're Not Alone: Finding Community And Support
Social Engagement > Support Groups

We're Not Alone: Finding Community And Support

By SpecialNeeds.com Editor
...Alone": Finding Community And Support. If you are struggling with a disability or special need, you are not alone. There are many others in similar situations who understand what you are going through. There are also many organizations and groups that can provide support and assistance. Do not be afraid...
The Benefits Of Meditation For Autism
Special Needs > Autism Spectrum

The Benefits Of Meditation For Autism

By SpecialNeeds.com Editor
...with autism often have difficulty in social situations and may be withdrawn or...autism often have difficulty in social situations and may be withdrawn or unresponsive....can help to improve communication, social skills, and overall quality of life....help to improve communication and social skills.
Occupational Therapy Month
Therapies > Occupational

Occupational Therapy Month

By SpecialNeeds.com Editor
...and outcomes help a child with disabilities participate in school and in social situations, assist a person recovering from injuries to regain skills,...outcomes help a child with disabilities participate in school and in social situations, assist a person recovering from injuries to regain skills, aid an older...
Substance Abuse – Safeguarding Your Special Needs Teenager
Special Needs > General Special Needs

Substance Abuse – Safeguarding Your Special Needs Teenager

By SpecialNeeds.com Editor
...and well-being at home. We need to ensure they are able to interact in social situations; however, we also need to do our best to protect them from possible...well-being at home. We need to ensure they are able to interact in social situations; however, we also need to do our best to protect them from possible manipulation,...
Anger, Self-Destructive Tendencies, Depression, and Learning Disorders
Health > Mental Health

Anger, Self-Destructive Tendencies, Depression, and Learning Disorders

By SpecialNeeds.com Editor
...of learning disorders. In extreme situations, we hear of suicides by those we...frustration or anger with home, school, or social situations. The child may feel anger...anger with home, school, or social situations. The child may feel anger toward...release it when he is away from that situation. With treatment such as Books Neural...
Ask the Development Doc: Play Dates for Autism
Special Needs > Autism Spectrum

Ask the Development Doc: Play Dates for Autism

By SpecialNeeds.com Editor
...cajole and demand from our impacted children, social interaction and while children with autism may...literally have no internal map as to what to do in social situations and typically get stuck and stay stuck...have no internal map as to what to do in social situations and typically get stuck and stay stuck when they...

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