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Navigate Life Texas: Resources for kids with disabilities and special needs
Navigate Life Texas: Resources for kids with disabilities and special needs
Finding the correct school setting for our son has been challenging. We were so happy to find an online school that works for him.
Help get your child’s education back on track when someone overlooks their potential.
Categories: Family Support, Education & Schools
Assistive Technology helps a person with a disability complete daily tasks. It helps them follow a schedule, tell time, hear, speak and more. Assistive Technology can help a person with a disability have a good life.
Categories: Family Support
One of my favorite quotes is, “There are two gifts we should give our children: one is roots and the other is wings.” As a mom, I couldn’t agree more. Our children need roots to grow and wings to soar.
Categories: Family Support
As our children age, daily life can get tougher for them. As parents, we worry and try to figure out when to step in and when to let our child figure it out without us.
Categories: Family Support
Many parks and recreation departments have programs for people with disabilities of all ages. These programs are often called adaptive recreation. Learn about adaptive recreation in the City of Plano. Then check out your local recreation center!
Categories: Family Support
It can be easy to isolate yourself when your child is first diagnosed with a disability. Taking the time to meet other parents can help reduce stress and guide you to other support services.
Categories: Family Support
Brushing your child’s teeth from an early age can keep them healthy and their teeth strong. Children with disabilities often need extra help with oral hygiene.
Categories: Diagnosis & Health Care
As a parent of an older son with disabilities, I have struggled with his education in math and reading for most of his school career. As parents, we sometimes have unrealistic goals for our children. However, at some point, we must pause and think about the future.
Categories: Transition to Adulthood
If your child has a meltdown away from home, it’s important to have a plan for how to handle things. What will you do if your child becomes physical toward you or someone else?
Categories: Family Support