Teaching children with disabilities to notice environmental cues is one strategy to teach more independence. Here are some strategies for doing so.
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Children with intellectual disabilities have a greater chance of being involved in unsafe sexual situations than many other kids. They experience abuse at much higher rates than children without disabilities. Here are some resources to help parents teach their kids how to stay safe.
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All of our children are special and unique, but siblings need accurate information on the disability and what having a sibling with a disability means to them. They also need as much attention as your child with a disability.
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Oh, the lessons you will learn from your child! Never underestimate the feeling of dancing with no inhibitions.
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Learn tips from another parent who has been there on finding shoes that will fit around orthotics.
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What is the Texas Autism Supplement and what do parents need to know about it?
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The Center for Autism and Related Disorders (C.A.R.D.) is new to Corpus Christi. Here’s an interview with a mom whose teenage daughter is receiving services from C.A.R.D.
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The Arc of the Gulf Coast supports individuals with disabilities and their families to lead meaningful lives in their communities.
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Sometimes children and adults with disabilities relate to the world in unique ways. Here are some ideas for relating to people who experience the world differently.
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Learning to not worry about what the future brings and just working on skills with your child for today can take a bit of stress out of your life.
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