As a parent of an adult child with a disability, I would like to share some thoughts on why it is important for parents to teach self-care skills at an early age.
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When my child was diagnosed with a disability, I sought the support of other parents, joined several organizations, and educated myself through books, conferences, and workshops. These were the tools that led me to advocacy.
Categories: Family Support
For a child with Sensory Processing Disorder, going to the grocery store can be a nightmare. Learn about the baby steps I took to get my child prepared to go to the store with me.
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Learn some strategies for following through and moving forward after learning new information at trainings.
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This is a proposal to change the use of the labels “low functioning” and “high functioning.” There are ways to better communicate what you are trying to say.
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Being politically correct is great, but are we taking it too far?
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Grieving––something we never want to discuss, but which we all experience.
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When Avery J. enters the 10th grade this fall, she’ll be sporting a brand new communication device that fits in her pocket! Thanks to an app on her mobile device, she’ll be the “queen of cool.”
Categories: Diagnosis & Health Care
Soon you will be asking, “Where did the summer go?” I hope you will be taking time to rest, relax, and enjoy your children. But now is a good time to pull out your child’s IEP and give some thought to goals and placement for the coming school year.
Categories: Education & Schools
When you have a child who is nonverbal, it can be very complicated to help them learn to communicate. Here’s one mom’s experience communicating with her daughter.
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