BY MARION WALSH, ESQ., LITTMAN KROOKS LLP There are five action steps you can take to address any bullying of your child. Focus on Bullying Section: Part 1 of 3 Julissa is 12 years old. She has significant learning disabilities and vision and speech language impairments. She struggles with social interaction and is also very small for her age. After a few months in seventh grade, Julissa’s parents notice that she is becoming more withdrawn […]
HEALTHY CHOICES, HEALTHY LIFESTYLES BY BARBARA B. MINTZ, MS, RD It is easy to forget that years ago, healthy habits and valuable lessons were taught in the kitchen, where family recipes and cooking skills were handed down from generation to generation. When you think about an enjoyable and relaxing activity, food shopping or preparing meals with you children is probably not the first on your list. After a long day at work you might be […]
PART ONE BY LAUREN AGORATUS INTRODUCTION I wrote this manual to help other families of individuals with special needs and the professionals who work with them. My daughter now has five life-threatening conditions, and autism just to keep things interesting. We have been through everything from early intervention to currently going through transition to adult care. I hope this helps you on your journey. EARLY & CONTINUOUS SCREENING Families may be concerned that their child […]
LIVING WITH A DISABILITY BY JERRY LEVINSON Megan, then age 12, sued the Girl Scouts, claiming the organization violated the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973 by refusing to provide her with sign language services and then by disbanding her troop because her mother complained. Megan Runnion was active in a Girl Scout troop run by the Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana, the largest regional Girl Scout organization in the United States. Megan […]
PUZZLES & CAMO BY SHELLY HUHTANEN Yes, bad things will happen, but I have faith that some good things are going to happen too. Fear can paralyze you. It can hinder you from making decisions and it can destroy any hope one may have in planning for the future. There can also be fear of change, fear of time and fear of the unknown. Maybe it’s because we do not have the power to control […]
