BY IDA KEIPER AND JESEMINE JONES; ILLUSTRATIONS BY BREE RUBIN When you travel and explore the world with your children, you have the opportunity to share their experiences and enthusiasm. On the other hand, children also benefit from traveling. For travel is full of teachable moments and, for children with special needs, the experiences are no different. Travel provides opportunities for them to practice and improve social and communication skill and promotes cognitive growth. Families […]
BY AMY BOULWARE Knowing your family will be safe and secure, even when you may not be around to care for them, is a concern nearly every parent faces—a concern only amplified for parents of children with special needs. But it’s not an issue without an answer. Elder law— which specializes in special needs trusts, estate planning, incapacity procedures and more — is a powerful tool that can not only ensure your peace of mind […]
10 Things to Know about Summer Fun & Safety Summer Reading. Summer is time for a well-deserved break from school. However, taking a complete break can cause students, including those with learning disabilities, to fall behind in their studies. But there are ways that parents can keep children reading all summer long and help them have fun while doing it! Great Schools has strategies to get kids excited about reading, including reading together and playing word […]
Getting in shape, eating better and exercising regularly are all common goals we set for ourselves. These things help us lower stress, improve self-esteem, physical endurance and stamina, and improve our general well-being. Individuals with special needs often share in these same goals and can achieve their health and fitness goals with the help of an adaptive fitness and nutrition plan. Here are some tips to help family members with a disability meet their fitness […]
BY PEG GRAFWALLNER “Summer fun” is an oxymoron for many parents of special needs children. In truth, the summer can be an anxious time for parents and child. The routine of school has ended and parents are thrust into the role of travel guide, event planner, taxi cab driver, and concierge – roles for which most parents are ill-prepared. The summer is spent, for most of us, finding opportunities and activities for our children that […]
