Harnessing the power of the Internet for children with special needs.
Every family that has a child with special needs faces particular challenges, especially as it relates to communication and collaboration with and between their children, their family, caregivers, teachers and other professionals. Of course, when my girls were young, there were no social network tools [...]
They found that 6 percent of CSHCN who needed vision care or glasses did not get them, and 25 percent of those who needed communication aids such as hearing aids did not receive them.
Parents need to be aware that federal law mandates that every child will receive a free and appropriate education in the least restrictive environment.
Getting ready for the new school year starts earlier when you have a child with special needs. There are so many things to plan ahead for, and people to coordinate with. You’ll need to start preparing your child, too. It can all feel overwhelming — and if you’re like many parents of children with special needs, [...]
Are you ready for summer? If you’re like most parents of children with special needs, summer arrangements for your kids must be made well in advance.
Get Ready for Summer
This year, don’t wait until the last minute to read those materials, make those phone calls, fill out those forms. Eliminate the stress of looming deadlines by scheduling [...]