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Parlerai - The Social Network For Special Needs Children & Their Parents

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 [...]

July 17th, 2009 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Category: Childrens Health & Assistive Devices | Leave a comment

Special Needs Kids: Tips for Choosing a Pediatric Home Care Agency

It is a stressful time for parents of a child with special needs when the child has been ill, hospitalized, or finally coming home for the very first time. The nurse case manager may be a wealth of information but it can also be very overwhelming for parents. Here are a few tips when considering [...]

July 5th, 2009 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Category: Children Rights | Leave a comment

Contacting The ADA And Other Federal Agencies to Help My Special Needs Child

…the Parent Connection was a place that could answer some of my questions and help me. I called The Parent Connection and left a message there too. Within a few hours I was called and was able to explain my frustration and ask for help. I was helped by another mother who has two sons with varying degrees of special needs.

April 23rd, 2009 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Category: Children Rights | Leave a comment

Identifying Mild Symptoms of Autism

Social Relationships and Interaction
Many children who show mild signs of Autism do not make friends with other kids or even try to play with them. They are generally not afraid of strangers.  If children get separated from their parents and it doesn’t seem to bother them, they may be showing mild symptoms of autism.
Language and [...]

January 6th, 2010 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Category: Disabilities | Leave a comment

Growth And Development - Why Is A Person Short?

Growth And Development - Why Is A Person Short?
 
Do you want to grow taller? What makes you think that you are short anyway? Looking at a person is not the basis of height. Someone may look at you as a short, but some may look at you as tall. Your stature would be depending on [...]

January 3rd, 2010 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Category: Disabilities | Leave a comment
 
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