14 Mental Health Tips for Children with Learning Disabilities
A Mental health illness affects up to 40% of people with learning disabilities, compared to 25% of people in the general population. Social issues, such as lack of friends or fewer opportunities in life, can often be a contributing factor. While, for … [Read More...]
10 Things I Won’t & Will Do This Summer With My Child Who Has Special Needs
It is with great irony that I refer to June, July and August as summer “vacation.” As I listen to friends and neighbors talk about their summer plans, I am reminded … [Read More...]
We All Have Our Challenges: Words of Wisdom From A Young Lady With Cerebral Palsy
Liliya Bromberg is an incredible young woman who has lived with cerebral palsy for 22 years. For the past year, Liliya has been battling a rare form of liver cancer. … [Read More...]
9 Toys That Can Help Children who have Special Needs with Independent, Parallel and Cooperative Play
There are many types of play children encounter with age, environment and mood. As children grow they evolve in their play abilities starting with independent play and moving … [Read More...]
Bullying & Children With Autism [Infographic]
Bullying has become a major national concern, particularly as it affects children with disabilities. Recently a study was done by Dr. Paul Law of Kennedy Krieger's Interactive … [Read More...]
A Lesson on Leadership
Every good business or organization has a reason for why they exist. They can tell you their values, mission and goals. At Friendship Circle we have these. But how did … [Read More...]
2 Books That Can Help Children Understand Their Tourette Syndrome
From May 15 to June 15 the families and friends of individuals affected by Tourette syndrome (TS) help raise awareness of this often misdiagnosed and misunderstood … [Read More...]
14 Tools For Science Exploration In The Summer
“We have a whole cupboard of art supplies, but no space for science supplies!” my husband indignantly exclaimed. That wasn’t completely true - after all, our box of … [Read More...]
Hiring? Top 10 Interview Questions for Special Needs Families
We parents of kids with special needs wear many hats, including 'human resources director'. In our ongoing quest to find people to lend a helping hand, we must search out … [Read More...]
How Music Can Help Children With Special Needs
Music surrounds us every day, coming to us from car radios, elevator speakers, the little voices of singing children, and countless other sources. However, music has value … [Read More...]
Observing Your Child’s Classroom: What are your rights?
As parents of children with disabilities we are in a constant state of worry. Our children are so vulnerable, yet sometimes up to 8 hours a day, they are at school, and out … [Read More...]
