The bathroom can sometimes be particularly challenging for parents with children with special needs. Working to their needs is paramount whilst stimulating development, guidance and instruction allows them to build self-esteem and independence. However, due to the bathroom environment often being hazardous in nature; it is always wise to fully prepare your bathroom and to [...]
This is Part Three of a series of posts that will concentrate on the inherent benefits of play for children with special needs. In this post we focus on how toys and the experience of play help with emotional development. Part Two of the series was related to physical development and the growth of fine [...]
With the start of the New Year, families and special educators start thinking about IEP Meetings. While most school district personnel are caring individuals with knowledge of the law, some may misunderstand IDEIA obligations or simply be too overwhelmed to address your child’s needs and interpret the law to place the burden of a FAPE [...]
This is Part Two of a series of posts that will concentrate on the inherent benefits of play for children with special needs. In this post we focus on how toys and the experience of play help with physical development and the growth of fine motor skills. Part One of the series was related to [...]
Parents have one wish. To see their children grow into confident adults who can make their own way in the world. As parents, we must encourage our children who have job skills to find employment, to join the ranks of taxpayers and to experience the pride of depositing that first paycheck and earning that first [...]
This is part one of a series of posts that will concentrate on the inherent benefits of play for children with special needs. In this post we focus on how toys and the experience of play help with physical development and the growth of gross motor skills. Play: An Important Role in Physical Development For [...]
As the holiday season approaches the rush to find the perfect toys for children with special needs can sometimes be a nerve-racking mission. How do you pick the right toy for your little girl or boy? Here are some guidelines to keep in mind. 1. Consider Unusual Interests Many children with special needs many not [...]
Gross Motor Skills are one of most essential parts of a child’s development. The coordination of our body’s major muscle groups requires an intricate neurological dance involving sensory discrimination, motor planning, balance, strength and endurance. For children who have delays in this area it is important that they see a physical or occupational therapist to [...]
Believe it or not, you should be getting notes home regarding setting up parent teacher conferences for your children any day now. This means that report card time is also quickly approaching. For parents of children with special needs, who have an IEP (Individualized Education Plan), you should also be receiving progress reports for your [...]
Budget cuts due to lower property taxes have resulted in an adversarial environment in special education. There are fewer resources for more students. The current climate dictates that you may need an attorney to achieve better results in fighting for your child’s needs in the public schools. In a lot of situations, there may already be [...]
