A Special Needs Thanksgiving: 15 Things I Am Thankful For

The Things I Am Thankful For A Special Needs Thanks Giving

As part of his history lesson about the Thanksgiving holiday, my kindergartener’s homework was to make a list of 10 things for which he is thankful.  This is what he wrote:  TV Books Food Bears DVDs Pets House Toys Family Love Holidays Are Tough Holidays can be tough for some families of children with special [...]

15 tips to make sure your child is ready for the holidays

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With the holiday season approaching there are numerous exciting, new activities that children will be experiencing. These experiences can bring joy and family memories to cherish in the years to come. However, many children have challenges with changes in their routine and can become over-stimulated by the various sights, sounds, smells, and people who will [...]

Holiday dinners with your special needs child

Nothing is more nerve wracking than sitting down for the family dinner. The host takes it personally when your child doesn’t eat her food. The adults expect proper table manners from all the children. This is an area where you are just going to have to cut your special needs child and yourself some slack. [...]

Surviving the holidays: Dealing with relatives

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Get your relatives to interact with your child and learn how to deflect insensitive comments during family gatherings