Archive for the ‘Miscellaneous’ Category
March of Dimes Walk for Babies
March of Dimes is a wonderful organization that provides resources for millions of Babies. Autism, Down Syndrome, and other developmental disabilities affect our Babies and very young children. We, as a community, want to find a cure so our children can grow up without restraints being placed on them...
April 24th, 2011 | Miscellaneous, Parents | Read More
Guest Post: Creating an Environment of Care and Learning
Guest article by: Claire A. Kessler, MEd., CLSII Certified Child Life Specialist
Claire is on the advisory board of Productive Parenting
We know of the importance of environment, interaction and activities for the promotion of development and learning in infants and young children. These three...
January 17th, 2011 | Miscellaneous, Parents | Read More
Moving Forward Towards Independence
This is a guest post by Sue Cawdrey
For many young adults, learning how to cope in the world after high school is a challenge. In fact, for most, it’s a rather complex process. Figuring out what to do, then finding a job, managing finances and paying bills, getting along with a roommate for the first...
January 11th, 2011 | Miscellaneous, Parents | Read More
Facebook/Social Media and Asperger’s Syndrome
You know our students with Asperger have social issues. Even though some of our older AS students do not really care about having friendships with same-age peers, some do. They want to fit in but struggle. We also find that as the students with AS go into high school they begin to realize just...
January 10th, 2011 | Miscellaneous, Parents | Read More
Parenting Special Needs
Here is a link to a magazine for Parents of Special Needs Children. It contains several articles, free downloads and a great deal of information about all types of disabilities. This would not only be good for parents but also educators.
Here are several PDF Downloads that are included on the website...
January 3rd, 2011 | Miscellaneous, Parents | Read More
More Resources for Parents
I found another really great website for parents of children with special needs and those who are neuro-typical. Check out this site. It is called Productive Parenting and is a free membership site that gives you hundreds of ideas for activities to do with your child. This site is designed for typical...
April 15th, 2009 | Great Websites, Miscellaneous, Parents, Teaching | Read More
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have any questions for me? I get lots of questions but do not always have time to answer them. I feel bad sometimes so I thought I’d respond to a few of yours.
I promise that I do not profess to have all of the answers and I’d really be wary of anyone that professes to. I can say that...
October 12th, 2008 | Miscellaneous, Parents | Read More
Take a Break
Okay. This is not a serious intellectual post. It is midweek and you are probably exhausted already. Our students with special needs demand alot of attention. We all want to give them the best – but like all children- it takes so much energy.
You need to remember to take care of your needs. Parenting...
September 10th, 2008 | Miscellaneous, Parents | Read More
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