special needs
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8 wonderful children’s books about neurodiversity that we—and our special needs kids—love
Read Essay →: 8 wonderful children’s books about neurodiversity that we—and our special needs kids—loveAnd as the mom of a daughter with autism and as a children’s book lover, I’ve wanted to highlight some incredible…
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If you’ve ever wished you could buy a single shoe…this new line of adaptive shoes from Zappos is here for you
Read Essay →: If you’ve ever wished you could buy a single shoe…this new line of adaptive shoes from Zappos is here for youI’ve been so happy to see clothing brands expanding their offerings to meet the diverse needs of their customers, whether…
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8 thoughtful tips if you’re hosting kids with special needs for the holidays
Read Essay →: 8 thoughtful tips if you’re hosting kids with special needs for the holidaysNothing gets me emotional quite like the Folger’s coffee holiday commercial, with the sentimental mother-son reunion at 5:30 AM over…
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A special needs mom shares 4 great toys for kids with cognitive disabilities.
Read Essay →: A special needs mom shares 4 great toys for kids with cognitive disabilities.With the holidays coming up, grandparents and friends are naturally asking for ideas for gifts for the kids, but when…
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Roll with It: The best full-of-heart read for kids since Wonder
Read Essay →: Roll with It: The best full-of-heart read for kids since WonderI’ve been looking for that next great heartwarming book to read to my kids after having fallen in love with…
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We’re cheering for Target’s new adaptive Halloween costume collection!
Read Essay →: We’re cheering for Target’s new adaptive Halloween costume collection!Target has been pretty ahead of the mass retailer curve in terms of sensory-friendly and adaptive clothing for kids. And…
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How does Disney’s Disability Access Service card (DAS) work? This mom lays it out for you.
Read Essay →: How does Disney’s Disability Access Service card (DAS) work? This mom lays it out for you.I recently described my 10 tips for a Disney vacation with a special needs child, to help you ensure that…
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10 tips for a Disney World vacation with kids with special needs. It can be magical!
Read Essay →: 10 tips for a Disney World vacation with kids with special needs. It can be magical!Disney World is supposed to be the happiest place on earth, but as I was preparing for our family’s recent…
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Is Betsy DeVos really trying to cut Special Olympics funding? Yes, yes she is.
Read Essay →: Is Betsy DeVos really trying to cut Special Olympics funding? Yes, yes she is.Yesterday, Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos acknowledged that yes, she has proposed to cut the $17.6 million that funds the…
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Is it okay to say “autistic?” And other things people need to know about Autism | Ep 105
Read Essay →: Is it okay to say “autistic?” And other things people need to know about Autism | Ep 105With World Autism Day fast approaching, for many of us who don’t have children with Autism in our family, we…