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MUMS: A Welcome Helping Hand
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MORE THAN A HORSE
Therapeutic Equestrian Riding
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Special Needs Children in Child Protection
Children with disabilities are abused more often than other children. The extent of it is underestimated, the kids undercounted, the hidden suffering untold.
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FUNMAS
Disabled Children and Toys
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Christmas Is Coming!!
Here is an article to help you make decisions on appropriate toys for special needs children.
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Disabled Children and Routine
In our fast paced society, people need organization, predictability, and routine. A child with a disability probably needs more greatly than anyone, except his parents.
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Discipline for Disabled Children
Maybe she simply ignores your request. How to you get your child to cooperate?
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Encouraging the Learning Disabled Child to Read
Simple accommodations and modifications can help the child with a reading disability more successful during Read Across America.
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Finding the Right Toys for Disabled Children
Matching toys to a special needs child's varying ability can be a challenge for parents and caregivers.
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Get Your Disabled Child to Read
Winter is a great time to encourage your disabled child to read. These tips will help him become a confident reader.
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IEP Goals
Many children with disabilties qualify for an IEP, an Individualized Education Program.
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Individualized Educational Programs
Learn how to implement and design an IEP. The details and information necessary to include are in this article.
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Morning Routine and Disabled Kids
Mornings can be hectic. Try this morning routine plan with your special needs child. He will love the independence. You will love the way the morning manages itself!
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SCHOOL INTEGRATION AND THE DISABLED CHILD
Integration and Disabled Children
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The Face In the Mirror
Webster's Dictionary defines self-image as "one's conception of oneself or of one's role." How do you define it?
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Theme Parks and Disabled Children
Many families "hit the road" in July for family vacations. How can parents check out services for the disabled ahead of time?
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Parenting Siblings of Special Needs Children
Siblings of special needs children may find their brother or sister challenging. However, with informed guidance, the sibling relationship can be strong and rewarding.
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Babysitting Children With Disabilities
If you will babysit for children with special needs, you will be able to find lots of work. This article introduces a series on what you need to know.
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Babysitting for Children With Cerebral Palsy
Caring for a charge with cerebral palsy takes just a little preparation.
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Children's Fitness Tax Credit
Starting in 2007 Canadian taxpayers can get a non-refundable tax credit for some children's physical activities. Disabled children are eligible for extra credit.
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Daily Living Skills – Reading
As I review books that are struggling reader-friendly the next few weeks, I also want to look at other ways that reading skills can be promoted.
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Dictionaries for Special Needs
Here are a few tips for choosing a good dictionary for a child with special needs.
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Kids with Down Syndrome and Music Therapy
Music and movement based instruction helps children with Down Syndrome overcome emotional and behavioural challenges associated with their disability.
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Special Needs for Holiday Travel
Thanksgiving in the United States is celebrated on a long weekend. How can parents most effectively plan for travel with a child with a disability?
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Special Needs Learned Helplessness
If asked, many parents of children with special needs rate independence and job skills as long range goals for their children.
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Special Needs Winter Weather Plan
Children with special needs are called that for a reason. Their requirements for safe, calm living are in some way different that their typically developing siblings.
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THE JOY OF WILLY
We, as a nation, picking up the pieces and feeling uncertain in the events of September 11, can use a simple reminder from a two pound Chihuahua named Wheely Willy.
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Vocab: LRE
The law says that your school system is obligated to educate a student with disabilities in the least restrictive environment (LRE) possible. Do you know what that MEANS?
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Disabled Kids and Cooking
November 17 is Recipe Day! These family-friendly ideas will help parents teach cooking to the child with a disability.
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From the Mailbag!

Gardens for Special Needs Kids
Most children learn by doing. Children with disabilities are not only included in that group, often they learn primarily by experience.
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Grief Reactions to Special Needs Diagnosis
Having a child with a special needs diagnosis can be a time of grief for parents. They mourn the loss of a normal healthy child and all that means to them.
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Reading Despite Disability
Reading is important. With few exceptions (such as severe mental or physical impairment) reading skills are necessary for success as an adult.
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How to Apply for Social Security Disability
Workers don't have to wait until they retire in order to apply for Social Security. If a medical problem prevents a person from working, they may qualify for disability.
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NOW WHAT?????
Coping With A Child's Disability
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WHEN IT HITS CLOSE TO HOME
Author's portrayl of life with a child who has a disability and the affects it has on the whole family
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FASHION FLASHES!!
New fashion greats
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Help! A Listing of Resources
A list of resources to help with finances, therapies, equipment, and other important issues.
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The Greenwood Institute
In 1993, Leicester gained a promising new research institute into child psychiatric care. Read about the Greenwood Institute's long term and short term research projects, dedicated to children of all ages.
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Alternative Communities
How we supply our food may decide how we live with each other.
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Benefits of Volunteering for Teens
Volunteering is more than logging hours for high school graduation. Teens discover they can make a difference in their community and beyond.
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Disability and AIDS
The disabled are often a forgotten population when it comes to HIV/AIDS education and initiatives.
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Embryo Screening
The latest ethical minefield with pre-implantation genetic diagnosis.
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Let's Dance!
For the first time, wheelchair ballroom dancing will be featured as a sport in the 2008 Paralympic Games in Beijing. Learn what it's all about and how it began.
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Minnesota Says BC/BS Denies Kids Coverage
Minnesota Blue Cross/Blue Shield has been sued for failing to cover certain groups of children. Not only that, but they want you to pay for it.
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Sexual Violence in South African Schools
How abuse has negatively affected the education of girls.
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Some Good Role Models
Every parent tells their child that they can do anything they want to do in life. The encouragement that these two stories can offer is amazing.
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The Early Intervention Program
The Early Intervention Program for disabled children. Knowing the facts and finding help for children and their families
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Want truth about US politics? Read the British press!
What to find the truth in US political ads? Then read the foreign press.
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Women In Health History
Part three of women in health history focusing in the classroom.
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