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Children with learning disabilities or special needs require a proactive approach with the start of a new school year to ensure a smooth transition and positive outcome.

As summer approaches, parents of kids with special needs consider fun activities, sports, and childcare.

Wondering what IEP stands for? How about BIP or ED? Special education acronyms can be confusing to teachers. Here is a list of common special needs abbreviations.

You can lug large container plants into the greenhouse or garage for the winter, or you can provide each plant with frost protection right where it lives.

The quicker and easier it is to lose weight the better. Kellogg's cereal claims that if you substitute two meals per day with cereal, you can lose weight. But is it true?

Great vacations don't just happen. Travel with a child with a disability can be challenging, but not impossible.

As the nation prepares for the possible pandemic, parents and caregivers of children with special needs consider how to prevent H1N1 flu in their charges.

Parents of children with all types of disabilities or gifted abilities requiring special education services can turn for help to a Special Education Advocate.

Mars Petcare U.S. has issued yet another salmonella-related recall for bags of Special Kitty Gourmet cat food that was sold in 15 states at Wal-Mart stores.

Though its production values are not the highest, the animated Easter television special The Great Easter Egg Hunt delivers family-friendly entertainment.

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A review for parents of the classic Rankin/Bass Easter television special Here Comes Peter Cottontail includes suggestions - related books and kids' Easter activities.

Often a Down syndrome child won't say a word no matter how much you model, practice, or coax. One day, he says it clearly as if he has been practicing it in his room

Prepare for Halloween by choosing a costume that will allow the child with a disability to move safely. Enjoy the language-learning fun that goes along with it.

A well produced DVD package containing the special episodes of the BBC's award-winning comedy series let down slightly by some of the extra features.

Change in routine and unfamiliar people and places are difficult adjustments for many children with special needs.

Asking the right questions when considering to involve an education advocate is essential to finding an advocate with expertise in a child's specific area of disability.

Dateless for Valentine's? Don't worry. Here's some advice to get you started on the search so that you can spend next February 14th with that special someone.

Kids with special needs can learn matching and organization skills. Plan outfits for the week to save time and avoid stress.

Hot weather is especially hard on kids with special needs. Whether dealing with physical needs or communication challenges, many kids love inside activities with music.

With effort and planning, parents can provide social skills growth and learning for their special needs children.

Here are some tips for managing the jealousy that can occur between brothers and sisters when one or more have special needs.

Learn the four things to look for in a special education classroom that will help your child learn!

Ever wondered what that funny looking, beta-like character is in German? Well, it's ß or 'ess-zett,' signifying a sharp "s" sound.

Information provided by Air Canada about the special meals they offer to their passengers.

Using her unique insight from living with Cerebral Palsy, Barb Braun goes out of her way to make all children feel comfortable and loved in each of her preschool classes

Around the world, groups of highly trained, anonymous soldiers train for years to carry out dangerous missions that others are not deemed able to do. But who are they?

100 ways to say I love you! to your disabled child.

Valentine's Day is known for children's cards and candy. . . both offer ways to teach puns, communication, and character education for kids with special needs.

Review of ableplay.org which provides an excellent resource center to assist professionals and parents in purchasing the most suitable toy for their special needs child.

Before going into special education, it is important to think through what it takes to become a special educator and whether that field is appropriate for you.

The definition of Strength from a personal development standpoint with an example of usage.

There are times that parents must be away. To the child with special needs, the absence of a parent (even for a short period of times) can be upsetting.

Review for parents of Will Vinton's A Claymation Easter. This Easter holiday special is well-animated, but inappropriate content makes it suitable for ages 10 and up.

Specials teachers see every student in the school over the course of a week, and thus require a unique classroom management plan.

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One of the finest Nordic ski and snowshoeing centers in the Adirondacks, Lapland Lake makes getting outdoors easy and affordable for ages 60-plus.

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Caring for a special needs child can be overwhelming. More Than a Mom authors explain, "extraordinary parenting responsibilities can create extraordinary pressures."

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Students with special education needs, such as those whose motor skills have been afflicted by an illness or accident, can still produce valuable artwork.

The child with Down syndrome can easily become frustrated and overwhelmed with a change in routine. A visit to school can help the child predict what will happen.

Homeschoolers can benefit from converting household chores into learning activities for their autistic children. How does this approach enhance their learning program?

Raising a child with special needs is associated with a variety of issues, least of which is the potential threat to a parent's sense of identity.

Siblings of special needs children may find their brother or sister challenging. However, with informed guidance, the sibling relationship can be strong and rewarding.