Articles written by Lynn Moore

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

Dec 20, 2009 - Lynn Moore

Kids with ADHD are impulsive. Holiday excitement can make it worse. Try these strategies to add special activities and reduce the number of instances of kids acting out.

Dec 12, 2009 - Lynn Moore

Kids with special needs, even more than others, learn from repetition. Use Christmas cards to elicit spoken language.

Dec 5, 2009 - Lynn Moore

Kids who have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder need something to do. A gift that provides fine or gross motor activity can fill that need.

Nov 28, 2009 - Lynn Moore

Changes in routine or environment make travel difficult for children who are autistic. These travel tips can alleviate some of the stress.

Nov 21, 2009 - Lynn Moore

Why do children with special needs seem to act out when they have a day off school? The lack of regular routine is often difficult to manage for the ADHD child.

Nov 14, 2009 - Lynn Moore

School materials, clothes, and toys can seem like a mountain to the child with ADHD who is asked to clean his room.

Nov 7, 2009 - Lynn Moore

Some theaters have established a new way of showing movies. Every aspect of the experience has been planned to meet the needs of the autistic child.

Oct 31, 2009 - Lynn Moore

Kids with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder have difficulty keeping track of time. Make a visual calendar reminder with a few basic supplies.

Oct 31, 2009 - Lynn Moore

Many kids with special needs are allergic to certain foods. Plan ways to trade off the bad candy for other Halloween fun.

Oct 31, 2009 - Lynn Moore

Try some real-life Halloween Math to make some basic concepts come alive for the child with special needs.

Oct 31, 2009 - Lynn Moore

Regardless of a child's language delay, talking is the natural response to the ghosts and goblins that will soon be out.

Oct 29, 2009 - Lynn Moore

The challenge to find the right Halloween costume for a child on the autism spectrum who has tactile defensiveness is not hopeless.

Oct 28, 2009 - Lynn Moore

Children and tweens with ADHD are much more likely to act up when they are away from home. The setting and the expectations play a huge part in the consequent behavior.

Oct 27, 2009 - Lynn Moore

Reading the chapter in a textbook can be overwhelming for the child with special needs. Creating an information web can help the child organize the information.

Oct 10, 2009 - Lynn Moore

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.

Sep 15, 2009 - Lynn Moore

Children with ADHD are often frustrated as they head back to school. Expectations at home and school can be confusing and overwhelming.

Aug 30, 2009 - Lynn Moore

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.

Aug 22, 2009 - Lynn Moore

Because unilateral hearing loss affects only one ear, it seems that it is simple. The impact on communication and safety is huge.

Aug 8, 2009 - Lynn Moore

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.

Aug 1, 2009 - Lynn Moore

Deciding what to pack for the dorm room of a student with ADHD can be frustrating. Organize essential items. Reduce the amount that will be taken.

Jul 26, 2009 - Lynn Moore

Many children with special needs struggle with organization. Reduce the amount of things in the closet of the child with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.

Jul 18, 2009 - Lynn Moore

Summer is often a time of cleaning out unneeded items. The child with ADHD will benefit from having fewer things to keep organized.

Jul 11, 2009 - Lynn Moore

As Canada Day is here and the Fourth of July is around the corner, remember to prepare kids with special routine needs for the change in routine.

Jun 30, 2009 - Lynn Moore

An increasing number of children and adults are on a gluten-free diet. Visiting relatives for dinner can be easier with a few simple guidelines.

Jun 29, 2009 - Lynn Moore

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.

Jun 20, 2009 - Lynn Moore

There are three basic steps to teaching good habits to kids with special needs: expectations, consistency, and follow-through.

Jun 12, 2009 - Lynn Moore

Father's Day is fast approaching. Consider letting the child with language delays create a gift booklet with sentence patterns.

May 30, 2009 - Lynn Moore

May and June are known for end of school events, graduations, and weddings. Often the child with Attention Deficit Disorder finds sitting and being quiet a challenge.

May 23, 2009 - Lynn Moore

Change (large or small) this can trigger impulsive behaviors and some anxiety to the child with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.

May 12, 2009 - Lynn Moore

Having a baby with a physical birth defect requires medical treatment and therapies. It also calls for parents to be advocates for their child to use his abilities.

May 4, 2009 - Lynn Moore

Young babies and preschoolers with a hearing loss should be receiving speech and language intervention to promote communication.

Apr 26, 2009 - Lynn Moore

Spring is a great time to teach the child with special needs about the basics of plant care and growth. His self esteem grows as he learns responsibility and science.

Apr 18, 2009 - Lynn Moore

One of every 3,000 children is born blind. Some of those children will learn to "read" braille as depicted on the Louis Braille Bicentennial Silver Dollar.

Apr 11, 2009 - Lynn Moore

Prepare the child on the autism spectrum for the Easter holiday schedule. Visual aids ease the adjustment to a different schedule.

Apr 3, 2009 - Lynn Moore

Boost the ADHD child's confidence and school success by helping him maintain an organized backpack. Create a schedule for taking care of the backpack.

Mar 28, 2009 - Lynn Moore

Choosing and equipping the right backpack can add to the ADHD child's success.

Mar 27, 2009 - Lynn Moore

The child with Down syndrome or another form of developmental delay can learn basic cooking skills with the proper visual aids and supervision.

Mar 21, 2009 - Lynn Moore

Most kids enjoy having a friend sleep over. The child with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder will benefit from pre-established guidelines for activities.

Mar 19, 2009 - Lynn Moore

Many schools have a book fair once or twice a year. Plan ahead to get appropriate book buys for the child with developmental delays.

Mar 14, 2009 - Lynn Moore

It is difficult to tell if hearing loss is present before baby begins to speak. Professional testing by an audiologist can determine if a child has a hearing impairment.

Mar 11, 2009 - Lynn Moore

Parents and caregivers can encourage kids with developmental delays to talk with March-themed activities that strengthen speech muscles.

Mar 2, 2009 - Lynn Moore

Simple accommodations and modifications can help the child with a reading disability more successful during Read Across America.

Mar 1, 2009 - Lynn Moore

February is National Children's Dental Health Month. Children with sensory defensiveness require systematic education and routine to establish good dental habits.

Feb 18, 2009 - Lynn Moore

Qualified students with disabilities receive audio and braille books to use free of charge through the work of volunteers.

Jan 22, 2009 - Lynn Moore

The American Action Fund for Blind Children and Adults makes reading materials available.

Jan 10, 2009 - Lynn Moore

Adults with learning disabilities as well as parents, caregivers, and teachers will benefit from the LDA's 2009 Conference.

Dec 31, 2008 - Lynn Moore

The holidays can be difficult for a child on the autism spectrum. Families can plan ahead to make the holiday season more enjoyable.

Dec 14, 2008 - Lynn Moore

The holidays provide an opportunity to create keepsake cards for family and friends while addressing the child's reluctance to touch uncommon textures.

Nov 28, 2008 - Lynn Moore

Using activities that involve touch as well as large muscle movements can help the child with a learning disability understand numbers.

Nov 15, 2008 - Lynn Moore

Choose gifts that are good picks for kids with special needs by evaluating the unique needs of the child.

Nov 8, 2008 - Lynn Moore

Kids with ADHD and those on the autism spectrum thrive with the structure of a daily routine.

Nov 1, 2008 - Lynn Moore

Many conferences and workshops are held that offer valuable information and networking for parents of kids with special needs.

Oct 25, 2008 - Lynn Moore

Use a combination of discussion and clothes preparation to help kids with Asperger syndrome adjust to falling autumn temperatures.

Oct 22, 2008 - Lynn Moore

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

Oct 9, 2008 - Lynn Moore

These strategies will help to decrease stubborn behavior and can build cooperation with a child with Down syndrome long before the teen years arrive.

Sep 30, 2008 - Lynn Moore

Children on the autism spectrum can complete basic daily routines with the help of a picture schedule.

Sep 23, 2008 - Lynn Moore

Children with Asperger syndrome depend heavily on routine. Parents use their desire to have things the same to get them to comply with their requests.

Sep 18, 2008 - Lynn Moore

Using visual, auditory, and kinesthetic practice is successful strategy for kids with a learning disability learning spelling words.

Sep 9, 2008 - Lynn Moore

The child on the autism spectrum finds following directions difficult. Stating directions as rules will increase the chances of cooperation.

Aug 31, 2008 - Lynn Moore

An organized approach to using an assignment notebook can help the student with ADHD remember his homework assignments and materials.

Aug 28, 2008 - Lynn Moore

Teens with disabilities use adapted driving equipment and specialized strategies to learn to drive although every licensed driver must pass the same driver assessment.

Aug 22, 2008 - Lynn Moore

Kids with learning disabilities love to practice spelling words and math problems on dry erase boards.

Aug 3, 2008 - Lynn Moore

With a balanced after school schedule students with learning disabilities are more successful with homework.

Jul 31, 2008 - Lynn Moore

Children with cognitive delays can practice visual discrimination with a game made of stickers and poster board.

Jul 31, 2008 - Lynn Moore

Use pictures and a time journal to promote speech with your hearing impaired child. All you need is a camera, your printer, and a day full of fun!

Jul 31, 2008 - Lynn Moore

Some tried and tools study items help children with learning disabilities more effectively tackle school assignments.

Jul 30, 2008 - Lynn Moore

Children with learning disabilities understand concepts from hands on learning experiences. Why not target home recycling this summer?

Jun 30, 2008 - Lynn Moore

Occupational therapists often suggest a weighted vest or blanket for a child with autism. Use a bean bag chair for weight lifting and deep pressure sensory input.

Jun 30, 2008 - Lynn Moore

Children who have a learning disability often have difficulty with reading skills. These Fourth of July activities are sure ways to practice those skills.

Jun 30, 2008 - Lynn Moore

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.

Jun 5, 2008 - Lynn Moore

Travel planning for families with children with special needs involves more than just packing the bags and putting gas in the car.

May 18, 2008 - Lynn Moore

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

May 15, 2008 - Lynn Moore

Change in routine is difficult for kids who are autistic. Try these steps to summertime fun.

May 5, 2008 - Lynn Moore

Putting groceries away in some organized fashion is a part of life. This functional skill is important for kids with cognitive delays because of the benefits in other are

Apr 1, 2008 - Lynn Moore

Parents of children with learning difficulty often struggle with teaching things at home.

Mar 30, 2008 - Lynn Moore

Students with visual impairments and many of those with learning disabilities struggle reading print material.

Mar 9, 2008 - Lynn Moore

Parents of children who are autistic know all too well the simple, everyday restaurant experiences that can ruin a dinner out. So what are some strategies that work?

Feb 29, 2008 - Lynn Moore

Children learn to express wants and needs at a very young age. Teach strategies to kids with special needs with this plan.

Feb 24, 2008 - Lynn Moore

More students with hearing loss are instructed in the "regular" classroom each year. Here are some strategies for instructing a student who is deaf or hard of hearing.

Feb 23, 2008 - Lynn Moore

The announcement of school closing is thrilling for most students. That is not always the case for children with special needs.

Feb 21, 2008 - Lynn Moore

Are you looking for the perfect way to say I love you to a child with special needs? Here are some ideas for fun and learning.

Feb 16, 2008 - Lynn Moore

Can we keep it? The age-old pet question comes from kids of all ages.

Jan 31, 2008 - Lynn Moore

Parents of children and tweens with developmental delays try to teach basic living skills as well as academics.

Jan 31, 2008 - Lynn Moore

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.

Jan 30, 2008 - Lynn Moore

A challenge for autistic children is understanding change. Although this tendency will continue, children on the autism spectrum benefit from social skill strategies.

Jan 5, 2008 - Lynn Moore

Many children with disabilties qualify for an IEP, an Individualized Education Program.

Dec 31, 2007 - Lynn Moore

ADHD kids are impulsive. Parenting strategies do not have to be. Read ways to plan on being a better parent in 2008.

Dec 31, 2007 - Lynn Moore

Create holiday memories by planning family outings that include the child with special needs.

Dec 30, 2007 - Lynn Moore

The holidays can be a welcome break of sleep-late mornings and spontaneous activities. This time without a regular schedule can cause the ADHD child to be overwhelmed.

Dec 28, 2007 - Lynn Moore

Strategies for Christmas shopping with the ADHD child.

Nov 30, 2007 - Lynn Moore

Children with reading disabilities or language impairments can be tricky to buy for. Consider these when purchasing books for the reluctant or below age level reader.

Nov 29, 2007 - Lynn Moore

Traditions can be comforting, something to look forward to. . . Sometimes this the case for children with autism. Sometimes traditions throw off the regular schedule.

Nov 23, 2007 - Lynn Moore

Every parent dreams of having a healthy baby. Many premature births result in birth defects and later special needs in education.

Nov 3, 2007 - Lynn Moore

Choose a Halloween picture book for vocabulary and word skills for the deaf.

Oct 30, 2007 - Lynn Moore

Parents can plan ahead to make Halloween night a howling great adventure for all despite physical challenges.

Oct 15, 2007 - Lynn Moore

Story hour at the library is a popular activity for families with young children. Including a child who has a physical disability can be accomplished in ten easy steps.

Oct 6, 2007 - Lynn Moore

Hearing impairment can mean many things ranging from complete deafness to inability to hear certain high frequency sounds. Here are ideas to ease communication.

Sep 23, 2007 - Lynn Moore

School has been in session for awhile. The first rounds of tests are coming. Try study cards to boost the scores of the child with a learning disability.

Sep 22, 2007 - Lynn Moore

How can parents meet the needs of a child with a disability and the desires of non-disabled siblings?

Sep 5, 2007 - Lynn Moore