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Hearing the first ‘Daddy’

Watching a child take his first steps is one of the biggest milestones for a parent. Lindsay Williamson says the moment she heard her son, Reed, call his father “Daddy” instead of “juice box” was just as amazing. He was a month shy of his third birthday, and the family had spent months in autism evaluations that Reed wouldn’t participate in.

“We were not sure we would ever hear ‘Daddy,’” said Williamson, whose family lives in Lewes, Delaware. “It meant so much to us.” (Read more…)

Preparing Kids with Autism for an Electronic Future

What kind of world are we preparing our students for? Are we targeting what they need to learn for their future REAL LIFE experiences? Or are we teaching them skills that they won’t need . . . . with tools and equipment that will become obsolete by the time those students are transitioning into independent adulthood? (Read more…)

Early Communication Ideas 

We all know how exciting it is to see a baby’s first words. However communication starts long before this. A child’s early communication is very important in determining what follows. (Read more…)

Self- care: Why Parents of Children with Disabilities Must Nurture Themselves

“Parenting daily hassles are defined as the ongoing, repetitive, and difficult, but necessary, tasks that must be performed to adequately nurture a child. Marriages, mental health, and healthy home environments are at risk. Self care, however, is the most effective way to reduce caregiver burnout and create a nurturing, loving environment.” (Read more…)

How to Handle Bullying of Children with Special Needs

“Children with visible and invisible disabilities are significantly more likely than their peers to be the victims of bullying behavior. The type of bullying experienced often differs according to the child’s disability.  What can parents do?” (Read more….)