We Are the Parents (Poem) by Kay Kronquist We are the parents of children with special needs. Our lives are filled with many things, some good, some not. We have our own alphabet: M-team, OT, PT, SLP, EEG, EKG, IEP, CDC, AFO, MRI. We have our own language: cryptogenic, intractable, disorder, syndrome, early intervention, special…
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How to Prevent, Deal With Bullying of a Speech Impaired/Special Needs Child
“Every child has the right to an education and; every child has the right to be safe”~The United Nations Charter of Rights for Children Teasing… It’s something you fear if you have a late talker, and it’s something that does break your heart if it’s happened, but… All kids can feel bad about themselves at times…
My child is a late talker and not potty trained yet -HELP!
“When my apraxic son was younger a very wise neurologist once told me “your child already has much on his plate with therapies and stress that the typical preschool child doesn’t have to worry about. In addition he may not yet have the motor control or strength to potty train yet. Give him a bit extra time” …
Constipation Information and Strategies For Special Needs Children
“Dr. Adams said regardless of what caused the constipation, his goal was to get my son on a schedule for a long period of time so that he starts going automatically. But preferably he wanted to address this through diet and behavioral strategies which are benign.” My son’s pediatric gastroenterologist Dr. Lawrence Adams in West…
Sample Letters To Your Child’s New Teacher
It is important to know that children with apraxia understand language. Apraxia is not a cognitive disorder. However, when speech is unclear or limited, others may mistakenly assume the child does not understand. Many children with apraxia experience frustration when they cannot express themselves easily. Some may become quiet, while others may act out their…
Support Sources for Military Families With Special Needs
Special Education – DoDEA Publications The following publications have been developed by DoDEA Headquarters to provide school personnel, parents, and community resource personnel with an overview of special education and related services in DoDEA. Resources that are available include, a handbook for parents, and a series of ten (10) brochures on topics related to special…