Dr. Brandi Roth answers one parent's question about the 504 Plan, one of the many special needs resources available for children of special needs. Find out more about what's available.
If you have a special education student, important parents' issues may involve IEPs. Learn how to work with teachers to come up with an IEP that makes sure your child gets the best education possible.
Sometimes unexpected moments--such as making a mistake while reading children's bedtime stories--can create special parent and child time that promotes toddler reading and creative writing.
Everyone hopes for a normal baby. Special needs parents find themselves faced with a wide range of often difficult emotions. Mother explains how to work through grief that comes with adjusting to children of special needs.
When it comes to lifting the blues that may set in when life with children of special needs feels like more than you can take, don't neglect your sense of humor. Laughter truly is the best medicine.
It's becoming more difficult to shop for products for kids (including special needs) that are educational and fun. Check out these websites and catalogs for special needs resources.
When children with special needs are valued and special inclusion includes after-school activities, everyone wins. Read about the extra-curricular cross-country career of Micah, a child with special needs.
Plan in the winter for summer camp. Learning the facts for the best fit takes times. Check out these resources that can help parents choose the best option for summer camp learning experiences.
What issues come up when a child with cerebral palsy is included in a regular classroom? Read about one parent's experiences with special inclusion and find out which issue is most important.
Author Judy Winter's son Eric, born with cerebral palsy, passed away in 2003. Read this story about a special parent's love for a child and what her son taught her about life.
For kids with special needs, resources begin with their parents. A mother shares her perspective on what some may view as a hardship—parenting a child with cerebral palsy—and makes a case for empathy.
Technology can help children of special needs to become more independent. It is one of the special needs resources that schools can use to help students.
Riding the school bus is an important mark of a child's independence. But many folks, including special needs parents, feel a mix of emotions watching their children get on board.
Sometimes children of special needs miss out on childhood's rights of passage, including simple kid fitness. Read one mom's inspiring reflections on special needs activities and more.
Siblings of students learning with disabilities face their own challenges. There's a lot of importance placed on standardized tests today, but special needs kids can teach us a lot.