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.
Good parent teacher communication is important, especially for children of special needs. One mother discusses how to avoid arguments with educational professionals and help her child.
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.
Managing kids' learning disabilities in the classroom can be a challenge for schools. Also, many factors help determine the educational success of children in a special needs classroom.
Parenting children of special needs can feel like running a marathon without training. Don't forget yourself among the many challenges. Here are some family ideas on self care from a mom who's been there.
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.
Being the sibling of a child of special needs can be challenging. With the support of a loving family, this experience can result in rich life lessons that serve children well.
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.
Children of special needs deserve special grandparents. Here's the story of one grandma and her cherished grandson, Eric.
What do you say to children of special needs as they begin kindergarten? Is special needs inclusion the path to follow? Learning with disabilities is never easy. It takes special parents.
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.
What is dyslexia? You may not know your child has this nonverbal learning disability. If your child is struggling to learn to read and write, have him or her tested. Then try these learning techniques.