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Health & Daily Care

From mealtimes to vaccines and everything in between, this information will help you establish routines for the day to day needs of your child.

 
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My Community

Connect to a network of parents and professionals and develop your own support network of peers and advisors.

 
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Establishing Services

Don't know where to start? Overwhelmed by all the acronyms? Learn how to navigate the system of care and tips on preparing for IEPs.

 
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Meet Our Experts

Our panel of experts combine medical and therapeutic perspectives with years of experience working passionately alongside famiiles and children with special needs.

 
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Tools & Resources

A library of resources, reference links and easy to print guidelines for you to post on the fridge and share with others!

 
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Love, Laugh, & Live

This section is devoted to our amazing moms. It's ok, in fact we encourage you to laugh and develop goals for YOURSELF! Share your secrets of sanity and be encouraged to take time for you!

 

Sensory

You are familiar with the five senses but what is sensory processing and what role does it have in your child’s development? Learn ways to stimulate and promote development of your child’s sensory system and what to do if you have concerns.
 
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A special experience for any child is a visit to a local movie theater to watch a film with their family. For a child with special needs or a sensory processing disorder, a visit to a local movie theater isn't the typical fun experience and may be filled with anxiety and fear.
CES highlights some of these new 3-D gadgets at time when Nintendo issues health warnings.
We all could use a little help during the holidays!
Jason has autism, and children with autism can experience sensory over-stimulation when visiting a mall with new sights and sounds
It’s my kids’ favorite holiday, and we’re getting ourselves ready for eight nights full of celebration. This year, Hanukkah starts at sundown on December 1st
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The holiday season can be difficult for parents of children with special needs. But it doesn’t have to be
Much like Halloween, the problems here revolve around sensory integration disorder
Hands down, the biggest challenge of the season also happens to be the first: Halloween
Autumn can be difficult for parents of children with special needs
Another big challenge of the season sneaks up on all of us: the end of Daylight Savings Time
Many teachers are aware of the need to recognize what a child’s sensory system is telling him
Without buying any expensive toys, you can create a fun, sensory-rich environment in your own home
If you suspect that your child’s sensory development is not optimal, it is important to check with your pediatrician for further screening and follow-up
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