My Child's Development
My Child's Development
Practical tips and information on ways to maximize the main areas of development for children.
Health & Day Care
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.
My Community
My Community
Connect to a network of parents and professionals and develop your own support network of peers and advisors.
Establishing Services
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.
Meet Our Experts
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.
Tools & Resources
Tools & Resources
A library of resources, reference links and easy to print guidelines for you to post on the fridge and share with others!
Love, Laugh & Live
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!
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Autism Articles
On Sunday, November 20, four U.S. cities will welcome the Caring Santa into their local malls, allowing children with special needs to be welcomed into a photo environment
Finding Balance: Obesity and Children with Special Needs is a landmark report highlighting the epidemic of obesity in the special needs community and outlining innovative solutions for families, caregivers and professionals. The report is the first to focus exclusively on how the obesity epidemic affects children with special needs while providing innovative solutions.
Four parents give first hand perspectives about the challenges and lessons learned of trying to achieve a healthy weight for their children.
Research has demonstrated conclusively that both adults and children with disabilities are significantly more likely than their peers to be overweight or obese.
Children with disabilities face the same obesity risks as other children as well as risk factors that are particular to their disability. In this report, Abilitypath.org has identified seven unique obesity risk factors faced by children with disabilities.
The impact of disabilities such as Down syndrome, autism, and cerebral palsy on obesity are discussed.
A child’s weight is impacted by a variety of factors- some close to home and others influenced by public policies made hundreds or thousands of miles away. Just as each sphere of influence can be part of the problem; it can also be part of the solution.
Wandering for children with special needs can lead to children getting lost and parents needing to contact local police or fireman to help locate their child.
Senate President pro Tem Darrell Steinberg introduced amended legislation that would provide individuals with autism and pervasive developmental disorders access to insurance coverage
The risk among male children is greater than 25 percent, and over 30 percent for "multiplex" families.
New Studies Linking Environmental Factors to Autism Cause Controversy.
One mom shares how her son with autism found a job teaching children music by discovering what he loves most.
Temple Grandin shares her expert knowledge and personal experience on teaching and autism.
Four recent studies related to the cause of autism in children
CES highlights some of these new 3-D gadgets at time when Nintendo issues health warnings.
A current study has been released reporting a possible link between autism and living near freeways
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
Family members and professionals are often puzzled about what to do when an individual begins to ask repetitive questions
Parents are invested in improving their child's vocabulary and reading skills
The brain does not tell the body to stop growing if the boy or girl’s developmental level is younger than their age
Most parents have had some experience with a child who has difficulty falling asleep, wakes up frequently during the night, and/or only sleeps a few hours each night
While many happily anticipate the coming holiday season, families of sons/daughters on the autism spectrum also understand the special challenges
There is little doubt that those of us raised with siblings have been influenced by that relationship
The holiday season can be difficult for parents of children with special needs. But it doesn’t have to be
For Connecticut mom Shannon Knall, each day provides teachable moments to enlighten the world about autism
Much like Halloween, the problems here revolve around sensory integration disorder
Another big challenge of the season sneaks up on all of us: the end of Daylight Savings Time
Autumn can be difficult for parents of children with special needs
Hands down, the biggest challenge of the season also happens to be the first: Halloween
(AD/HD) typically emerges in the preschool or early school years
If you have concerns about your child’s attention span, or if your child is exhibiting delays in other areas of development, contact your child’s pediatrician or family doctor
New study released reporting that children with autism with picky diets still have the same average intake of calories and major nutrients as their peers'
CA State Senate and Senator Steinberg Host Hearing on insurance coverage of autism
What Every Parent Needs To Know About Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) and Autism Insurance Coverage
The doctor who linked early childhood vaccines to autism has been banned from practicing medicine in Great Britain
Are they at Risk?
Toolkit: Social Skills
Toolkit: Health Topics
List of Autism Interventions
A powerful story about one mom’s journey thru autism with her son.
Ten healthy kid friendly foods with tips on how to get your child to eat them
Ten healthy kid friendly foods with tips on how to get your child to eat them
Cassy Christianson, OT and credentialed feeding and swallowing specialist answers parent’s questions about feeding children with special needs
This report provides comprehensive information about the level of scientific evidence that exists in support of the many educational and behavioral treatments currently available for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
We hope that the National Standards Project will help individuals with ASD, their families, caregivers, educators, and service providers to select treatments that support people on the autism spectrum in reaching their full potential
Is your child a late talker? Or does your child have other challenges with communication?
If your child is a late talker or has other challenges with communication, early intervention will likely be recommended
Although no one knows the cause of autism, most believe that genetics plays a role
There may be times during your child’s early years that you may have questions or concerns about his or her behavior
Adults can use play as a way to promote and support several areas of children’s development
If your child has trouble with self-regulation, it could be due to environmental stressors or your child’s unique differences
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