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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!

 

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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
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.
Three programs that provide supportive communities that encourage health and fitness for special needs children and families are highlighted.
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Summer camps are a rich tradition for numerous families. There is no reason that tradition cannot apply to families who have children with special needs.
AbilityPath.org compiled four fun and easy recipes to make for the Fourth of July.
AbilityPath.org created four fun and festive activities to do with your kids this Fourth of July.
Unfortunately, the fiscal unrest continues to in Athens but fortunately the energy of Youth Leader and Special Olympic athletes gives us confidence in a better and stronger tomorrow.
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AbilityPath is a part of an exclusive delegation at the Summer 2011 Special Olympics World Games in Athens discussing global issues impacting people with intellectual disabilities and their families
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AbilityPath.org created a list of ten summer activities to do with your child that don’t require weeks of planning, a small loan or traveling further than your backyard.
Families of children with an autism spectrum disorder are often faced with the dilemma of what to do over the summer. Where can my child go? What can he/she do? The answer is... just about anything, anywhere.
Baseball program for children with special needs enables them to fulfill their dreams of playing America’s national pastime.
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.
No Problem Orchestra, to Perform at British Royal Wedding
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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Giving toys to children with special needs presents parents with a unique set of challenges
With the holidays upon us, here’s a rundown on the 10 best gifts for kids with special needs
The holiday season can be difficult for parents of children with special needs. But it doesn’t have to be
Hands down, the biggest challenge of the season also happens to be the first: Halloween
Another big challenge of the season sneaks up on all of us: the end of Daylight Savings Time
Much like Halloween, the problems here revolve around sensory integration disorder
Autumn can be difficult for parents of children with special needs
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Here are some tips on things you can do to ensure your child has a productive summer full of learning opportunities
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Adults can use play as a way to promote and support several areas of children’s development
Parents and health practitioners often track and measure development by observing milestones from infancy to young adulthood
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