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!
From our Experts & Contributors
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Social & Emotional Development Articles
Having a special needs child changes your life and tests your marriage,” says Nancy Flanders, of Essex Junction, Vermont.
Travel Tips for Traveling with Your Child with Special Needs
Read Carl’s story about working two jobs and staying active.
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Benefits, Methods and Goals of Social Skills Groups
The teen years are tough for any parent, but they can be particularly challenging when your child has special needs
What Works for Us: Learn how other parents handle day-to-day ups and downs
Stress is something most parents experience. Yet the stress of raising a child with special needs is compounded.
Mothers of children with special needs contend with a variety of stressors
The brain does not tell the body to stop growing if the boy or girl’s developmental level is younger than their age
There is little doubt that those of us raised with siblings have been influenced by that relationship
Susan Scheid is a veteran at shepherding Cassie, her eleven-year-old daughter, through life’s special challenges
Here are some tips on things you can do to ensure your child has a productive summer full of learning opportunities
Toolkit: Social Skills
Toolkit: Health Topics
Recognizing Symptoms and Signs of Depression
Often, one of the best ways to find a therapist is by “word of mouth.” Start by asking friends or family members who may have worked with therapists in the past
Therapy provides a safe, empathic, accepting space for parents and children
Sometimes, children and families need help adjusting in the face of difficult times and may find the support of a mental health professional to be helpful
For many parents, the prospect of bringing their three- or four-year-old to therapy brings up feelings of confusion, worry, and even fear
For many parents, the prospect of bringing their three- or four-year-old to therapy brings up feelings of confusion, worry, and even fear
There may be times during your child’s early years that you may have questions or concerns about his or her behavior
Separation anxiety is common in children between the ages of eight months to three years
How do I know if my child’s behavior may be due to the environment?
How do I know if my child’s behavior may be due to the child not knowing what to do, but being ready to learn?
You and your baby have within you the building blocks for developing a healthy, secure attachment
How do I know if my child’s behavior may be due to an emotional need?
It is important for you to understand why your child may be misbehaving
Practicing consistent, positive discipline is one of the most important ways you can support your child’s healthy development
Are you beginning to develop a greater awareness of why and how you experience stress?
Stress is not what happens to us. It’s our response to what happens. And response is something that we can choose. –Maureen Killoran
Self and Mutual Regulation: Resources and References
If your child has trouble with self-regulation, it could be due to environmental stressors or your child’s unique differences
How do you respond to your children’s needs, impulses, and behaviors?
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