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The Benefits of Music and Music Therapy For Children With Special Needs
Published: 08/18/2009 by Kris Cullum in Resources for families
Music can be a motivating and fun way to teach all children and in particular children who have special learning needs. It is unquestionable that through the medium of music many essential and enabling life skills can be learned and the benefits....
Getting a Handle on ADHD and Exploring the Options For Treatment
Published: 08/03/2009 by John Paduchak in Medical Articles, Resources for families
Diagnosis and treatment of ADHD can be a difficult and complicated process, but with an accurate diagnosis and the proper kinds of treatment it is possible for ADHD children to live perfectly normal, productive lives.
Cognitive Progressing and Training For Children With Learning Disabilities
Published: 11/20/2009 by Anne Sentell in Special Education, Resources for families
Does your child have the most important skills and tools available to succeed in school this year?
2-1-1 line helps Houstonians
Published: 01/18/2010 by Jessica Johns Pool in Resources for families
2-1-1 offers information and referrals to social services available throughout the Houston area. Its specialists speak more than 150 languages.
Parents of Aspergers Children - Dealing With Asperger's Syndrome
Published: 08/03/2009 by Thord Hall in Resources for families
Asperger's Syndrome, sometimes called Asperger's Disorder or Asperger's Diesease is not actually a disease at all, but a condition that many children have. You can't see that a child has Asperger's Syndrome, but you can usually notice things...
Autism and Travel - 10 Tips to Make Travel Time Easier
Published: 11/20/2009 by Deborah Lee Deborah Lee in Disability Specific, Resources for families
Living with an Autistic child can be challenging. The challenges only get worse when you need to travel for vacation or holidays. However, there are steps you can take to make traveling less stressful.
Potty Training a Sensory Seeker
Published: 08/03/2009 by Caryn Daher in Medical Articles, Resources for families
My son was almost 4 before we finally achieved what I felt was impossible. I had started the potty training process at 2 because all of the "typical" signs of potty readiness were there.
Helping Create A Special Needs Playroom
Published: 08/18/2009 by Alycia Shapiro in Resources for families
Children with special needs benefit from toys just like "typical" kids. However, toys that spin, have unique textures, and swinging toys help regulate their bodies and bring them close to center. A recent show on television created a bedroom of ...
Teaching Your Child With Down Syndrome to Ride a 2-Wheeled Bike
Published: 11/20/2009 by Michael J. Workman in Resources for families
"Balance Bikes" are made for younger kids when learning how to ride 2-wheeled bikes without training wheels. These work great for both typical kids as well as children with special needs. Many parents find that using balance bikes instead of training