Finding a “Normal Day” with a Special Needs Child
If you would ask parents what their greatest challenges are, many of them will mention managing the family’s time, energy, and resources. This becomes an even greater challenge in [...]
Lessons Learned: What to do When Your Child has a Special Need
As a mother of a child with a rare genetic condition, there are lessons I’ve learned over the years that have helped me become a better parent and effectively [...]
Nutrition for Kids With Special Needs
For children with special needs it is possible to have a variety of conditions that vary in severity and prognosis. A highly functioning child with autism, for example, may [...]
What You Should Know About Tube Feedings
Reviewed by Melissa Hendrickson, RN and Director of Health Services at Penfield Children's Center. What is a feeding tube? A temporary or removable feeding tube is a small, soft, [...]
Identifying Children with Special Needs
Parents, caretakers, physicians, and early childhood educators are expected to monitor child development and identify children with suspected disabilities so they can access and benefit from services. To understand [...]
Effective Stress Management for Parents of Children with Special Needs
Everyone has sources of stress in their lives. Parents of children with special needs have a completely different list of stressors that can impact them. Are they making the [...]
When Your Child is Diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy
The first and arguably most important step to take when you discover that your child is diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy is to educate yourself. What exactly is Cerebral Palsy? [...]
My Child was Diagnosed with Autism. What’s Next?
When a child receives a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder, parents often feel many emotions including sadness, anger, hopelessness and guilt. Other parents are simply relieved that they finally [...]
Prematurity
A baby is considered premature if it is less than 37 weeks old at birth. A premature baby, or preemie, is not fully developed, meaning some vital organs may [...]
How to Adapt Toys for Toddlers with Special Needs
When deciding what toys to purchase for a child with special needs or what activities to attempt in the home, it is common to wonder if it is appropriate [...]