May 8, 2013
Dental surgery for kids with special needs is the topic of the day, as it was yesterday. Guest blogger Amy Stout is back again with 5 more tips she learned when her daughter’s shark teeth required dental surgery.
Pediatric Dental Surgery Tip #6
Pack a cup (no straws or sippy cups) and your child’s favorite beverage in a thermos. Put...
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Pediatric Dental Surgery: What Parents Need to Know, Pt. 2
May 7, 2013
Dental surgery is a big deal for any child, but the event becomes even more complex for children with special needs. Guest blogger Amy Stout is here with 5 tips she learned when her daughter’s shark teeth required dental surgery. Tomorrow, she’ll be back with 5 more tips you won’t want to miss.
Dental Surgery for Shark Teeth
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Pediatric Dental Surgery: What Parents Need to Know, Pt. 1
May 6, 2013
Music is an effective way to promote learning in kids. That’s why the ABCs are set to music, why School House Rock tunes remain successful decades after they first appeared, and why music therapy is an effective intervention for kids with special needs.
Meet Ryan Judd
Ryan Judd is a certified music therapist who blogs at The Rhythm Tree. He...
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5 Music Therapy Strategies for Children with Special Needs
Apr 26, 2013
Advocating and educating others about our kids with special needs is a full time job. Today, guest blogger Rebekah Benimoff describes how the hard work of advocating sometimes clogs her parent filter.
Different or Beautifully Unique?
It started as a normal conversation. She asked if I’d like to donate to support Autism Speaks, and I said “Sure!...
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Are Kids with Special Needs Different or Beautifully Unique?
Apr 5, 2013
Myths and misconceptions abound about what it’s like to raise kids with special needs. Jo Ashline, mom of Andrew who experiences autism, debunked 15 myths in a post at Jo Ashline: A Sweet Dose of Truth. I hope this list of myths and misconceptions resonates with you, whatever your child’s special need may be.
Special Needs Parenting Myths...
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15 Misconceptions about Parents of Kids with Special Needs
