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- Site of the Day - Parenting Special Needs Site of the Day for August…Updated: 2008-08-19 @ 06:06:56 GMT
Looking for somewhere good to surf? Stop by here first for a daily destination of interest to parents of children with special needs, to parents in general, or to anyone looking for diversion. The … - "Tropic Thunder" and the R-Word - Use of the R-Word Sparks "Tropic T…Updated: 2008-08-18 @ 14:27:05 GMT
Ben Stiller's big R-rated summer comedy, "Tropic Thunder," drew angry responses from disability-rights advocates who felt that the frequent use of the R-word to describe a character with … - Anxiety - A Definition of AnxietyUpdated: 2008-08-17 @ 17:39:26 GMT
A short definition of metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD), with links to more information… - Help Your Child Sit Still - Five Seating Ideas for Wiggly KidsUpdated: 2008-08-15 @ 10:22:33 GMT
If your child's teacher constantly complains that he's out of his seat or squirming in it, suggest one of these techniques for increasing desk-chair comfort and control… - Clear Backpacks - Find a Clear Backback to See What Your Child StowsUpdated: 2008-08-15 @ 09:16:22 GMT
Whether you're concerned that your child isn't bringing things to school he's supposed to, or is bringing things home that he's not, clear backpacks provide an easy way to spy gear and discourage s… - Respect - A Video in Response to the Use of the R-Word in "Tropic Th…Created: 2008-08-14 @ 04:17:24 GMT
A PSA video from The Arc wonders why anyone would want to use the R-Word when there are so many other positive names to call people with intellectual disabilities… - R Word - A Video in Response to the Use of the R-Word in "Tropic Thu…Created: 2008-08-14 @ 04:07:41 GMT
A video from the Autistic Self-Advocacy Network points up the power that words have, to tear down or to build up… - Fun Things to Do TodayUpdated: 2008-08-13 @ 12:09:16 GMT
Running out of inspiration? Here's a handful of things to do -- with your kids, or for your own procrastinating self -- to keep you informed, amused and occupied… - Special Needs Sites of the Day: Developmental DisabilitiesUpdated: 2008-08-12 @ 12:11:41 GMT
Listing of sites on developmental disabilities that have been featured as a About Parenting Special Needs Site of the Day… - Special Needs Sites of the Day: Medical IssuesUpdated: 2008-08-12 @ 12:10:57 GMT
Listing of sites on medical special needs that have been featured as a About Parenting Special Needs Site of the Day… - Special Needs Sites of the Day: Special ProgramsUpdated: 2008-08-12 @ 12:09:57 GMT
Listing of sites on programs for children with special needs that have been featured as a About Parenting Special Needs Site of the Day… - Parenting Special Needs Site of the Day: Alphabetical IndexUpdated: 2008-08-12 @ 12:07:09 GMT
Looking for somewhere good to surf? Stop by here first for a daily destination of interest to parents of children with special needs, to parents in general, or to anyone looking for diversion… - What Is Metachromatic Leukodystrophy?Updated: 2008-08-10 @ 03:25:11 GMT
A short definition of metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD), with links to more information… - Medical Diagnosis IndexUpdated: 2008-08-10 @ 02:13:23 GMT
Information for parents on diagnosing, treating and caring for children with medical special needs… - What Is Dandy-Walker Syndrome?Created: 2008-08-10 @ 02:11:31 GMT
A short definition of Dandy-Walker Syndrome, with a link to more information… - Special Needs Sites of the Day: By TopicUpdated: 2008-08-06 @ 02:24:43 GMT
Topic index for sites that have been featured as an About Parenting Special Needs Site of the Day… - Special Needs Sites of the Day: Speech and CommunicationUpdated: 2008-08-04 @ 13:57:44 GMT
Listing of sites on speech and communication that have been featured as an About Parenting Special Needs Site of the Day… - Books on Autism - Reviews from the Harried Parent's Book ClubUpdated: 2008-08-03 @ 21:27:50 GMT
Browse reviews of parenting books on autism spectrum disorders from the Harried Parent's Book Club… - Harried Parent's Book Club Alphabetical Index - AUpdated: 2008-08-03 @ 21:24:38 GMT
No time to read long book reviews? We'll distill the most important information on those medical and parenting books you've been hearing about and let you know if they're worth your precious free t… - Enterprising Parents - Index to Therapy Equipment Online StoresUpdated: 2008-08-03 @ 21:18:14 GMT
Looking for equipment for a child with disabilities? Consider these online stores run by parents of children with special needs. They've taken what worked for them and marketed it to help other par… - Enterprising Parents - Index to Parent-Run Online StoresUpdated: 2008-08-03 @ 21:16:06 GMT
Visit these "mom and pop" stores with a twist: All are run by parents of children with special needs, who went into business to help others with children just like theirs… - Special Needs Sites of the Day: Schools and LearningUpdated: 2008-08-03 @ 20:57:38 GMT
Listing of sites on schools and learning that have been featured as an About Parenting Special Needs Site of the Day… - Before You Look for Information on RADUpdated: 2008-08-03 @ 15:17:40 GMT
Start with these recommended resources for finding facts, strategies, and advice on parenting children with Reactive Attachment Disorder. … - Parenting Special Needs ChildrenUpdated: 2008-08-03 @ 13:33:55 GMT
Parenting a child with special needs may be the hardest thing you've ever done in your life, but if you have the information and inspiration you need, it can also be the most rewarding. Find out wh… - Parenting Special Needs Site of the Day Archives: 2008Updated: 2008-08-01 @ 12:50:04 GMT
Looking for a site that appeared in past years as a Parenting Special Needs Site of the Day? Check here for sites featured in 2008… - Site of the Day - Parenting Special Needs Site of the Day for July 2…Updated: 2008-08-01 @ 12:48:13 GMT
Looking for somewhere good to surf? Stop by here first for a daily destination of interest to parents of children with special needs, to parents in general, or to anyone looking for diversion. The … - Living With Your Child With Special NeedsUpdated: 2008-07-31 @ 02:18:08 GMT
Life with a child with special needs can be a joy and a challenge. Manage your family, social and emotional issues with these articles and resources on the Parenting Special Needs site… - Your Child's DiagnosisUpdated: 2008-07-31 @ 02:18:06 GMT
Get a diagnosis for your child, or find out more about the diagnosis you have, with these articles and resources on the Parenting Special Needs site… - Dairy-Free Brownies - Milk-Free, Egg-Free TreatsUpdated: 2008-07-30 @ 22:13:49 GMT
If milk or eggs are a problem for your child, you don't have to put brownies off-limits. Whip up one of these recipes that use soy milk, tofu, oil, fruit puree, and other ingrediates as substitutes… - Special-Needs Swim GearUpdated: 2008-07-24 @ 15:08:41 GMT
Children with special needs may face special challenges when it comes to water play -- from keeping ear tubes dry to finding extra-large swim diapers. Here's the gear they'll need to stay cool in t… - Special-Needs Businesses - Profiles of Parent-Run Special-Needs Busi…Updated: 2008-07-23 @ 16:13:52 GMT
Visit these "mom and pop" stores with a twist: All are run by parents of children with special needs, who went into business to help others with children just like theirs… - Special-Needs Parenting Books - Book Reviews on Parenting Special Ne…Updated: 2008-07-23 @ 12:24:25 GMT
No time to read long book reviews? We'll distill the most important information on those special-needs parenting books you've been hearing about and let you know if they're worth your precious free… - Special Needs in the News - Indexes to Special Needs News StoriesUpdated: 2008-07-21 @ 18:47:50 GMT
Indexes to news stories of interest to parents of children with special needs… - Read More About It: Excerpts from Therapy Books in the Harried Paren…Updated: 2008-07-21 @ 17:04:01 GMT
Learn more about the books on speech and occupational therapy in the Harried Parent's Book Club with these book excerpts taken directly from the texts… - Read More About It: Excerpts from Parenting Books in the Harried Par…Updated: 2008-07-21 @ 17:01:56 GMT
Learn more about the books in the Harried Parent's Book Club and about the subjects they discuss with these book excerpts taken directly from the texts… - Read More About It: Excerpts from Parenting Books in the Harried Par…Updated: 2008-07-21 @ 16:57:37 GMT
Learn more about the books in the Harried Parent's Book Club and about the subjects they discuss with these book excerpts taken directly from the texts… - Book Review: Make the Day MatterUpdated: 2008-07-21 @ 16:04:43 GMT
Review of a book that promotes inclusion for adults with disabilities -- in college, in jobs, and in independent living… - Books on Financial Planning - Reviews from the Harried Parent's Book…Updated: 2008-07-21 @ 16:04:07 GMT
Browse reviews of parenting books on financial planning from the Harried Parent's Book Club… - Harried Parent's Book Club Alphabetical Index - M NUpdated: 2008-07-21 @ 15:39:14 GMT
No time to read long book reviews? We'll distill the most important information on those medical and parenting books you've been hearing about and let you know if they're worth your precious free t…