Every year on February 15 International Angelman Awareness Day is held. This day is dedicated to raising awareness for Angelman Syndrome. In order to do our part to help raise...

Sensory meltdowns are usually associated with autism and other neurological conditions. Learn how to work through and divert sensory meltdowns.

Since the very beginning of my daughter’s educational career, it was clear that she was going to need extra supports in order for her to reach her full potential. Since...

This time of year is known as March Madness mainly because of the Colleges Basketball tournaments that start in mid-march and carry into April. For parents of children with special...

The rise of the infographic is living proof that many of us are visual learners. For better or worse many products that are trying to feed information to us (think Facebook, Instagram,YouTube)...

Visual supports have proven to be a huge success with my students when helping to mainstream them into their general education classrooms. When implemented appropriately, visual supports will allow students...

If it were up to me, parents who have a child with special needs would automatically win lotteries to enable them to exclusively devote their time and energy to navigate the uncharted...

Part Five is the final post of a series that concentrates on the inherent benefits of play for children with special needs. In this post we focus on how toys...

For your minimally verbal child, interactions that seem simple to you can be extremely frustrating and require an enormous amount of work to attain.

Jeffrey Wright is a much beloved physics teacher living in Louisville Kentuckey. He is famous for his crazy science experiments such as exploding pumpkins, holding fire and more crazy stuff....

The attrition, or “burn-out,” rate for special education teachers is extremely high compared to most other professions. 50% of special education teachers leave their jobs within 5 years. Half of...

Every day our paths cross those of people with autism, developmental disabilities, ADHD, and other challenges. These special needs parenting books are not only for this group of parents but are...

Preparing for a dental visit can entail some strategic planning for parents of kids with autism. Although it may never be a trip that is smooth sailing for children with...

When someone turns 18, they become an adult and are expected to make the right to make decisions about their medical treatment, finances and life. In order to make these decisions binding (in...

A tool used by speech therapists and teachers can be helpful for parents working with their children at home on writing assignments.

Are you a teacher or a parent looking for a resource to help foster understanding and acceptance of children with disabilities? Books are a wonderful tool for parents to use...

The rise of the infographic is living proof that many of us are visual learners. For better or worse many products that are trying to feed information to us (think Facebook, Instagram,YouTube)...

This post is part Seven of the Special Needs iPad & App Series. Almost from the day the iPad was launched there was an immediate buzz about the special needs apps that...

This post is part Four of the Special Needs iPad & App Series. In only one year the Apple iPad has revolutionized the tech industry. 15 Million iPads have been sold and...

Your monthly roundup of special needs news stories and featured blog posts from the Special Needs Resources Facebook page and the Friendship Circle blog.

Back when I was in college and stumbled across the field of speech pathology, all I really knew was that I wanted to help kids communicate better. I had no...

The different types of memory each have their own particular mode of operation, but they all cooperate in the process of memorization. Click for more facts.

As I plan for my children’s future, I find myself returning to Dr. King's lessons for guidance. Human rights are for everyone, and we still have a long way to go on our journey. Here are 10 quotes from Dr. King that are relevant to human rights and disability awareness.

Bullying has become a major national concern, particularly as it affects children with disabilities. Recently a study was done by Dr. Paul Law of Kennedy Krieger’s Interactive Autism Network. The...

I recently returned to Michigan from California where I participated in the retreat for the Board of Directors of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA). Over the years...

From May 15 to June 15 the families and friends of individuals affected by Tourette syndrome (TS) help raise awareness of this often misdiagnosed and misunderstood neurological disorder. Tourette Syndrome...

Behavior is communication. But sometimes behavior is a foreign language that needs to be translated - it may mean something different from what it appears to mean. Most caregivers have their own internal “dictionary” to interpret behavior, because each person has unique behaviors and motivations. What does your behavior dictionary look like?

Do you have a child with complex communication needs? Does your child have an AAC app on their iPad or are you thinking about it purchasing one for the future?...

Recently, I had the privilege of attending the CEC conference in Grand Rapids. While at the conference, I attended a session entitled, “Sane and Savvy Strategies for the Busy Teacher.”...

Years of research has demonstrated prompts to be an effective teaching tool for people on the Autism Spectrum. Prompts are therefore an important and integral part of most ABA programs....

What is the difference and why do you care? Many of you have heard the terms “modifications” and “accommodations.” These are two big buzz words used in special education and...

Wandering… The constant fear parents with an autistic child will always have. Every week there is another news story of a child gone missing and sometimes the results are tragic. A recent...

The rise of the infographic is living proof that many of us are visual learners. For better or worse many products that are trying to feed information to us (think Facebook, Instagram,YouTube)...

Parents all over the world will be able to relate and be moved by these wonderful autism books written by authors from Australia, Canada and the United States. Small world,...

The rise of the infographic is living proof that many of us are visual learners. For better or worse many products that are trying to feed information to us (think Facebook, Instagram,YouTube)...

For many children with special needs social stories are very helpful for staying on task and ensuring that the child is prepared for future events and activities. Social Stories can:...

Are you a teacher or a parent looking for a resource to help foster understanding and acceptance of children with disabilities? Books are a wonderful tool for parents to use...

The rise of the infographic is living proof that many of us are visual learners. For better or worse many products that are trying to feed information to us (think Facebook, Instagram,YouTube)...

Does your older child need help improving their community and vocational skills? How about social skills in the community? There are many apps available now that can give you the...

The rise of the infographic is living proof that many of us are visual learners. For better or worse many products that are trying to feed information to us (think Facebook, Instagram,YouTube)...

Inclusive education is still not widely practiced in schools across the United States. As a result, only the lucky few have seen what inclusion really is. Those that haven’t, are...

Here are some tips to help facilitate a smooth transition for students with disabilities to the inclusive education classroom.

The rise of the infographic is living proof that many of us are visual learners. For better or worse many products that are trying to feed information to us (think Facebook, Instagram,YouTube)...

It may feel like mid summer but schools are revving up for a new school year. Whereas summer may mean a more relaxed schedule, time to explore different interests and...

The rise of the infographic is living proof that many of us are visual learners. For better or worse many products that are trying to feed information to us (think Facebook, Instagram,YouTube)...

My neighbor recently posted on Facebook, “Talk to me about dyslexia. What are the biggest challenges? Any good do-it-yourself strategies for learning to write?” No one answered. So I decided...

My friend just sent me a link to a great site for personalized social stories, sandbox-learning.com. Those of us with kids with special needs know all about social stories. We tell them,...

Reading and understanding social cues do not come easy for children with special needs. Here are twelve activities that you can do with your child to help improve his or her social skills. If you have any resources or ideas to help a child with his or her social skills please add them in the comments.

Reading and understanding social cues do not come easy for children with special needs. Here are twelve activities that you can do with your child to help improve his or her social skills. If you have any resources or ideas to help a child with his or her social skills please add them in the comments.

Every day, 4.2 million Americans visit a library. Are you one of them? Here are 10 life lessons that a family with special needs can learn at the library.