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- Special-Needs Business Profile: OZMOCreated: Thu Jul 3 14:37:58 2008
Profile of a parent-run online store featuring toys, books, puzzles, sensory and other items of special interest to people with autism… - Harried Parent's Book ClubUpdated: Wed Jul 2 15:01:22 2008
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… - Books on Speech and LanguageUpdated: Wed Jul 2 14:54:34 2008
Browse reviews of parenting books on speech and language issues from the Harried Parent's Book Club… - Harried Parent's Book ClubUpdated: Wed Jul 2 14:51:24 2008
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… - Parenting Special Needs Site of the Day Archives: 2008Updated: Wed Jul 2 14:43:06 2008
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… - How to Motivate Your Teen to Attend and Engage in Therapy: Excerpt F…Updated: Tue Jul 1 21:25:41 2008
Just because your adolescent needs therapy doesn't mean he or she is going to be eager to get it. This excerpt from the book "The Bipolar Teen" offers some tips for moving your teen towar… - How to Find a Therapist for Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy: Excerpt fr…Updated: Tue Jul 1 21:24:59 2008
In an excerpt from "Talking Back to OCD," the developer of a Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy program for helping kids with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder offers advice on finding a profession… - Fun Things to Do TodayUpdated: Tue Jul 1 14:47:24 2008
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… - Parenting Special Needs Site of the Day: Alphabetical IndexUpdated: Tue Jul 1 14:42:36 2008
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… - Book Review: Speech & Language Development & Intervention in Down Sy…Updated: Tue Jul 1 02:42:21 2008
A book aimed at professionals considers research done on speech issues for DS and FXS; ponders additional research needs; and shares some details on what works… - Special Needs Sites of the Day: Medical IssuesUpdated: Mon Jun 30 14:58:03 2008
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: Behavior IssuesUpdated: Mon Jun 30 14:57:13 2008
Listing of sites on behavioral special needs that have been featured as an About Parenting Special Needs Site of the Day… - How to Reduce Child Turbulence on Plane FlightsUpdated: Mon Jun 30 13:37:52 2008
Traveling with kids is hard. Traveling with kids with special needs, for whom disruptions of routine and transitions and large blocks of unstructured time can be a considerable trial, can be so ver… - Have a Little Fun with a Weekly QuizUpdated: Sat Jun 28 19:29:54 2008
A weekly quiz challenges readers to pick the fake special-needs-news story from five possibilities… - Five Ways to Keep Occupational Therapy Going Over School BreaksUpdated: Sat Jun 28 13:26:12 2008
Professional occupational therapy, at school or in a private office, can be invaluable to a child with fine motor problems. But what do you do when school's out, or the therapist is unavailable? Tr… - Before You Pick a Pediatrician - Five Things to Consider When Choosi…Updated: Sat Jun 28 13:23:47 2008
There's more to picking a pediatrician for a child with special needs than finding the finest physician. You'll also want to think about things like how far you'll drive, how long you'll wait, and … - Before You Pick a Therapist - Five Things to Consider when Choosing …Updated: Sat Jun 28 13:23:07 2008
There's more to picking a therapist for a child with special needs than finding the person of greatest repute. You'll also want to think about things like how far you'll drive, how much you'll pay,… - Games for Fun and LearningUpdated: Fri Jun 27 16:31:52 2008
Playing games with your child not only provides you with nice together-time, but can also reinforce educational concepts… - Book Review: The Bipolar TeenUpdated: Thu Jun 26 14:43:26 2008
This comprehensive guide looks at the specific issues facing teenagers with bipolar disorder, with practical advice for diagnosis and management… - Special Needs Sites of the Day: Schools and LearningUpdated: Thu Jun 26 14:34:54 2008
Listing of sites on schools and learning that have been featured as an About Parenting Special Needs Site of the Day… - Excerpts from Parenting Books in the Harried Parent's Book ClubUpdated: Wed Jun 25 21:06:09 2008
Learn more about the books on mental health in the Harried Parent's Book Club and about the subjects they discuss with these book excerpts taken directly from the texts… - Excerpts from Parenting Books in the Harried Parent's Book ClubUpdated: Wed Jun 25 20:58:46 2008
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… - Excerpts from Parenting Books in the Harried Parent's Book ClubUpdated: Wed Jun 25 20:49:19 2008
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… - Five Ways to Keep Learning Going During School BreaksUpdated: Wed Jun 25 16:02:17 2008
How do you keep little brains working when school's out? Spend some vacation time doing these activities that combine fun and learning… - Book Review: Talking Back to OCDUpdated: Wed Jun 25 03:28:55 2008
Detailed guide to a program of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to combat Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder in kids… - Special Needs Sites of the Day: Speech and CommunicationUpdated: Tue Jun 24 15:03:10 2008
Listing of sites on speech and communication that have been featured as an About Parenting Special Needs Site of the Day… - Special Needs Sites of the Day: Developmental DisabilitiesUpdated: Tue Jun 24 15:01:33 2008
Listing of sites on developmental disabilities that have been featured as a About Parenting Special Needs Site of the Day… - Harried Parent's Book ClubUpdated: Tue Jun 24 14:41:55 2008
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… - Books on Mental HealthUpdated: Tue Jun 24 14:38:45 2008
Browse reviews of parenting books on mental health from the Harried Parent's Book Club… - Book Review: My Kind of Sad - What It's Like to Be Young and Depress…Updated: Tue Jun 24 03:20:36 2008
Review of a book that talks to teens about depression, including quotes from teenagers themselves… - Special-Needs Swim GearUpdated: Fri Jun 20 13:45:38 2008
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… - Ten Reading Goals to SetUpdated: Thu Jun 19 15:53:24 2008
You want to motivate your child to read more, but with so many competing activities, it can be hard for books to get some attention. Raise the stakes by setting a reading goal for your child, with … - Teach Your Child to Paraphrase, Not PlagiarizeUpdated: Wed Jun 18 14:57:18 2008
Kids with learning disabilities may plagiarize without malicious intent, but that's not going to keep them from suffering the consequences. It will take some extra work, but you can help your child… - Before You Look for Information on AlbinismUpdated: Tue Jun 17 14:58:19 2008
Start with these recommended resources for finding facts, strategies, and advice on parenting children with albinism… - Preparing the School for Your Child with Congenital Heart DefectsUpdated: Tue Jun 17 14:52:39 2008
School can be a difficult place for children with congenital heart defects -- academically, physically and behaviorally. Let the school know what your child needs to be safe and successful with the… - Preparing the School for Your Child with PhenylketonuriaUpdated: Tue Jun 17 14:43:54 2008
School can be a difficult place for children with phenylketonuria -- physically and socially. Let the school know what your child needs to be safe and healthy with these tips and printouts. … - Join the About Parenting Special Needs Summer Reading ClubUpdated: Mon Jun 16 15:19:47 2008
Children with special needs may have trouble keeping up with summer reading activities at libraries or bookstores, but everyone's invited to participate in the summer reading project here at the Ab… - Parenting Special Needs ChildrenUpdated: Mon Jun 16 13:55:22 2008
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… - Special Needs Sites of the Day: By TopicUpdated: Fri Jun 13 14:39:38 2008
Topic index for sites that have been featured as an About Parenting Special Needs Site of the Day… - Coupons for Special DadsUpdated: Fri Jun 13 13:41:45 2008
Show your appreciation for a father of a child with special needs with coupons designed to acknowledge the special things he does, from homework help to creative discipline to listening to Mom rant… - Coupons for Special DadsUpdated: Fri Jun 13 13:39:38 2008
Show your appreciation for a father of a child with special needs with coupons designed to acknowledge the special things he does, from homework help to creative discipline to listening to Mom rant… - Coupons for Special DadsUpdated: Fri Jun 13 13:39:38 2008
Show your appreciation for a father of a child with special needs with coupons designed to acknowledge the special things he does, from homework help to creative discipline to listening to Mom rant… - Coupons for Special DadsUpdated: Fri Jun 13 13:39:38 2008
Show your appreciation for a father of a child with special needs with coupons designed to acknowledge the special things he does, from homework help to creative discipline to listening to Mom rant… - Coupons for Special DadsUpdated: Fri Jun 13 13:39:37 2008
Show your appreciation for a father of a child with special needs with coupons designed to acknowledge the special things he does, from homework help to creative discipline to listening to Mom rant… - Coupons for Special DadsUpdated: Fri Jun 13 13:38:33 2008
Show your appreciation for a father of a child with special needs with coupons designed to acknowledge the special things he does, from homework help to creative discipline to listening to Mom rant… - Coupons for Special DadsUpdated: Fri Jun 13 13:38:33 2008
Show your appreciation for a father of a child with special needs with coupons designed to acknowledge the special things he does, from homework help to creative discipline to listening to Mom rant… - Coupons for Special DadsUpdated: Fri Jun 13 13:38:33 2008
Show your appreciation for a father of a child with special needs with coupons designed to acknowledge the special things he does, from homework help to creative discipline to listening to Mom rant… - Coupons for Special DadsUpdated: Fri Jun 13 13:36:26 2008
Show your appreciation for a father of a child with special needs with coupons designed to acknowledge the special things he does, from homework help to creative discipline to listening to Mom rant… - Coupons for Special DadsUpdated: Fri Jun 13 13:36:26 2008
Show your appreciation for a father of a child with special needs with coupons designed to acknowledge the special things he does, from homework help to creative discipline to listening to Mom rant… - Coupons for Special DadsUpdated: Fri Jun 13 13:36:26 2008
Show your appreciation for a father of a child with special needs with coupons designed to acknowledge the special things he does, from homework help to creative discipline to listening to Mom rant… - Coupons for Special DadsUpdated: Fri Jun 13 13:35:22 2008
Show your appreciation for a father of a child with special needs with coupons designed to acknowledge the special things he does, from homework help to creative discipline to listening to Mom rant… - Coupons for Special DadsUpdated: Fri Jun 13 13:35:22 2008
Show your appreciation for a father of a child with special needs with coupons designed to acknowledge the special things he does, from homework help to creative discipline to listening to Mom rant… - Nut Allergies: A Four-Year-Old Explains It All for YouCreated: Thu Jun 12 14:45:59 2008
Four-year-old Tanner is allergic to nuts, and in this cute little video he explains what he has to do about that, including using an EpiPen… - Special Needs Sites of the Day: Autism SpectrumUpdated: Thu Jun 12 14:34:39 2008
Listing of sites on Autism Spectrum Disorders that have been featured as a About Parenting Special Needs Site of the Day… - Alphabet Soup UnscrambledUpdated: Thu Jun 12 10:14:24 2008
Wondering about all those alphabet letters that seem to define your child these days? Check our alphabetical acronym listing to learn the meaning behind the characters and find resources to help yo… - Before You Look for Information on Central Auditory Processing Disor…Updated: Thu Jun 12 09:36:58 2008
Start with these recommended resources for finding facts, strategies, and advice on parenting children with Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD)… - Books on Parenting IssuesUpdated: Tue Jun 10 14:18:50 2008
Browse reviews of parenting books from the Harried Parent's Book Club… - Harried Parent's Book ClubUpdated: Tue Jun 10 14:15:41 2008
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… - Book Review: Understanding Your Child's Puzzling BehaviorCreated: Mon Jun 9 20:35:58 2008
Figuring out what a child's behavior means is one of the great challenges of parenting, and when there's any sort of disability mixed in, the degree of difficulty rises. Psychologist Steven Curtis … - Before You Look for Information on Nonverbal Learning DisabilitiesCreated: Mon Jun 9 14:54:42 2008
Start with these recommended resources for finding facts, strategies, and advice on parenting children with nonverbal learning disabilities… - Read More About It: Excerpts from Parenting Books in the Harried Par…Updated: Fri Jun 6 16:20:54 2008
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… - Excerpts from Parenting Books in the Harried Parent's Book ClubCreated: Fri Jun 6 15:36:17 2008
Learn more about books on medical issues in the Harried Parent's Book Club with these excerpts taken directly from the texts… - Dad's Toolbox - Special-Needs Books By and For FathersUpdated: Fri Jun 6 14:11:22 2008
A gallery of books about fathering children with special needs, including memoirs and how-to books written by dads, and information on dad-issues like financial planning and marriage-maintenance. … - Dad's Toolbox - Special-Needs Books By and For FathersCreated: Fri Jun 6 14:09:12 2008
Fathers share their experience of parenting children with special needs in this gallery of books… - Dad's Toolbox - Special-Needs Books By and For FathersCreated: Fri Jun 6 14:06:04 2008
Fathers share their experience of parenting children with special needs in this gallery of books… - Excerpts from Parenting Books in the Harried Parent's Book ClubUpdated: Fri Jun 6 13:54:29 2008
Learn more about the books on family issues in the Harried Parent's Book Club with these book excerpts taken directly from the texts…