Articles Index
Book Reviews on Parenting Special Needs
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 time.
A Special-Needs Mother's Day Wish List
Want to drop some hints about the perfect gift? Give your significant other this list of things that will really make a difference for a mom of children with special needs.
Transition to Adulthood in Illinois
Guiding your child with special needs through the transition from school to adulthood can be a stressful experience. Here are five ways for parents in Illinois to get information about the transition process and find the contacts they need.
Sites of the Day: Autism Spectrum
Listing of sites on Autism Spectrum Disorders that have been featured as a About Parenting Special Needs Site of the Day.
Early-Intervention Services in Ohio
Ohio's early-intervention program is called Help Me Grow. Learn more about Ohio early-intervention services from a parent advisor with experience helping Ohio parents.
Transition to Adulthood in Arkansas
Guiding your child with special needs through the transition from school to adulthood can be a stressful experience. Here are five ways for parents in Arkansas to get information about the transition process and find the contacts they need.
Preparing the School for Your Child With Selective Mutism
School can be a difficult place for children with Selective Mutism -- academically, behaviorally and socially. Let the school know what your child needs to be safe and successful with these tips and printouts.
Special-Needs Swim Gear
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 the pool.
Preparing the School for Your Child with Intellectual Disabilities
School can be a difficult place for children with intellectual disabilities -- academically and socially. Let the school know what your child needs to be safe and successful with these tips and printouts.
Study Buddies
Memorizing facts and concepts can be tough for children with special learning, developmental or behavioral needs. These five study buddies can help turn that slippery information into sticky-notes for the brain.
Special Education in Illinois
Getting started with special education can be an intimidating experience. Here are five ways for parents in Illinois to get information about the special-education process and find the contacts they need.
Transition to Adulthood in Iowa
Guiding your child with special needs through the transition from school to adulthood can be a stressful experience. Here are five ways for parents in Iowa to get information about the transition process and find the contacts they need.
Early-Intervention Services in Maryland
Maryland's early-intervention program is called the Maryland Infants and Toddlers Program. Learn more about Maryland early-intervention services and how you can quickly get started.
Preparing the School for Your Child with RAD
School can be a dangerous place for children with an attachment disorder -- and for the families that send them there. Let the school know what your child needs to be safe with these tips and printouts.
We Expect Respect
If parents of children with special needs would speak together with one voice in demanding respect for all, perhaps businesses and community groups would not feel so free to exclude us.
Preparing the School for Your Child with Oppositional Defiant Disorder
School can be a difficult place for children with Oppositional Defiant Disorder -- and difficult for those who try to work with them. Let the school know what your child needs to be successful with these tips and printouts.
Preparing the School for Your Child with Prader-Willi Syndrome
School can be a difficult place for children with an Prader-Willi Syndrome -- physically, socially and academically. Let the school know what your child needs to be safe and successful with these tips and printouts.
101 Things to Do When There's Nothing to Do
No matter how organized the parent, there will always be times when kids need distraction and there are no books or playthings at hand. Here are 101 informal time-wasters to amuse your child when you've nothing more than your wits about you.
Preparing the School for Your Child with Learning Disabilities
School can be a difficult place for children with learning disabilities -- academically, socially and behaviorally. Let the school know what your child needs to be successful with these tips and printouts.
Wear Your Heart on Your Wrist
Wristbands that support a cause are everywhere these days. Here are an armful for child-related charities.
Preparing the School for Your Child with Autism
School can be a difficult place for children with autism -- academically, behaviorally and socially. Let the school know what your child needs to be safe and successful with these tips and printouts.
Sensory Integration Tools and Toys
A listing of sites that offer products to help children with sensory integration problems.
Special Education in Texas
In Texas, special-education services are planned by the Admission, Review, and Dismissal Committee (ARDC). Learn more about special education in Texas from a parent advisor with experience helping Texas parents.
Dealing With Staring
Most parents of children with special needs resent the stares of strangers, but in her book "Breakthrough Parenting," author Judy Winter puts a more charitable spin on the reasons people look.
Sites of the Day: Medical Issues
Listing of sites on medical special needs that have been featured as an About Parenting Special Needs Site of the Day.