21. Weekly Round-Up
Here's your weekend round-up of all the articles, blog posts, and site updates you may have missed from the past week in About Parenting Special Needs.
22. I Am Norm
Image courtesy of I Am Norm
What It Is: "We are an initiative designed by young people to promote the acceptance, respect, and full inclusion of youth with disabilities in schools and communities. Our work is driven by a Youth Inclusion Taskforce and supported by a coalition of youth-serving partner organizations."
23. All About Parenting Holiday Survival Blog Carnival
What It Is: A holiday-themed blog carnival hosted by the About.com guide to Working Moms. Deadline is November 30.
24. HollyRod Foundation Holiday 2010
What It Is: "One in 110 children are diagnosed with autism. Many can’t speak or have severe difficulty communicating, but have a lot to say. The Apple iPad along with specially designed software now gives those children the ability to communicate. This holiday season, join the HollyRod Foundation as we give the gift voice to those without. Your donation will go directly towards the purchase of iPads and apps to be donated to families in need." From the site, you can also download information about applying to receive an iPad for your child.
25. Give Thanks for Your Child With Special Needs
What better day than Thanksgiving to give thanks for the blessings your child with special needs has brought to your life, and how both of you have grown and changed in unexpected ways.
26. Share Your Toxic Family Tales
Illustration by Terri Mauro
What It Is: Yesterday was a day to be thankful. Today, we can look back and feel something other than gratitude for the insensitive remarks and thoughtless comments from alleged "loved ones" that made our Turkey Day less than blessed. Share your toxic tale.
27. Fun Things to Do
What It Is: Your super-sized listing of Five Fun Things to Do Today -- including a family activity, a site for the kids, a shopping site, a site offering humor or inspiration about parenting children with special needs, and a site that's just silly or fun.
28. Weekly Round-Up
Here's your weekend round-up of all the articles, blog posts, and site updates you may have missed from the past week in About Parenting Special Needs.
29. Holiday Survival Kit: Shopping
What It Is: If you're shopping online this Cyber Monday, check my listing of gift ideas for kids with special needs and their families for some unique additions to your holiday goodie bag.
30. The Compassionate Friends
What It Is: "The mission of The Compassionate Friends is to assist families toward the positive resolution of grief following the death of a child of any age and to provide information to help others be supportive."
