Articles Index
Sites of the Day: Special Programs
Listing of sites on programs for children with special needs that have been featured as a About Parenting Special Needs Site of the Day.
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.
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.
Dealing with Toxic People
You can't believe some of the things people say to you about your special-needs child or your parenting. If you can't avoid those folks who can't say anything nice, you can manage their behavior -- and yours -- more effectively.
Worshiping With a Special-Needs Child
Making it through a worship service with a child with special needs can be a spiritually trying experience, but setting appropriate expectations and incentives can give you a prayer of success.
15 Years of the ADA
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) marked its 15th year anniversary on July 26, 2005. Has it made good on its promise to broaden access to businesses, schools and jobs for the disabled? These 15 links give a range of information on ADA's successes and challenges.
Talking to Children With Special Needs about Tragedy
Terrorism, tragic accidents, natural disasters -- it's hard enough discussing these things with children, but children with special needs more than most. How can we possibly explain the world we live in to kids who can't even understand the basics of everyday living? There's no easy way, and every child will require a personalized approach, but here are five things to keep in mind.
Special-Needs Kids and Special Occasions
Advice on how to make it through family get-togethers with children with special needs.
Nourishing Connections
Twenty tips for making mealtime more special for people with special needs, excerpted from "Breaking Bread, Nourishing Connections."