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Special Occasions for Children with Medical Issues

Holidays and other special situations can be hard for children with restricted diets, restricted mobility, or other circumstances that make celebrating and gift-giving a challenge. These articles offer ideas for making special occasions truly special.
Gifts for Children and Teens in Wheelchairs
Cool clothing and accessories for kids in wheelchairs make great gifts for holidays, for birthdays, for any day you want to say, "You're special."
Before You Shop for a Child Who's Allergic to Latex
Latex allergies can be life-threatening, but it's hard to find out for sure whether products contain the rubbery substance or not. Here are some tips for finding the information you need to keep your child safe.
Halloween Costumes for Kids in Wheelchairs
Looking for good Halloween costume ideas for a child in a wheelchair? These sites offer inspiration, photos, and specific instructions for outfits that either disguise the ride or use it as part of the ensemble. Use them to get your little goblin in fine trick-or-treating form.
Halloween on a Restricted Diet
For children with diabetes, food allergies, Prader-Willi syndrome, and other special needs, gorging on Halloween candy can bring more than a tummy ache -- it can be a serious health risk. These sites offer suggestions, strategies, and recipes for making the night less spooky for kids whose diet needs to be carefully watched.
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