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Today's Special-Needs News and Views

Get a quick look at news stories, articles, and blog posts worth checking out. Updated daily. For older news, check the weekly news and topic folders.)

Surviving the Summer (or Just the Long Weekend Ahead)

It's Memorial Day weekend, and that means summer vacation is quickly upon us. (5/24/12)

It's Memorial Day: Time for Gluten-Free Hot Dogs, Buns, Snacks

Advice and recipes from About.com's guide to Celiac Disease. (5/24/12)

Store-Bought Ice Cream and Nut Allergies: Here's the Scoop

Advice from The Nut-Free Mom Blog. (5/25/12)

Could an ER handle your child? Are you sure?

A post on Love That Max looks at the problems that can occur when ERs aren't sufficiently prepared for young patients with complex needs. (5/24/12) ... More on finding an ER

Kids With Autism Take Cues From Teacher On The Spectrum

Disability News shares a story about a teacher diagnosed with Asperger syndrome as an adult. (5/24/12)

Delta to Change Peanut Policy

According to a post on About.com Food Allergies, the airline will now refrain from serving peanuts on the flight if you notify that you're allergic, instead of just creating a buffer zone. (5/24/12)

Site of the Day: May 2012

Find a daily destination of interest to parents of children with special needs. The sites listed here were featured in May 2012.

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