Make the Most of Limited Time Caring for a disabled child can become a full-time job,this level of time commitment on the parent’s part makes it difficult to maintain traditional employment. Some parents cut back to part time, but often one parent gives up work entirely. Working from home as a freelancer or entrepreneur can…
Fall/Winter Activities.
Keeping kids busy is a full time job and finding fun options for kids with disabilities can be even more challenging. A great place to start is to find activities your child is interested in and build adaptations from there. *Visit an apple orchard. *Make apple crisp. *Have an apple cider “tea” party. *Bake apple chips….
Safety Tips.
Safety matters most in caring for people with special needs, those with special needs require greater attention to safety . Parents, friends, family and all caregivers need to take precautions to help prevent injuries to children. 1. Integrate the Teaching of Personal Safety Skills Along with Other Skills in Your Day-to-Day Life. -We believe that…
Holistic Approach.
Holistic treatments and recommendations include: -Kangen Water Regime -Reflexology Specialist -Medicinal Herbs for Internal Cleanse -Nutritional and Dietary Changes -Essential Oils & Aromatherapy -Deep Touch Pressure Techniques -Sensory Integration Techniques Parents of children with special needs are seeking out holistic and complimentary medicine to maximize their children’s potential and health;there are a wide range of…
Resources for Picky Eaters.
Mealtime Notions – Provides consultation, training, and resources for families and professionals working with children who have special needs and mealtime challenges. SOS Approach to Feeding – Dr. Kay Toomey is a pediatric psychologist who has worked for over 20 years with children who don’t eat. She developed the highly effective, family-centered SOS Approach to…
Games For Children Special Needs.
Parachutes Try these games with the children standing in a circle holding the parachute by the outside edges: Making waves – An adult directs the children to make small or large waves by moving their arms up and down. Slow to start then faster and then slow. Introduce a story about the sea or the…
Improving Communication When Your Child is Non-Verbal.
Just because a child is non-verbal doesn’t mean they have nothing to say. They take in the world around them just like other children and are sure to have plenty of thoughts, ideas, and opinions of their own. However, they need support in expressing themselves in other ways to get their message across. Make them…
Back To School Tips.
Heading back to school means new classrooms, new people, and new expectations. Students with special needs often feel especially uncertain and fearful about returning to the school environment and routine, making this time of year an especially challenging season of adaptation. #1 Help children track new routines. Special needs children often need more preparation to…
Encouragement.
A little encouragement goes a long way for parents of kids with special needs.
Special Discipline.
Live for the years, not for the moment: Individual behaviors may appear suddenly. But behavior patterns, they develop over time. With our kids, we have to live for the years, not the moment. So when you are pushing your child through a tantrum or through a negative behavior, when you are NOT caving in to…