Make Christmas for Kids with Special Needs Extraordinary with A Letter from Santa

November 30, 2008 By

All children love letters from Santa and children with special needs enjoy the experience and wonder all the same. Most children do not receive mail, including Christmas cards, so sending your child a letter from Santa is double the treat. The best part is, it costs about five dollars! I’ve

Filed Under: Autism, General Discussions

Special Needs: Bullying and Educational Placement

November 25, 2008 By

As I write this, my cell phone is going off with text messages from my 14 year old son, who is in the school’s bathroom, sending me messages saying”plz pick me up ma”. This morning, my son who is picked on everyday by his peers, slipped on black ice in

Filed Under: Autism

Epilepsy Expert Clears up Myths about Teaches Epilepsy Basics (Audio)

November 24, 2008 By
Dr. Robert Mittan

Epilepsy. It is a word that conjures up feelings of fear, dread, the unknown, and of complex and not-understood medical terms. But, armed with the right information, epilepsy sufferers and even parents of epileptic children can fight through these feelings, and in turn find they have a greater chance of

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Parent Support for Autism: How to Stay Focused

November 22, 2008 By

I opened my son Ian’s book bag, and I felt like someone punched me in the gut. I was overcome with conflicting emotions of happiness and devastation – all due to a worksheet he completed at school about the word: Danger. He was so proud to show me the worksheet

Filed Under: Autism, General Discussions, Personal Story

Parent Support: Mothers Want to Know about Sexuality and More…

November 22, 2008 By

A few weeks ago I ran a survey of my members, which total near 700 and I was surprised by the answer to the following question: What question do you have, but rarely ask (no matter the reason why)? The results came in within hours of being requested and an

Filed Under: Autism, Personal Story

Vitamin C: A Natural Treatment for Autism

November 17, 2008 By

Many parents reportremarkable changes in their child withspecial needs, after starting supplements. Often times,this is one piece of a larger intervention including dietary changes. However, manybegin the process by adding vitamins to their child’s diet. In particular, Vitamin C seems to provide substantial benefit to the vast majority of those

Filed Under: Autism, Special Diets & Nutrition

Holiday Gifts and Kids with Special Needs

November 12, 2008 By

It’s almost that time of year already; Christmas and the Holiday season that is. Before we know it, we’ll be out and about shopping, followed by the dash home to hide the goods and the late nights of secretly wrapping the gifts. How fun! Sometimes, it can be a little

Filed Under: Epilepsy News

Barack Obama and Autism Insurance Mandates: Will We Really Get Help?

November 11, 2008 By

I am holding my breath. I probably shouldn’t, but I am. My email is full of messages discussing our soon to be President, Barack Obama, and his announcement that he will reform Autism and insurance mandates; i.e. policy reform targeted at having insurance companies help pay for the cost of

Filed Under: Autism, Autism News, General Discussions

One In A Hundred Canadians Has Epilepsy (Video)

November 7, 2008 By

Epilepsy is a common illness and many people don’t realize that millions of people worldwide suffer from some form of seizures. One in a hundred Canadians has epilepsy meaning that most people probably know someone who has the illness. But how much does the general public actually know about the

Filed Under: Epilepsy, School Issues & Learning, Video

The Most Common 8 Questions Parents Ask About Home Schooling

November 6, 2008 By

Many parents home school and I think even more consider it (or perhaps wish they could). As a home schooling family (at times I should add!), and as an autism consultant, I’m frequently asked about home schooling. Those interested in learning more may find the following common Questions & Answers

Filed Under: Autism, School Issues & Learning
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