Articles tagged with: special needs
April is Autism Awareness Month – What You Need to Know
by Jennifer Morrison, Ph.D.
Pediatric Neuropsychologist-Our Children’s House at Baylor
Over the past decade, awareness of autism has reached a fever pitch. Although this awareness is needed, …
We recently introduced Sierra Rene Flad, a Fifth-Grader with Dyslexia who co-authored an inspirational children’s book, Caterpillar Stickers, with her mom, Ruth Flad.
Caterpillar Stickers launched November 11 and inspires kids by sharing the message anything …
We recently introduced Sierra Rene Flad, a Fifth-Grader with Dyslexia who co-authored an inspirational children’s book, Caterpillar Stickers, with her mom, Ruth Flad.
Caterpillar Stickers launched November 11 and inspires kids by sharing the message anything …
Happy Valentine’s Day from our families to yours! See inside for great articles, recipes, and crafts!
Phil and Amy Parham share how appearance on show created a second life-changing opportunity for their family
Anyone who has an autistic child knows that the stress of the disorder can pay a heavy toll on …
Upcoming meetings and social events for Greater Lewisville Special Education PTSA.
PARENT NETWORKING LUNCH
Join other parents / caregivers of children with special needs to problem-solve, commiserate and celebrate. Newcomers always welcome!
Meetings held first Tuesday of the …
SEPTSA has informative meetings and social events for special needs families coming up in November and December.
Thursday, November 17, 6:30-8:00pm
FOCUS (Families of Children with Pervasive Developmental Disorder United & Supported)
Purnell Support Center, 136 W. Purnell …
By Kerrie McLoughlin
When my friend Laura had a baby in the NICU, I didn’t realize how life-changing it was for her. The only way I helped out was by watching her older son for a …
Soon after we scheduled a visit with our family doctor and put our son on medication. It’s been three years now and we have enjoyed the results. His grades skyrocketed and the majority of his TAKS test scores now are Commended. Even with all the great success, we are still aware of how our son processes the information we tell him or what things may or may not distract him from completing tasks.
The demand for affordable housing for people with disabilities is growing. More and more individuals and families are looking for places to live within the general community – private homes, group homes, apartments, and such – rather than in institutional settings or agency operated/ dependent housing units where they have little or no control over the services and supports they receive. For many reasons, this type of safe and affordable housing is sorely lacking. One reason: those who could make the housing available don’t understand the market needs, and those who need it don’t know where to reach out for it.
