Labels for Kids: Why We Shouldn’t Label Our Children

Don't Label Your Kids

Labels for Kids: 3 Step Label-Free Formula

by Dr. Sandy Gluckman

Hello I’m David and I have ADHD

That is how a 9 year old boy introduced himself to me –  ‘Hello I’m David and I have ADHD.’  My immediate response was,  ‘Wow!  You’re probably going to be very rich and famous one day!’  ‘No, I’m not,’ he shot back, ‘I have a problem.’ So that is how this cute kid defined himself – David with ADHD which is a problem.   It saddened me to think how his parents and teachers had missed a great opportunity to help him think of himself as, ‘David, with special talents. Read on to find out why labels for kids are a mistake and how to be Label-Free.

Home Modifications for Families with Disabled Child

Wheelchair ramp at home

Adaptive home modifications for homes with disabled child

Whether a child is born with a disability or it develops later in life, there are many family decisions to make when it comes to modifications and adaptive designs that can be essential in allowing disabled children to live in their own homes with as much independence as possible. Keeping your disabled child at home and safe is important to you, and modifying your home to make that happen is the perfect compromise.

Home modifications span across a wide range, from allowing for a child in a wheelchair to navigate the home easily or making room for someone who has hearing or vision impairments. Instances can be temporary (recovery from a broken bone) or longer term in nature. Regardless, homes should provide children – and parents – with a strong sense of security. Without proper safety measures, homes can become hazardous to those with disabilities or physical impairments.

10th Annual Stephanies Day – Free Family Event

This FREE event is for special needs children and their families

When: Saturday  June 15th from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Where: North Park Center(on level one, near Macy’s) in Dallas

“Stephanie’s Day” is presented by the Gene and Jerry Jones Family Dallas Cowboys Charities in partnership with the Autism Treatment Center.  It will feature interactive fun for children and helpful information for parents.  Representatives from various healthcare providers, therapy services, camps, advocacy groups and other organizations will offer information on local resources available for special needs children.