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Sensory Processing Disorder and the Holidays
December 5, 2022
For children with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), this time of year is very challenging and often downright impossible to navigate. Holiday dinner
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Special Needs Children and the Holidays—Tips and Strategies
December 5, 2022
It's the holiday season and that means lots of get-togethers, shopping trips, crowds, music and lights. It's loud, colorful and...immensely stressful
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Why Reading to Children Is So Important
June 20, 2022
Does your child have a favorite book they like to hear? Do you enjoy sharing your favorite childhood book with your child? That’s a win-win! Readin
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Halloween Safety for Special Needs Children
October 5, 2021
Halloween is almost here, along with costumes, trick-or-treating, and lots of candy and snacks. There are many ways to prepare to keep your child safe
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Developmental Screenings for Children are Important
June 25, 2021
If you are a parent or guardian of a child, you know the importance of regular doctor visits. In addition to the standard components of a visit, the A
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Pandemic Anxiety in Children
May 3, 2021
The coronavirus pandemic has been a long, stressful time for most, but especially for young children. While we are hopefully moving in the right direc
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Tips for Traveling With a Special Needs Child
February 5, 2020
One of the fun parts of life includes vacations and travel. Staycations, exotic trips, theme parks, beach relaxation—they all serve the same purpose
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Strategies for Navigating the Holidays with a Special Needs Child
December 18, 2019
The holidays are a magical time of year for children, with plans for family get-togethers, gift shopping and gift anticipation, as well as other loud,
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All About Separation Anxiety in Children with Special Needs
September 2, 2019
Separation anxiety is a normal stage in a baby’s development that helps them to understand relationships and master their environment. Crying, cling
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It’s Our Outdoor Play and Safety Issue!
June 20, 2019
School is over and summer vacation is upon us. Time for…indoor screen time? That doesn’t sound right. But for many children, sitting in front of s
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From School to Summer Break for Students with Special Needs
June 5, 2019
Summer vacation is just around the corner, and it means different things to different families. For families of children with special needs, moving fr
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What You Need to Know About CPSE (Committee on Preschool Special Education) Services
April 24, 2019
In New York State, every school district has a Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE), a program that provides services to children from 3-5
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Things to Look for When Choosing a Preschool
March 14, 2019
Choosing your child's first school can be both exciting and overwhelming. If your child has special needs, it’s especially important to thoroughly e
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Things to Consider When Choosing a Summer Camp for a Child with Special Needs
January 25, 2019
It might be cold and dreary outside, but there’s no better time to explore summer camp for your children. It’s important to find the right setting
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Holidays for Children with Sensory Needs
December 6, 2018
We are deep into the holiday season and all of its shopping, visiting, dinners and more. For children with special needs and especially those with Sen
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Are You and Your Children Washing Your Hands Properly?
October 4, 2018
Kids are back to school, cold weather is coming and we’ll be spending more time indoors. It seems like a perfect time to review handwashing practice
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Back to School Tips for Families of Special Needs Children
August 23, 2018
As families and their children get ready for the back-to-school transition, there’s a lot to be done to get into a new schedule. The new school year
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Important Summer Beach and Playground Safety Tips
July 3, 2018
We are reposting last summer’s post on summer safety tips, which includes information on topics such as sunscreen, dry drowning and more. With very
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What to Do if Your Child Bites
June 14, 2018
Parents of toddlers are often concerned about a common occurrence—biting. You are not alone! Most toddlers and preschoolers bite at one time or anot
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Safety and Injury Prevention for Children
April 25, 2018
As parents and caregivers, we always want to protect our children and ensure their safety. This means making sure indoor and outdoor environments are
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How to Handle Common Sleep Problems In Children
March 19, 2018
Sleep. Glorious, restful, quiet sleep. For many, it’s the holy grail of parenting. If only your child would sleep for, what, 6 hours straight? Even
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What You Need to Know About Autism Spectrum Disorder
February 9, 2018
What is Autism Spectrum Disorder?
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is characterized by difficulty interacting and communicating with others. Children w
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Be Sure Your Kids Are Playing!
December 12, 2017
“Just go play!” “Why don’t you play with your toys?” “Let the baby just play with a toy for a while.” If you’ve ever said any of these
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Positive Discipline For Behavior Problems
October 19, 2017
As a parent, you’ve no doubt dealt with a child misbehaving, being mean, having a meltdown or throwing a major tantrum. Not fun. Been there, done th
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There’s still plenty of summer left—be safe!
August 9, 2017
Back-to-school time may be looming, but it’s still warm out with lots of beach and pool visits to be had, as well as time spent on the playground in
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How to Win the Food Battle with Your Child
October 11, 2016
If you’re a parent of a young child, you’ve been through it at least once. You know—your child won’t eat or will only eat orange things; your
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Top 9 Potty Training Questions and Answers
September 19, 2016
Potty training is one of many significant childhood rites of passage. As with all milestones, some children meet them early, some later, and many in t
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10 Things You Must Know About Babies and Sleep
August 29, 2016
Sleep. To a parent of a newborn or young child, it’s a magical word. It can also be one of the things of which nightmares are made if you have a li
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Answers to 5 Common Speech and Language Concerns in Children
August 8, 2016
One of the most common concerns among parents and caregivers of young children is speech and language development. This post’s contributing author i
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Pokémon Go or Pokémon No?
July 26, 2016
In case you’ve been out of our solar system for the past few weeks, you’ve by now heard of Pokémon Go. You know, "Gotta Catch ‘Em All." Right?
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6 Facts About Autism Spectrum Disorder
July 5, 2016
1. Autism and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are terms for a group of complex neurological disorders. In 2013 all autism disorders were merged into o
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Top 6 Things to Know About Early Intervention
June 20, 2016
When a parent first learns their child is being evaluated for a developmental delay, it can be a confusing, emotionally-charged time. It may be the fi
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10 Tips to Encourage Your Child’s Speech and Language Development
May 31, 2016
One of the most common concerns among parents and caregivers of young children is speech and language development. This post’s contributing author i
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Welcome!
May 18, 2016
When we redesigned our website, one of our goals was for the new site to function as a place where families could go to get easy-to-understand, straig
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