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Will Your Child With Autism Be In An Inclusive Class? Depends On Where You Live
Where you live can have a major impact on whether your child with autism will end up in an inclusive or segregated class, according to a study in the journal Focus on Autism and Other Developmental...
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Toilet Training A Child With Special Needs: Parents’ Top Tricks
I recently found out about Touchless Toilet Technology from Kohler—a way to flush just by holding a hand over the tank lid, where a sensor has been placed. It’s really cool, and it seems like it would...
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When People Named Kanye And Kim Can’t Include People With Disability
By now, you’ve probably heard about the recent Kanye West incident. On tour in Australia, he asked his audience to stand up—unless, he said, “You got a handicap pass and you get special parking and...
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A Happy Ending For The Sick Baby Facebook Dissed
Yesterday, a miracle happened: Hudson Bond, 9 weeks old, received a new heart. He and his parents have been through a lot in his short life—including some emotional turmoil wrought by Facebook. When...
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America’s Happiest States: See How Yours Stacks Up
Chances are you woke up happy today if you live in Utah, Minnesota, or North Dakota. They rank as the top three happiest states to live in, according to a recent analysis. Conducted by the financial...
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What Kids Want To Be When They Grow Up: A Fascinating Poll
The number-one job kids would like to have they grow up: superhero. That’s per a new poll of 3910 adults who are parents to children under age 10. Other career aspirations that top kids’ lists (in...
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Cerebral Palsy Breakthroughs—And Your Chance To Make A Difference
Today is World Cerebral Palsy Day, a day that’s all about ideas that will change the world for people with cerebral palsy. Last year’s winners include a designer walker and a spill-proof cup. I have...
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Let’s Convince Others How Capable People With Disabilities Are
If you have a child with special needs, you know what an uphill battle it can be getting people see the ability in disability. Now imagine that your child is an adult—and the challenges both of you...
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Mommy And Me Jewelry: Treats For My Other Special Kid
I’m always looking for special things to do with my daughter. Because as the kid of a sibling with special needs, she has her own special needs—as in, she deserves extra attention, too. I wasn’t sure...
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A Dad Runs A Triathlon With His Little Girl With Cerebral Palsy
Months ago, I heard a wonderful story about an Atlanta family with a child who has cerebral palsy. The father, Pascal Gouteix, likes to run triathlons and wanted to take his three-year-old, Julia,...
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What People Can’t Tell About Kids With Down Syndrome From Looks Alone
October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month, although as with any disability awareness month, awareness, inclusion and an all-around welcoming attitude should happen year round. I asked parents on social...
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A Disney Princess With Down Syndrome: Now That Would Be Magical
Delaney Skye, 15 months old, is fascinated by Disney princesses, as tots tend to be. Delaney has Down syndrome, and her mom decided it would be awesome for her daughter to see a princess who looks...
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When Parents Wish They Never Had Their Child With Disability
“While I do love my son, and am fiercely protective of him, I know our lives would have been happier and far less complicated if he had never been born. I do wish I’d had an abortion. I wish it every...
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Helping Kids With Autism Feel Comfortable On Plane Trips
Wings for Autism, an airport “rehearsal” that helps kids with autism feel calmer about flying, held a program at Piedmont Triad International Airport in Greensboro, North Carolina this weekend. Run by...
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6 Ways To Make The Time Switch Easier For Kids
On Sunday, November 2 at 2 AM, we turn back the clock an hour. Although moms and dads everywhere may wish they could sleep during that extra hour, the reality is most kids will be up and at ‘em. For...
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6 Things I Learned When I Made A Friend With Down Syndrome
At first, writer Judy McFarlane didn’t know what to make of a friend’s request to help a young woman who wanted to write. “Her name is Grace, she’s 23, and she has Down syndrome,” her friend said....
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Happiness Hit Of The Week: Community Buys Van For Boy With Special Needs
Angelique Bedwell, a single mom, used to have an SUV that she used to transport her 13-year-old, Jason, who has cerebral palsy. Then it got stolen from their apartment complex in Grand Prairie, Texas....
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A Brief History of Autism: The Infographic
According to the CDC, 1 in 68 kids now have autism. The Pacific Child & Family Associates offered Parents.com the exclusive infographic below, which shows a timeline of autism spectrum disorder. If...
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If This Is The Future Of Plane Travel, Special Needs Parents Are In Trouble
This is the saga of my recent experience with American Airlines. I’m sharing it because I believe it illustrates the need for reform in how special needs families are handled. And because I snagged a...
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The Pope Will Meet Children With Autism: Great! Here’s One Special Request
This Saturday, Pope Francis will make history: He will meet with autistic children and their families to raise awareness about the condition and help end the stigma. The visit will cap a week-long...
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