After-school and weekend activities for children with disabilities can build self-esteem, skills, friendships and a sense of belonging. Interacting in a shared endeavor with other children can be especially rewarding. MetroKids asked experts in several special needs areas to recommend appropriate activities. Here are their suggestions. READ MORE
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How to Handle the 4 Most Challenging Autism Behaviors
Does your child scream if he can’t wear his favorite shoes? Does he enjoy fondling material of certain textures without regard for where or on whom that fabric may be located? Does he fear the toilet, the market, the dentist? This was part of a post about “The Thinking Person’s Guide to Autism” left by Shannon […]
The Easiest Home Modifications You Can Make for Your Child With a Disability
If your child is living with a disability, you may be thinking about all the ways you’ll need to modify your home in order to make it more accessible and safe. Along with that comes considerations regarding cost and how eco-friendly the changes will be, so it’s important to sit down and think about the changes that […]