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
Category: autism
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 […]
Planning A Disney Vacation When Your Child Has Special Needs
When you have a child with special needs, the thought of going on vacation to the “happiest place on Earth” might seem overwhelming. Crowds, noise, waiting in lines—these can be difficult to manage for kids with cognitive and physical disabilities. However, this has not stopped regional chair for Autism Speaks, Amy Schinner, from taking her […]