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Operation House Call teaches compassion for special needs

By Maureen Wallace on May 9, 2013

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The Arc of Massachusetts began a program to teach medical students about intellectual and developmental disabilities more than 20...
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More ad campaigns feature children with Down syndrome

By Maureen Wallace on May 2, 2013

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Have you ever noticed that you’re more keenly aware of a topic when it becomes personal? Parents of children with Down syndrome,...
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Dos and don’ts of planning the future of a child with special needs

By Maureen Wallace on Apr 25, 2013

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Preparing for your child’s future can be overwhelming. A financial expert shares the most common mistakes — and best practices — to...
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Why do smart doctors use ignorant speech?

By Maureen Wallace on Apr 17, 2013

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When a professional athlete tossed out the R word in an emotional post-event interview with media, the special needs community...
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Glee draws ire, applause for "gun in school" episode

By Maureen Wallace on Apr 15, 2013

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The episode of Glee titled, “Shooting Star,” pulled off a trifecta of controversy: A gun in school; brought by a student with Down...
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Parents find creative ways to fill children’s needs

By Maureen Wallace on Apr 12, 2013

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How many times have you thought wow, I wish someone would invent [fill in the blank]? Meet three parents who fulfilled a need for...
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Don't mistake sensory issues for behavior issues

By Maureen Wallace on Apr 10, 2013

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Incessant finger chewing. Alarming head banging. Repetitive kicking. These all sound like elements of a typical toddler temper...
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Parenting and autism: Miriam's story

By Maria Mora on Apr 8, 2013

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With her Aspie son on the verge of puberty, writer Miriam Kamin is shoring up for a host of new challenges. Her down-to-earth,...
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Should students with disabilities have equal access to sports?

By Maureen Wallace on Apr 4, 2013

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This year, the U.S. Department of Education issued clarifying guidelines to help schools provide students with disabilities equal...
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6 Ways to ensure siblings aren’t overshadowed

By Maureen Wallace on Mar 28, 2013

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Children with special needs sometimes demand more of their parents’ time. So, how do you make sure their siblings don’t feel...
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Down syndrome advocates call for justice, training

By Maureen Wallace on Mar 27, 2013

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Justice. Education. Training. Awareness. In the wake of the death of Robert Ethan Saylor, national and local Down syndrome...
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Coping and surviving when your child won’t speak

By Maureen Wallace on Mar 26, 2013

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The moment when a child who doesn't yet speak is trying to communicate is a collision of the child’s frustrations, the mother’s...
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Down syndrome: Is awareness overdone and action overdue?

By Maureen Wallace on Mar 20, 2013

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March 21 is World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD), recognized by the United Nations and intended to shine a broad spotlight on the most...
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Does your child with Down syndrome need a sleep study?

By Maureen Wallace on Mar 13, 2013

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Parents of children with Down syndrome often think restless sleep patterns are just part of childhood, but research shows real...
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Women unite to bring yoga to children with special needs

By Maureen Wallace on Mar 12, 2013

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Sometimes, you can’t help but credit fate with bringing two people together. Jackie Currie has worked with children with special...
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Down syndrome ambassadors push legislation

By Maureen Wallace on Mar 8, 2013

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Every day, people on Capitol Hill lobby for causes, companies and campaigns. Occasionally, one group stands out because their...
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Designer honored for featuring girl with Down syndrome on catalog cover

By Maureen Wallace on Mar 7, 2013

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A gala in New York City isn’t complete without a heartwarming cause, beautiful faces and inspiring tributes. The National Down...
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What siblings without Down syndrome are thinking

By Maureen Wallace on Mar 1, 2013

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Dr. Brian G. Skotko has all the character traits I look for in an advocate. His family encouraged banter as a sport. He earned a...
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Special needs double standard?

By Maureen Wallace on Feb 27, 2013

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Advocating for a child with special needs often means working to ensure the child is accepted and not treated any differently than...
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Buddy Walk on Washington: Advocating for people with Down syndrome

By Maureen Wallace on Feb 13, 2013

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The National Down Syndrome Society’s Annual Buddy Walk on Washington takes place March 13-14, and registration remains open.

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