disabilities

  1. Special Needs

    Please invite my child with disabilities to your child’s party

    By Maureen Wallace on Jun 10, 2013
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    Merriam-Webster says inclusion is the act or practice of including students with disabilities in regular school classes. In fact, we...
  2. Parenting Tips & Advice

    Moms react to alleged abuse of disability access at Disney World

    By Maria Mora on May 16, 2013
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    Find out how moms reacted to the story of parents allegedly hiring disabled guides to skip to the front of the lines at the often...
  3. Special Needs

    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...
  4. New Moms

    The Little Couple 's Dr. Jennifer Arnold becomes mom

    By Sarah W. Caron on Apr 2, 2013
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    Being on television has been an opportunity for new mom Dr. Jennifer Arnold to spread awareness about life with disabilities. She...
  5. Special Needs

    People with disabilities encourage "people-first language"

    By Maureen Wallace on Jan 23, 2013
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    Has political correctness run amok, or should we change the way we talk to better reflect respect for people with disabilities?
  6. Mom & Dad

    Parents with disabilities: In danger of losing their kids

    By Monica Beyer on Jan 15, 2013
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    Parents with disabilities often face challenges that other parents don’t have to contend with, but having their kids taken away...
  7. Special Needs

    Dolls with Down syndrome characteristics spur questions

    By Maureen Wallace on Jan 8, 2013
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    For centuries, children have played with dolls that continue to take on more detailed, sophisticated appearances. But do “Down...
  8. Special Needs

    Birth announcements for children with special needs

    By Maureen Wallace on Dec 7, 2012
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    Families share how they approached the idea of including a personal note in their extra-special birth announcements after welcoming...
  9. Special Needs

    Choosing special gifts for children with special needs

    By Maureen Wallace on Nov 28, 2012
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    With resources at your fingertips, it's easier than ever to find the perfect gift for a child with special needs. This year, wow...
  10. Special Needs

    How to talk to your child’s peers about Down syndrome

    By Maureen Wallace on Nov 23, 2012
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    Parents of children with Down syndrome share advice on the pros and cons of addressing disabilities with classmates in an ongoing...
  11. Parenting Advice & Columns

    Mom story: My daughter has cerebral palsy

    By Julie Weingarden Dubin on Nov 22, 2012
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    Lisa Viele, 39, of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, talks about juggling life with three kids — one with cerebral palsy — and making...
  12. Super Moms Guide: Money & Career

    The financial strain of special needs

    By Maria Mora on Jun 29, 2012
    When your child has a disability, the last thing you want to think about is money. Unfortunately, medical bills can quickly pile up...
  13. Super Moms Guide: School & Learning

    What you need to know about disabilities and public schools

    By Maria Mora on Jun 29, 2012
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    Wondering how an IEP and a 504 plan are different? Overwhelmed by red tape? You're not alone. Learn the ropes so you can fight for...
  14. Super Moms Guide: School & Learning

    How to deal with bullying and special needs kids

    By Maria Mora on Jun 28, 2012
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    Children who are different are often faced with bullying at school. For kids with special needs and disabilities, bullying can...
  15. Mom & Dad

    This mom parents with her feet

    By Monica Beyer on Jun 22, 2012
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    Parenthood can be a challenge, but for some, it can be a little more so. Meet a mom who has faced her unique challenges feet first.
  16. Special Needs

    Parenting a child with a disability: Welcoming your child to the family

    By Ami Burns on Apr 10, 2012
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    Whether your biological or adopted child has a disability, it's an adjustment for everyone. Here are some tips for navigating the...
  17. Parenting How-to

    How to get an IEP for your child

    By Kori Ellis on Apr 9, 2012
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    If your child has a disability, you can request an IEP -- a document that outlines the special education services he or she will...
  18. Kids with Special Needs

    Mentally disabled child denied kidney transplant

    By Monica Beyer on Jan 18, 2012
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    The internet quickly went up in arms upon reading a blog post from the mother of a little girl who has been denied a kidney...
  19. Mom & Dad

    Disabled mom wins right to visitation with her triplets

    By Sarah W. Caron on Apr 3, 2011
    A medical error left Abbie Dorn paralyzed after giving birth to her triplets. Now divorced and with limited ability to communicate,...
  20. Autism Spectrum Disorders

    Autism therapies: What educational and medical interventions are available?

    By Marla Hardee Milling on Jul 1, 2010
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    The first question any parent will ask after hearing their child has been diagnosed with an autistic spectrum disorder is, "What can...
  21. Children's Health

    Caring support for the "well" child

    By Children's Miracle Network on Mar 7, 2010
    Having a "special needs" child can be physically, emotionally and financially difficult for parents. But what about the other...