6 Behavioral Disorders in Children

Behavioral disorders in children manifest in various forms, each with its own symptoms and challenges. Here are some of the major problems.

How to Advocate for Your Special Needs Child

Have you ever heard of Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP)? It is the study of what makes someone a good communicator. NLP techniques can be useful when you are advocating for your…

Sign Language for People with Developmental Disabilities

Sign language helps people with hearing impairments. It’s also useful for people with developmental disabilities and little communication.

Parent-Professional Partnerships for Children with Disability

Over the past several years, I have attended many meetings with parents and professionals – both for my own child with a disability and as an advocate for others. At…

Fathers of Special Needs Kids Matter Too

After several years of parenting a child with special needs, I am well aware of how easy it is for fathers to feel left out of the process. The family…

Vestibular System and Auditory-Language Process

As they research their child’s disability, many parents learn about sensory integration and the importance of the body’s vestibular system, perhaps the most basic of all the sensory systems. Initially…