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October 16, 2013

Anatomy of Special Needs Children by Masters-in-special-education.com

ADHD, Asperger's, Autism, Bipolar Mental Health, Blog, IEP Accommodations School, mental disorders/illness, mental health, Sensory Processing Disorder, Special needs children, Tourette Syndrome

The majority of our readers are parents of special needs children. Raising children with challenging needs is not easy and the more others know about the many different needs these children have the more they will understand what their parents are going through. The Infographic that follows titled “The Anatomy of a Special Needs Child” lets you see very quickly all the different needs many children and their families deal with every day.

September 30, 2013

How to Know if Your Special Needs Child has an Inclusive Education by Nicole Eredics

ADHD, Asperger's, Autism, Bipolar Mental Health, Blog, IEP Accommodations School, Sensory Processing Disorder, Special needs children, Tourette Syndrome

Inclusive education is an approach to education that includes all learners, regardless of ability. It is not a program or teaching strategy. In fact, inclusive education is a school- wide philosophy that is practiced by all members of the school community. It’s benefits, too numerous to list, is regarded by special education experts, to be the gold-standard in delivering educational services to students with special needs.

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August 27, 2013

How to Get a Teen to Talk to You by Christine Maddox

ADHD, Asperger's, Autism, Bipolar Mental Health, Blog, Parenting all kids

When kids reach the teen years, especially if they have special needs, they have trouble talking to their parents. It is a hard time in many children’s lives as they struggle to find out where they fit in and how they should become an adult. The urge to talk to them and guide them in their path is strong, but many teens will not accept your help. How can you get your teen to open up and talk to you so that you can help them? Try these tips:

August 19, 2013

Sleep problems In Teens Helped by Lifestyle Changes and Changes to Their Bedroom

ADHD, Asperger's, Autism, Bipolar Mental Health, Blog, mental health, Parenting all kids, sleep depression school, Special needs children, Tourette Syndrome

Is your teen always tired? Does your teen find it difficult to get going each morning and cannot stay focused on school work or homework? Is your teen anxious, depressed, and irritable? Has he difficulty making and keeping friends? Have you considered that all the above could be caused by not enough hours of sleep or poor quality sleep? Sleep problems in teens can be caused by lifestyle choices and having a sleep environment not conducive to sleep.

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July 24, 2013

Summer Camp and Kids with Special Needs by Chloe Trogden

Asperger's, Autism, Bipolar Mental Health, Blog, Feeding problems, Sensory Processing Disorder, Special needs children

Summer camp is a time-honored tradition that most kids enjoy. They get to go away for a few weeks or a few months and enjoy life away from mom and dad while also getting to meet new friends, explore new places, and participate in a variety of fun new activities.

May 30, 2013

Benefits of Stress Relieving, Calming, Relaxing Music for the Whole Family

ADHD, Asperger's, Autism, Bipolar Mental Health, Blog, mental health, Sensory Processing Disorder, Tourette Syndrome

Life is too hectic and you don’t find time to slow down and smell the roses? Looking for a magic solution to defuse meltdowns and get your kids to wind down so they can go to sleep quietly and quickly? Are your older kids often at each other’s throats because sensitive ears cannot tolerate the surrounding sounds? Calming, stress relieving, relaxing music is perhaps just what is needed to manage inappropriate behaviors and bring smiles all around.

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April 10, 2013

Why Have an IEP? – Tips for Parents on Their IEP Role

ADHD, Asperger's, Autism, Bipolar Mental Health, Blog, IEP Accommodations School, Sensory Processing Disorder, Special needs children, special needs moms

Are you parenting a child with special needs? Has your child been evaluated and is eligible for special education? Most likely he will receive individualized support through his IEP? What is an IEP? The IEP, Individualized Education Program, is a written document that’s developed for each public school child who is eligible for special education.

This post will focus on the following:

◘TIPS for Parents on Their IEP Role

◘Who Develops the IEP?

◘Why Have An IEP?

◘What is the Role of the Parents on the IEP Team?

◘Who Makes Up the IEP Team?

The IEP identifies learning expectations that are modified and/or any accommodations and special education services needed to assist the student in achieving his or her learning expectations. It is an ongoing planning-tool that must be reviewed and revised on a regular basis.

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April 5, 2013

A Smooth Transition to a New School Year Starts in the Spring

ADHD, Asperger's, Autism, Bipolar Mental Health, Blog, IEP Accommodations School, Sensory Processing Disorder, Special needs children

Are your summer months marred by a child’s anxious questions about his next school term? Is the first day of school marked by tears and meltdowns? Is the Fall term at school a failure due to stomach aches and headaches resulting in many absent days? What can parents do to make the transition to a new school year or a new grade easier for the child and themselves? Back to school is always a big transition because your child needs to cope with a new teacher, more academic demands and probably a changing social circle. Timely preparation can make all the difference your child needs.

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March 23, 2013

Holidays Ring “Hollow” For Some Children with Special Needs

ADHD, Asperger's, Autism, Bipolar Mental Health, Blog, mental disorders/illness, Sensory Processing Disorder, Special needs children, Tourette Syndrome

Holidays and celebrations, like Easter, Thanksgiving, and birthdays, should be a happy time in families. When I think back to those days of celebration, when our children were growing up, the memories I have are not at all happy ones. Unfortunately holidays are often very stressful for many families of children with special needs like autism, Asperger’s syndrome, Tourette syndrome, ADHD, sensory processing disorder, etc. Why do these kids with challenging needs hate almost everything about family gatherings associated with celebrating holidays and birthdays?

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March 16, 2013

Tips for Family Road Trips with Kids with Special Needs

ADHD, Asperger's, Autism, Bipolar Mental Health, Blog, Parenting all kids, Sensory Processing Disorder, Special needs children

Parents of children with special needs must always work harder than most parents even for the simplest things. A road trip, which is fun for most families, is a nightmare to many special needs families. How can a special needs family enjoy a road trip without meltdowns and upsets for all passengers? A successful road trip begins long before the departure day. Plan, prepare, and pack carefully so that all chances for a pleasant day or a longer road trip with kids are on your side. Road trips with kids can be a wonderful experience and you do not need a limousine.

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March 11, 2013

Parenting Children with Special Needs: Feelings of Isolation, Grief, Guilt and Fear

ADHD, Asperger's, Autism, Bipolar Mental Health, Blog, mental disorders/illness, mental health, Sensory Processing Disorder, Special needs children, special needs moms

Kristina Smith Blizzard, mom of a child with special needs, registered nurse, and advocate was my guest for one of The Coffee Klatch Tweetchat. She is a wonderful person to give you advice on parenting children with special needs. We had an excellent session with lots of participation! The tips and comments that make up this post come from the many tweets from Kristina and all those who joined us. I have added links and other information to help parents of children with special needs overcome the feelings of isolation, grief, guilt, and fear that so many parents feel.

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February 13, 2013

Juvenile Bipolar Disorder: Often Misdiagnosed or Overlooked

ADHD, Bipolar Mental Health, Blog, mental disorders/illness, mental health, sleep depression school, Special needs children

When bipolar disorder is finally diagnosed in an individual, parents will most often confess that since early childhood, as young as 5 or 6 years of age, they KNEW something was not just right. They explain how their child has had a very difficult time to settle for the night, had extreme difficulty sleeping through the night, experienced severe separation anxiety and had always had lots of challenging issues. The visits to their professional support had probably been in vain as all the above complaints could be attributed to many causes; therefore, Juvenile Bipolar Disorder is often misdiagnosed or overlooked. Pediatric bipolar disorder is difficult to diagnosed because many of the symptoms are similar to those of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or conduct disorders — or even just normal, childhood behavior.