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Special Parent Spring 2012
On the cover: Grace Driscoll has plenty of energy to keep up with her five older brothers. Mom Katie shares her journey with us.
Starting the special needs journey
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Five travel ideas for families with kids on the autism spectrum
Love, marriage and special needs
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Starting the special needs journey
Three moms share what they've learned to help others Read more...
Five travel ideas for families with kids on the autism spectrum
Traveling with kids with autism is possible and fun - with some careful planning. Read more...
Website helps with logistics for traveling with special needs kids
Michell Haase has traveled around the world with her 19-year-old daughter, a Paralympic hopeful. In 2011, Haase left her job to start TravelinWheels, a website that serves those who looking for accessible travel. Read more...
Love, marriage and special needs
It takes work, but couples can survive a disability. Read more...
Graduating from college, despite intellectual disabilities
Shepherds College in Union Grove, Wis., gives kids with intellectual disabilities the chance to get a higher education. Read more...
Special needs trusts
Tough decisions to be made before crisis strikes. Read more...
Gadgets pave the way for learning
Technology can be the great equalizer for children and adults with disabilities. Often referred to as assistive technology, these programs can help with learning, classroom activities or homework assignments. The following resources, programs and gadgets may help your son maximize his learning potential. Read more...
An illustrated guide to executive functioning disorder
When occupational therapist Jill Rigby found herself in meeting after meeting trying to explain executive functioning disorder to parents, she started writing it down instead. Read more...
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