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Chicago Special Parent Winter 2013
On the cover: Angelo Santana, 2, of Aurora with his mom Rita.
Mom on a mission to help son with rare form of primordial dwarfism
Rita Santana has big hopes for her little boy, Angelo, who was born with Russell-Silver Syndrome. Read
In Our Shoes
Chicago teen with autism blogs in real-time about neighborhood crime
Armed with a police scanner and a dedication to civic duty, Timmy Granzow has become a guardian for his community. Read more...
The kindness of a stranger saves a mom during her autistic son's meltdown
A simple reassurance from a stranger in the grocery store provides this Chicago mom with a little extra strength. Read more...
Chicago hospital loans car seats to families with special needs
La Rabida Children's Hospital has been loaning out specialty car seats to low-income families with special needs. Read more...
Teaching kids with special needs interdependence skills through play
Teaching a child cooperation skills is as important as teaching them cognitive or communication skills. Read more...
American Girl expands to include more special needs items
The popular doll company has added new feature options and accessories to better reflect the lives of its young customers. Read more...
Basketball gives Oak Lawn boy with down syndrome a chance to be more than special
On game day, Nate Simon is just part of a team where the score doesn't matter and the crowd goes wild. Read more...
Chicago mom and attorney fights for kids with disabilities
Micki Moran launched The Child & Family Law Center of the North Shore to help families with special needs. Read more...
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Mom on a mission to help son with rare form of primordial dwarfism
Rita Santana has big hopes for her little boy, Angelo, who was born with Russell-Silver Syndrome. Read more...
Art therapy beneficial for kids with ADHD, Asperger's
Local centers help children with special needs work on crucial skills through art projects. Read more...
Ketogenic Diet offers hope of a seizure-free life to children with epilepsy
Research has shown that about one-third of children on the Ketogenic Diet become seizure-free. Read more...
