Free Resources for Parents for Learning Issues and Attention IssuesWhen you are parenting a child with learning issues or attention issues it can feel scary. And very lonely. And even if you are able to identify learning challenges for your child, it can be hard to get the help you need. And support for both you and your…
Summer Travel Survival with Kids with Learning and Attention IssuesEvery season of the year gives us something special and unique. But there is no other season that can be compared to summer, really. The ice cold chill of the air conditioner when you first come inside from the new summer heat, the first time the sun kisses your skin,…
Tackling the Holidays With a Special Needs ChildThe holidays are almost here and while the fun, excitement and noise are what most kids love, they can be the hardest part for a child with special needs. Your holiday visions might need to change a bit to meet the needs of your special kiddo and that's okay. Changing…
Autism: How to Live with and Understand AutismApril is Autism Awareness month. It is a topic that hits close to home for me and millions of Americans every day. Autism is a neurological disorder that affects the brain and causes peculiar behaviors. The spectrum is quite large, ranging from high functioning autism, known as Asperger’s Syndrome, to…
Squagpads: Sara Winter Provides a Safe Place Online for People With Autismgiving back • my world • moms making a difference • moms making a difference
There is a website, newly-launched from Canada, called Squag.com, that is specifically for tweens and teens on the autism spectrum. It is a unique incorporation of social media and autism support, a way for these young people to interact online in a safe and carefully-constructed but open "corner of…
