New tips and tools for coping with disability

Track food with a food journal

Tue, 15 May 2012 15:17:43 GMT

Finally, a way to track food that gives you enough room to write, and is easy to use. If only all food diaries were this good.

Buy your personalized food diary here!

Tue, 15 May 2012 14:59:23 GMT

This easy-to-use food diary tracks valuable details: food eaten, time, place, attention level and emotional state. You and your health team will benefit from tracking food this way.

2012 Calendar Sell-off - FREE SHIPPING to US and CANADA

Mon, 07 May 2012 23:08:04 GMT

There are still some great 2012 large print calendars left, and prices are great.
Order a 2-pack, and get free shipping to anywhere in the US or Canada. Choices include:

Big Letters, Big Numbers
This calendar was designed specifically for low vision
Monster Grid
Large print, wide calendar, with color
Mammoth Grid
- The largest grid calendar I know of
- Ideal for people with advanced macular degeneration.
- Also, the large format is ideal for a classroom environment or for group planning.

Hurry, while supplies last!

Amazing discount for families at Pebbles resort in jamicia

Thu, 03 May 2012 19:36:35 GMT

50% off excluding holidays for families with a physically disabled child. Personal nanny included at this all inclusive resort for families

learning disorder

Thu, 03 May 2012 18:32:37 GMT

a child that has a learning disorder and have been digonse with borderline retardation is that concerder special needs === Editor: Yup. Learning disability

Disabled and driving a car

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:10:04 GMT

my client wants to get his drivers license, I know he is fully capable, how should he break it to his parents?

UK Supermarket not accessible

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:05:37 GMT

I conclude that Sainsbury's supermarket UK does not like disabled people. The mobility scooters (well done in principle) with shopping 'trolley' attached

Zumba to reduce stress

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:04:38 GMT

I swear it has saved my sanity!!

Florida state Parks - Disability Discount

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 15:58:11 GMT

http://www.floridastateparks.org/thingstoknow/fees.cfm#overnightaccommodationdiscounts OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATION DISCOUNTS Senior citizens and disabled

how to monitor an autistic childs room

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 14:52:16 GMT

My son is 8 and severely autistic. For lots of reasons, I would like to be able to monitor him when he is in his room at night. Has anyone used a video

SeaWorld & Universal Studios - disability discount

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 14:51:48 GMT

My family went to SeaWorld in 2009 & they let my son in for free & 1 adult. On Univeral Studios website it says they offer a 15% discount for handicapped.

Canadian Tax Tips for People with Disabilities and their families

Sun, 01 Apr 2012 17:02:29 GMT

Once again, Graeme Treeby has prepared an excellent Tax Tips Guide for people with disabilities and their families. It's a well-written guide that will help you sort out which deductions you can claim and even how to claim refunds for previous years you may have missed. The 2011 version is now available - free! You'll receive access to the Tax Tips guide automatically when you sign up for our newsletter here:
http://www.special-need-child-canada.com/tax-tips.html You can also download the guide - just right-click on the link when you receive it, and choose Save As... Enjoy!

Developing a Caregiver Job Description

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 18:22:04 GMT

Are you stuck on how to go about developing a caregiver job description for your special need child? What do you include? How do you use it? Here are some answers.

Craniosacral massage therapy

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 18:22:12 GMT

Read about our experience with craniosacral massage therapy to treat an infant with cerebral palsy

Play Pac Man - Free Online Games

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 17:52:32 GMT

Playing the classic Pac Man game can be a nice incentive for people with special needs, especially learning disabilities. You can try it out here for free, and play as long as you want

Play Super Mario Online

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 17:48:16 GMT

Playing the classic Super Mario game can be a nice incentive for people with special needs, especially learning disabilities. You can try it out here for free, and play as long as you want.

Turning the Manifestation of Physical Disability Into Beautiful Music

Sun, 26 Feb 2012 17:21:25 GMT

Catherine Branch’s newest CD, “Music of Difference”, hopes to start conversations about disability in America, as well as increase awareness of the countless

Dealing with autism and violence - looking for suggestions

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:54:48 GMT

My 11 year old grandchild has been diagnosed with Autism (many years ago). He is becoming increasingly violent in the home, car and in school. His psychiatrist

Help parents identify autistic children

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:47:40 GMT

How can parents identify autistic children? This quick checklist provides the red flags a parent can look for.

Autism Awareness Bracelet Shop

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:44:46 GMT

An autism awareness bracelet is a great way to subtly promote autism awareness in all sorts of settings. For autism awareness month, check out our amazing selection.

Choose the best augmentative communication device

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:41:57 GMT

This is where you'll find information on choosing the best augmentative communication device that is effective but won't break your budget.

comprehension

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 19:10:58 GMT

if your just young 13 ish like me and u have a bond with special needs children then use my strategy find what they like to do often and what makes them

A favourite song when I'm stressed

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 19:09:22 GMT

These days, When my twelve-year old special cherub is creating chaos (read embarrassing moments) around him, I do not get stressed. Instead I start massaging

Autism and violence in the classroom - Standing on the precipice

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 17:47:35 GMT

My son is eleven years old and autistic. Just over the last couple of months, his behavior has made a dramatic turn towards being increasing violent during

Victimized Daughter Trapped on Cruise

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 01:12:05 GMT

My daughter was stalked and harassed by a 23 year old staff member for a travel agency specializing in autism when he was given access to the teen area.

Even Little Breaks Help Caregivers

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 15:15:43 GMT

Even a little time to yourself helps. And, try not to spend that time cleaning house! I like to get a good hot shower when my little one is napping - although

Frustrated and sad - High functioning autism and violence

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 21:17:26 GMT

My husband and I have a soon to be 11 year old boy with high functioning autism. Despite having over the top tantrums as a toddler, he seemed to be growing

In pain due to Fibromyalgia

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 21:32:03 GMT

I found out I was bipolar when I was a teen, I learned to cope without treatment and am working. For a while now I been having trouble working due to

IDK... This is toughest. Do we have the next one vaccinated?

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 19:27:30 GMT

Have a grandson. Definately VERY verbal, till vaccination. Hum, coincidentally? Maybe. But, he didn't speak one word for over 6 months. After over

Autism Research Idea - Compare patch test positivity to thimerosal in children with and without autism

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 19:22:40 GMT

This has not been done and it could be a useful study if there is a difference between the groups. ---- Editor's Note... This is a great idea! I really

LIFELINE ACROSS AMERICA (Phone Service)

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 21:38:33 GMT

Discounts on monthly phone service charges LIFELINE ACROSS AMERICA LIFELINE AND LINKUP: AFFORDABLE TELEPHONE SERVICE FORINCOME-ELIGIBLE CONSUMERS

Federal USGS Parks Access Pass

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 17:14:22 GMT

America the Beautiful - Access Pass How can this program help me? The Access Pass offers a free lifetime entrance permit to visit national parks, monuments,

VA. Game & Inland Fisheries

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 17:08:47 GMT

Free state freshwater Fishing Licenc

VA State Parks

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 17:08:12 GMT

Free admission to all state parks. Discount on some extra admission fees

Dating Someone with Status 2 Down Syndrome

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 18:05:23 GMT

I am just falling in love with a man who says he has Status 2 Down Syndrome. I am glad that he felt comfortable enough to tell me, but I don't know what

We wrote a book Destination Disneyland Resort with Disabilities

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 03:27:01 GMT

My co-author, Edna Wooldridge, and I, Sue Buchholz, have written a book called Destination Disneyland Resort with Disabilities. I have 6 adopted children

Offering volunteer services in GRETNA, LOUISIANA for children with Down Syndrome

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 21:47:59 GMT

I WANT TO VOLUNTEER MY TIME CARING FOR CHILDREN WITH DOWNS SYNDROME AND OTHER DISABILITIES. MY GOAL IS TO FIND A LOCAL FACILITY WHERE I CAN GIVE MY TIME

Two children with special needs - looking for advice on coping

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 21:36:36 GMT

I am a single parent of two special needs childdren. My son is 15 and is severly disabled. He has CP, microcepaly, seizures, scoliosis, feeding tubes,

Century 16 Greenback Theater - free admission

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 21:09:59 GMT

Caregiver escorting disable person gets in free. :

Can "stair-bombing" lead to better accessibility?

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 21:09:25 GMT

Here's a cheeky way to make more people aware of accessibility issues - stairbombing. What's involved is identifying a building that is not accessible,

Texas Parks and Wildlife offers free annual pass

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 16:09:49 GMT

It's called a disability pass. Allows disabled member only free park access. It does not cover rental, cabin fees etc. Take social security award letter

CPR on someone with Down Syndrome?

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 16:07:07 GMT

Can you preform CPR on a person with down syndrome

Help the disabled or increase corporate profits?

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 16:42:11 GMT

I'm just a bystander to the political nonsense going on in Washington, but still, as more details emerge, I get angrier and angrier. Are these guys for

I don't throw pity-parties and I force myself to go to work so "it can't be that bad".

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 16:00:56 GMT

I'm currently in my 20s and was born with skeletal defects involving my hips, legs and feet. I've had numerous surgeries to correct and preserve the joints

Down Syndrome Facts

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 15:53:28 GMT

If you're over 35 and pregnant, then you need this important fact on down syndrome - your child is at risk. All pregnancies carry some risk however, so you should review these down syndrome facts.

Getting daily nutrition

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 15:14:21 GMT

Our son has cerebral palsy and can't swallow hard things - so we were stuck on how to make sure he is getting his daily nutrients once he stopped drinking

Financial assistance for medication and doctors

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 22:05:36 GMT

is there any one that can help me with the cost of the doctor visits and medication that is need for my 6 year old daughter. I have no job with 2 other

Single Parent of a Special Needs Child

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 16:01:56 GMT

My name is Shelly and I am a 40 y/o single parent of a Special Needs Child.... I have two other children that are normal. My children's father walked

Disabilty discount from New York State Department of motor vehicles

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 15:44:22 GMT

For state id. $10 regular price $6.50 for proof SSI/SS

adults with disabilities using chewlery

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 15:40:53 GMT

I need to find a website or written documentation on chewlery being appropriate for adults. My consumer needs the chewelrey and would benefit greatly.