21 Ways to Communicate with Your Special Needs Child

When a child is nonverbal, chances are they not only have a problem speaking, but they also have a problem processing language as it comes into their brain.

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In the Eye of the Beholder

I observed an interesting phenomenon the other day. My nonverbal daughter often has problems making friends with other kids. They notice that she is different almost right away,

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Crash Course: How to Teach Your Special Needs Child at Home

Do not despair. Homeschooling a special needs child is doable. Without even realizing it, you’ve already taught your special needs child at home. You taught your child as

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Welcome to Holland. Thank you, but when can I leave?

You may be familiar with the story written by Emily Perl Kingsley. Mrs. Kingsley wrote it back in 1989 to describe to others what it is like to

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The Serenity Prayer Interpreted for Special Needs Parents

You’ve probably seen them all over the place. The little plaques and wall hangings with these words:God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change

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Welcome

Welcome to the Art of Special Needs Parenting. I want this to be a place where you can come for answers and encouragement. If you have any ideas

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