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Your child has been diagnosed with a learning disability and now you need to learn to decode the world of special needs and special education services. You then need to become the voice of your child. You need to become your child's advocate so that your child gets all the support they need to thrive. Being a good advocate for your child is the best way to ensure that your child receives all the services they need to lead a meaningful life.Advocating for your child with special needs can be hard work. These 16 things might be a great help...

As parents, we all want our children to feel loved, supported, and encouraged. However, when you have a child with special needs, it can be challenging to know how to provide the best support. Every child with special needs has unique abilities and challenges, and it is crucial to tailor your approach to your child's individual needs. In this article, we will share 8 ways to support a child with special needs at home. These tips are designed to help you create a safe and nurturing environment for your child and show them that they are loved and valued. #1....

Motor skills are simply our ability to move parts of our body. It's a term that can cover a wide variety of movements. It can include hand movements, the control of limbs, and precise actions of the whole body. Motor skills help us perform tasks that we might otherwise find difficult or impossible. They help us do things like write, type, or rake leaves. As children, our motor skills help us learn how to do basic things, such as how to walk, how to feed ourselves, and how to tie our shoes or hold pencils. Our motor skills later grow...

Children with Autism and Special Needs find water fascinating and this fascination can be dangerous especially if they have a tendency to wander. In a recent study, statistics show that autistic children are more prone to drowning. That's because these children are not vigilant about their safety and don't feel fear the same way that other children do. They seem to lose their sense of danger which can be a life-threatening situation. So teaching them to swim can be an important life skill which also has a lot of other benefits like:  1. Swimming is fun.  Swimming is a fun...

Many children are frightened of going to the dentist. And with good reason. Teeth cleanings and fillings often involve shots of numbing medication, bright lights, and mirrors. And while it is true that we would all prefer to avoid dental visits, the fact is that if we don’t get our teeth checked regularly they will suffer. And this is true whether you have autism or not. And it's hard for a toddler or preschooler to stay still for the examination and cleaning, so it’s hard for parents to hold them still.There are simple steps that can be taken to help...