Special Needs Articles

There are 150 articles in this category.

• 10 Tips for Play DatesBy Cara KoscinskiNavigating social interactions with autism.
• A Space of Their OwnBy Susan Varsames, M.Ed.Organizing the home for children with special needs.
• ABCs and Learning DifficultiesBy Loretta CliftPreparing your special needs child for school.
• Accessing Early InterventionBy Judy WinterHow to help your young child with special needs.
• ADHD and the AM RoutineBy John F. Taylor, Ph.D.Making mornings go smoothly for kids with attention problems.
• ADHD or Gifted?By David Palmer, Ph.D.What parents need to know.
• Advocating for Your Special Needs Child’s EducationBy Patricia S. Phelan, Esq.How to prepare for an IEP meeting.
• Alternative TreatmentsBy Rita ShrefflerLooking beyond traditional ASD therapies.
• Applied Behavioral Analysis and Occupational TherapyBy Ali Adlah, OTR/L, Christopher Cook, MS.Ed., BCaBA, and Melissa Vitarelli, MS.Ed., BCBAAddressing how such therapies can benefit developmentally delayed children.
• Art SmartsBy Ellen NotbohmOffering kids with special needs a creative outlet.
• As the Paper Folds, the Mind UnfoldsBy Hagit Shalev, MSWOrigami as a rehabilitation tool for special education.
• Attacking the SensesBy Donald McDermottA unique martial arts program helps kids with ADHD and other special needs.
• AutismBy Karen Siff ExkornA journey of recovery with autism.
• Autism and EconomicsBy Jeffrey R. SilvermanFinancial planning for families with special needs.
• Autism and TravelBy Monica HollowayTips for long journeys with loved ones.
• Autism Spectrum DisordersBy Nancy D. WisemanAdjusting to the reality of a diagnosis.
• Autism-Friendly SchoolsBy Monica HollowayWhat to seek in an academic setting.
• Balancing ActBy Dr. Robert MelilloHow brain imbalances may lead to autism.
• Behind the PainBy Alexa B. Adams, M.D.Understanding on juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.
• Benefits of Special Needs BasketballBy Michael Furino
• Biomedical InterventionBy Sally KirkThe best-kept secret about autism-spectrum disorders transformed our lives.
• Brain TrainingBy Rich MancusoBoosting brain power and reducing learning struggles.
• Breaking the SilenceBy Lorraine KaplanTeaching children about mental illness.
• Building A Healthy & Happy LifestyleBy Michael FurinoSports and recreation for children and adults with special needs.
• Cause for ConcernBy Jerome Bubrick, Ph.DWhen to worry about your kid’s worries.
• Challenges in the ClassroomBy Karen K. Lowry, RN, MSNHelping kids with ADHD to thrive academically.
• Co-Parenting and Special NeedsBy Sherri DonovanEnsuring that divorce doesn't hurt your tyke's well-being.
• Coming to TermsBy Kristen De Noia, Esq.Navigating the maze of special education acronyms.
• Create Empowering Thoughts When Facing Special NeedsBy Elaine Lerner, MSW, CSWLearn to help yourself and your family.
• Dealing With AutismBy Karen ZelanAdvice for parents of autistic children.
• Dealing with BulliesBy Rita Shreffler and Leslie PhillipsWays to defend your special needs child.
• Dealing With DyslexiaBy Gina Roberts-GreyUnderstanding dyslexia.
• Discipline and DisabilityBy Randy ChapmanDetermining when a child’s misbehavior in school is related to a disability.
• Do You Feel What I Feel?By Britt Collins, MS, OTR/LUnderstanding sensory processing disorder in children.
• Does My Child Need Physical Therapy?By Erica L. Fener, Ph.D.How to face a hard truth and move forward.
• Does Your Child Have ADHD?By Ramon Manon-Espaillat, M.D., and Alan R. Taylor, PA-CA test provides answers about attention.
• Down Syndrome & Dental CareBy Dr. Greg Grillo & Dr. Andrew JordanA guide for caregivers and family members.
• DSM-5By Marisela Huerta, Ph.D.Decoding what it means.
• DyslexiaBy Robert Frank, Ph.D., and Kathryn E. LivingstonHow can you help your dyslexic child?
• Easing Attention StrugglesBy Janie PetersonMaintaining routine to enjoy summertime with your ADHD child.
• Evolving TreatmentsBy Liz Matheis, Ph.D.The progression of special needs therapies.
• Finding an Alternative to ADHD DrugsBy George LuntzA parent’s success story.
• Finding SupportBy Joanne Curcio-QuiñonesA local resource for families with special needs.
• Focus on ADHDBy Beth Ann HillHelping your child live with ADHD.
• Food ChainingBy Cheri Fraker, CCC/SLPA solution to picky and problem eating.
• Food FactorsBy Jane HerseyHow diet affects ADHD.
• For the RecordBy Gloria Lopez-CordleHow to organize the medical history of a child with special needs.
• Friendship and ADHDBy Susan Ashley, Ph.D.Nine ways to make more buddies at school.
• From Tinseltown to Your Town, Autism is EverywhereBy Jenny McCarthyJenny McCarthy on adjusting to her child’s diagnosis of autism.
• Full STEAM AheadBy Rebecca HillCollaboration in education.
• Genetic Testing for AutismBy Andy Peiffer, M.D., Ph.D., and Jonathan Tarbox, Ph.D., BCBA-DDNA offers a more accurate diagnosis of neurodevelopmental disorders.
• George and SamBy Charlotte MooreOne mother tells of life with her two autistic boys.
• Graduating Nursery School with HonorsBy Chantal AflaloCoping strategies for children with special needs.
• Heartbreak and JoyBy Judith ScottOne mother’s journey parenting a daughter with a genetic disorder.
• Helping Special Needs Kids Learn Unfamiliar ThingsBy Michael Furino
• Hidden DisabilitiesBy Judy BlakeTeaching compassion for those who are different.
• Honesty and LDsBy Ellyn LevyWhy it's important to speak openly about learning disabilities.
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• How About ME?By Dr. Linda SonnaHelping your children deal with their special-needs sibling.
• How Fast Life ChangesBy Elaine ParkerMaking tomorrow brighter for children with motor disabilities.
• How to Boost Your Child's Reading Readiness SkillsBy Dr. Emily Levy
• How To Deal With Children Having OCD More EffectivelyBy Amanda Jerelyn
• Hungry for CompassionBy Richard Kahn, MS, RDFeeding children with delays.
• In Need of AttentionBy Elaine Lerner, MSW, CSWHow to be a better parent to your learning disabled child.
• InclusionBy Sean AdelmanWhat it means in the world of special needs.
• Inclusive EducationBy Patricia S. Phelan, Esq.Integrating special needs and typical students in the classroom.
• Infantile SpasmsBy W. Donald Shields, M.D.Recognizing how this seizure disorder affects young children.
• It's AutismBy Andy and Melissa AreffiLife after the diagnosis.
• Keeping Hope AliveBy Lisa C. GreeneMaintaining an attitude of gratitude while parenting children with cystic fibrosis.
• Keys to CommunicationBy Patricia A. Prelock, Ph.D., CCC-SLPIdentify the signs of a disorder.
• Leaps & BoundsBy Lisa PopovichA shift in community development allows special needs and typical kids to play together.
• Listening TherapyBy Susan VarsamesHow it could help an auditory processing disorder.
• Make a PlanBy Dr. Scott BarkinInsight for special needs families to gear up for a fulfilling summer.
• Marriage and Special NeedsBy Ellyn LevyUnderstanding and quelling conflict.
• Moms Know BestBy Liz Matheis, Ph.D.Recognizing the early signs of autism.
• Moving On, Moving UpBy Eric ChessenWhy physical fitness is essential for children with special needs.
• Muscle WorkBy Corey W. Stone, MS, OTR/LConstraint-induced movement therapy for neuromotor disorders.
• Music Therapy and Your ChildBy Lisa Sandagata, MA, MT-BCA creative journey to a better tomorrow.
• My Child Has Special NeedsBy Kami EvansCoping with a diagnosis.
• Nine TipsBy Monica HollowayTo help a child with autism learn to read.
• Now What?By Elaine Lerner, MSW, CSWA parent’s role after an ADHD diagnosis.
• Occupational Therapy and KidsBy Jessica Franco, MS, OTR/L, and Dana Blumberg, OTR/L, SI CertifiedTreatment for those with motor difficulties.
• OCDBy Deniz Sidali, MAWhen an obsession becomes a disorder.
• On the Home FrontBy Jackie CeonzoThe struggle for support endured by families with special needs children.
• One Tic At a TimeBy Dylan PetersGrowing up with Tourette Syndrome.
• Our Son, KennyBy Barbara CoppoGrowing up with autism in a conflicting world.
• Out of BalanceBy Elaine Lerner, MSW, CSWHelp for parents of learning disabled children.
• Parent-Teacher PartnershipsBy Dr. Margaret PetryHelping children with special needs succeed.
• Parental AdvocacyBy Areva D. Martin, Esq.Support for children on the autistic spectrum.
• Pediatric Mental DisordersBy Henry A. Paul, M.D.Does my child need a psychiatric evaluation?
• Playdates with PeersBy Monica HollowaySocializing on the autism spectrum.
• Polycystic Kidney DiseaseBy Michele KarlDecoding what’s hidden in our genes.
• Rett SyndromeBy Aleksandra Djukic, MD, PhDHope for those with the neurodevelopmental disorder.
• Seizures and Your ChildBy The Epilepsy FoundationDealing with epilepsy in children.
• Selective MutismBy Jonathan Berent, LCSW, ACSWA child's silent scream.
• Selective MutismBy Marian B. Moldan, LCSW-RA challenging yet treatable silence.
• Selective MutismBy Dr. Carly OrensteinWhat to do when it’s more than mere shyness.
• Sense and SensibilityBy Nancy PeskeTreating sensory processing disorders.
• Sensory Processing DisordersBy Louise WeadockDoes your child have one?
• Sensory Smart ParentingBy Lindsey BielWhen your child has sensory issues and where to turn for help.
• Services for FamiliesBy Gina ZippoGiving residents a shoulder to lean on.
• Should I be Concerned?By Maureen SchwartzRecognizing learning disabilities.
• Should You Bank on it?By Mamie LipariThe basics of cord blood banking.
• Silent WorldBy Juanita TurnerA daughter shares the ability to hear with her mom.
• So, You Knew That Already?By Naomi BrickelAdvocating academics for your child with special needs.
• Soap and WaterBy Lisa SaundersWhat you need to know about preventing birth defects.
• Special Needs and Anti-Bullying: Part OneBy Michael Furino
• Special Needs Programs: Positive Impact on ParentsBy Michael Furino
• Special Needs SchoolingBy Dr. Liz MatheisThe essentials for a successful school year.
• Special Needs Sleep TipsBy Debbie SassonHow to encourage a good night's rest.
• Speech & LanguageBy Diane R. Paul, PhD, CCC-SLPThe connection between early development and school success.
• Speech and Language ConcernsBy Lauren Weiner, MS, CCC-SLPWhen and how to seek help for your child's development.
• Speech and Language DisordersBy Diane Paul, Ph.D., CCC-SLPHow to help your preschooler tackle the obstacles.
• Speech and Language ProblemsBy Dorothy P. Dougherty, MA, CCC-SLPSeven ways to help your child speak clearly.
• Speech StrugglesBy Lori Melnitsky, MA, CCC-SLPWhy kids stutter and what to do about it.
• Spreading SunshineBy Rachel KalinaDenise DiBella started her small business seven and a half years ago to widen the variety of affordable programs available to Long Island families.
• Sticks and StonesBy Judy WinterWhich words to use when speaking to or about a special needs child.
• Stretching the Mind and BodyBy Kami EvansThe benefits of yoga for children with special needs.
• Struggling With ReadingBy Paul B. Yellin, M.D., FAAPDoes my child have dyslexia?
• Sunny DaysBy Dr. Scott Barkin and Gina MarangaEnjoying the summer with special needs children.
• Surpassing BoundariesBy Amy RossiAnimal therapy transforms disabilities into abilities.
• Talk TherapyBy Erica L. Fener, Ph.D.Addressing speech-language impairments.
• Talk Therapy Part IBy Erica L. Fener, Ph.D.Are parents important in speech therapy?
• Talk Therapy Part IIBy Erica L. Fener, Ph.D.How parents can assist with speech therapy.
• Talking About AutismBy Nancy D. WisemanAn expert Q&A about autism.
• Talking PointsBy Lemmietta McNeilly, Ph.D., CCC-SLPWhat is normal, and what isn’t regarding speech and language development.
• Team CollaborationBy Nicole Kolenda, MS, CCC-SLPA key factor to a successful therapy program for your child.
• Ten Things Your Student With Autism Wishes You KnewBy Ellen NotbohmInsight from a child’s perspective.
• The ABCs of Social Skill DevelopmentBy Jennifer and Laurie Jacobs, MA, CCC-SLPEncouraging children with autism spectrum disorder to socialize.
• The Art of Special NeedsBy Rosa Clemens-HinesUsing creativity to unlock the development of children with special needs.
• The Autistic FightBy Anne ScroggsOne mom’s breakthrough business educating special needs children.
• The Benefits of Bike Riding for Children with Special NeedsBy Michael Furino
• The Blossoming of PeaceBy Kathryn Lynard SoperParenting a child with Down syndrome.
• The High Functioning AutismBy Ellen NotbohmAsperger's explained.
• The IEP MeetingBy Ellyn LevyShould you bring a lawyer?
• The Syndrome MixBy Martin L. Kutscher, M.D.When kids experience a combination of special needs issues.
• The Well OneBy Heather Summerhayes CariouWhat it’s like to have a sibling with special needs.
• Therapy 101By Louise WeadockCut through the confusion of PT, OT, and ST.
• Therapy and PlayBy Aviva WeissFive ways to enhance creativity and learning.
• Therapy Moves ForwardBy Don Scott Matthews, OT, MSChanging the lives of children with special needs.
• Top Ten Winter Weekend Activities for Adults and Children with Special NeedsBy Michael Furino
• Toying AroundBy Toy Industry AssociationActivities that encourage skill building for children of all abilities.
• Twice Exceptional KidsBy Kimberly BusiExceptional because they are gifted & exceptional because they learn differently.
• Unbridled PotentialBy Christina EyubogluEquestrian therapy and special needs.
• Understanding the Ups and DownsBy Edward M. Hallowell, M.D.Guidance on being a great parent to your child with ADHD.
• What About Me?By Roberta Rachel Omin, LCSWMaintaining fairness among special needs and typical siblings.
• What to Expect for Autistic Children?By Jennifer Gillis, Ph.D., BCBAA look at the future of autism.
• When a Cold is More Than Just a ColdBy Vicki and Fred ModellUnderstanding primary immunodeficiency.
• Why a Diagnosis in Kids is KeyBy Gregory T. Lombardo M.D., Ph.DA look diagnosing and treating bipolar disorder in children.
• Writing Strategies for ADHD StudentsBy Dr. Emily Levy