Michele
A Word on the Bias You'll Face
As parents to special needs kids, one obstacle we face can be other people's perceptions.
We recently attended the updated IEP meeting for my son. I feel that a major portion of his struggles is social. I suggested homeschooling to take the major stresses out of his life, so we can gradually add sociability a little [...]
How to Find Special Needs Programs
You've come to the conclusion that your child needs help. You also know that there are various programs out there in the vast nether that can help you help your child. Where in the world do you begin to do your research? Here are a couple of starting points for you.
This list is intentionally short, [...]
Advocate – Enough Said
Here at Special Needs Bliss, one of our goals is to give you information and resources. The other goal is to let you know that you are not alone. That's important. With that in mind, let me share with you a recent development.
I have two kids with special needs - needs that are very different [...]
Adaptive Clothing
You have a child with special needs – and you need them clothed.
Some of our kids, though, are difficult to dress – or cannot dress themselves due to their issues. From muscle control issues to wheelchair issues and everything in between. Imagine being able to buy clothes that have discreet access to a feeding tube!
Here [...]
Speech Therapy – A Quick Look
For all you Special Needs Parents out there, let's take a quick look at defining Speech Therapy in terms of our kids. We'll be looking at other kinds of therapies later down the road as well.
WHAT
From MedicineNet.com:
The treatment of speech and communication disorders. The approach used depends on the disorder. It may include [...]
Physical Therapy – A Quick Look
For all you Special Needs Parents out there, let's take a quick look at defining Physical Therapy in terms of our kids. We'll be looking at other kinds of therapies later down the road as well.
WHAT
From WebMD:
Physical therapy provides services for people of all ages, from newborns to the very oldest, when medical [...]
Occupational Therapy – A Quick Look
For all you Special Needs Parents out there, let's take a quick look at defining Occupational Therapy in terms of our kids. We'll be looking at other kinds of therapies later down the road as well.
WHAT
From Wikipedia:
Occupational Therapy, often abbreviated as "OT", incorporates meaningful and purposeful occupation to enable people with limitations or impairments to [...]
Call for Special Needs Ideas
As a niche contributor here at Blissfully Domestic, I provide information to YOU. Specifically you who are parents of special needs children.
So… What is it YOU need information on? What questions do you have? What resources do you need? What terminology do you not understand? Nothing is off limits, whether your child suffers from something [...]
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