A visit to the neighborhood park is a pretty regular and happy activity for most kids. But for children with special needs, such as those in a wheelchair or who suffer from sensitivities associated with autism or other conditions, a trip to the park can be a daunting experience. Round Rock’s Play for All Park
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Struggles of Special Needs Siblings
Kids who grow up with a sibling with special needs may have more of a chance to develop amazing qualities like patience, kindness and compassion. But, they also have struggles. Sometimes they can feel overlooked (unintentionally) by parents and other family. Or, they may be singled out and called upon to ‘step up’ their responsibilities
Read More5 Ways to Treat Colds for Kids with Extra Sensitivities
A sniffle here. A chill there. Cold and flu season has arrived. The average kiddo will suffer about 6 to 8 colds a year, and if unlucky enough, a bout of the flu, too. The rules for nursing a kid through a cold or flu are simple…plenty of rest, warm liquids and maybe some over-the-counter
Read MoreSpecial Needs Hit Primetime with ‘Speechless’
TV shows these days now cover everything from time travel to the transgender. So it’s no surprise that something finally came along addressing the sensitivities, albeit with a splash of humor, about the special needs community. Cue up Speechless from ABC’s primetime lineup. The heart of the story is a character named JJ who has
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