Raising a child with special needs is expensive. Therapies, doctors, interventions, schools, child care and so on are costly. Some moms of children with special needs are finding that starting their own home businesses provides more income that they seek and, is a way for them to care for a child with special needs.
Are you [...]
Are you staying close to home over Memorial Day Weekend?
Your decision to travel with your child with special needs may involve considerations other than cost, such as accommodations, changes to routine and dietary needs. The hospitality industry is responding to invitations from businesses that serve the disabled community for changes to standard operating procedure. This [...]
Are you ready for tax time?
Your family may work with a good accountant, but consulting a qualified special needs planner at tax time can solve complicated questions about taxable income affecting people with disabilities. According to the Academy of Special Needs Planners, http://www.specialneedsplanners.com, all income is not taxable. For example, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, [...]
When you make your spring break and summer plans include Morgan’s Wonderland as one of your destinations. It’s located in San Antonio, TX.
Morgan’s Wonderland is the world’s first ultra accessible family fun theme park. http://www.morganswonderland.com. It opens on April 10, 2010. Admissions to the Park require an online reservation or call 1-210-637-3434.
Morgan’s Wonderland is part of a [...]
The American Association for the Advancement of Science, www.aaas.org, met this past weekend. The scientists agreed that a connection exists in the brain between words and music. They said that music education can help children with developmental delays, including autism, to use speech more accurately.
Dr. Gottfried Schlaug, Associate Professor of Neurology at Harvard Medical [...]
This year I’m giving myself a gift for the holidays. I’m getting a puppy! I’m excited about having another companion but I’m terrified about adding more responsibility to my already full plate. But, I’ve met the little puppy and now I’m head over heels for him.
I encourage you to treat yourself special this holiday season and [...]
What toys are you buying for your kids with special needs this holiday season? Do you target toys that appeal due to their uniqueness, your child’s likes and dislikes, because they relate to your child’s therapeutic goals or, all of the above? If you’re unsure about what things to consider when buying toys for children [...]
Do you know what gifts your kids want for the holidays? Let me recommend a couple of favorites around my house:
1) Bop It TM by Parker Brothers – This toy is loads of fun for all ages. It came out a few years ago but Parker Brothers has updated its look and added slightly more [...]
Ready, set, GO! Are you ready?? The holidays are here!
With Halloween just a few days away, it’s time to prepare yourself and your family for the upcoming holiday season. Halloween can be a challenging time for children with special needs. There are lots of things to contend with…sugar, spooky costumes, crazy schedules, parties…so planning is [...]
This summer may be one of the hottest on record. Daily we look for ways to entertain ourselves that do not involve being outside for long periods of time; unless, we’re swimming. And frankly, I’m a bit water logged.
We’ve discovered Pump-It-Up. It’s an inflatable playnasium. They offer pop-in play hours during the week where your [...]
