Special Needs
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Teach your child with special needs the difference between teasing and bullying
Parents and therapists draw distinctions between "all in good fun" and "hurtful." -
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Low IQ doesn't mean your child won't be able to read
A new study finds children with low IQ are capable of learning to read -
I used the R-word and it changed my life
Sandy never thought about the R-word, until she used it in front of a mom and her son with Down syndrome -
Parents allege abuse of son with autism, sue school district
What to do if you suspect your child is being abused -
When you should tell your children a sibling has a disability
Tips on timing, tone when discussing disabilities -
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Teen carries brother 40 miles to raise cerebral palsy awareness
The true meaning of the bond between siblings -
Choose the right school for your child with special needs
Tips, questions and red flags to find the right school for a child with disabilities -
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Classical pianist plays beautifully with only four fingers
15-year-old Joanna Costa just released her first classical piano CD, despite a disability that left her with two usable fingers on each hand -
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6 Things to say (and not say) to a parent with a Down syndrome diagnosis
Parents share what helps and what hurts -
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Disney's Guest Assistance Card program officially ends — what happens next?
Disney disappoints the special needs community -
Down syndrome advocates: Spotlight on parents making a difference
Mark Leach and Stephanie Meredith leverage passion, experience to pave way for others