IN EVERY ISSUE
• Latest news & updates • Tips that can immediately help your family • Resource guide
• Directory of state and local organizations • Directory of private schools
• Inside The Board of Education • Spotlight on specific treatments • Parental & legal rights
Ask the Experts
Identifying behavioral disorders and concerns affecting children. Where parents can get advice on treating certain disorders.
What’s Up Doc?
Psychologist or psychiatrist? Everything you need to know to get the right help!
Autism Awareness
This effects every one of 110 children born in the US. Is enough being done?
Mental Illness
This is no longer a dirty little secret. Early signs and what you must do to deal with these illnesses.
Learning Disabilities
What you need to know to identify learning disabilities and what you need to do.
RX Advice
What medications are right for your child? Should your child be on medication?
Our experts help you decide.
Common Threads
Many disorders share distinct features in common which may help in diagnosis
and treatment. Find the connections.
Estate Planning
Plan for the future for your child. People often neglect planning ahead. We’ll help you get started.
Cost Of Care
The cost of care can be crippling. Financial planning is a must. We have 20 tips you must know.
Curriculum Cues
General and special education curriculum for those students with disabilities. Find the standards.
Understanding An IEP
Useful information to explain Individualized Education Programs. What do IEPs mean for students with disabilities, their families and school staff?
Class Clues
Classroom accommodations for specific behaviors and disorders. Create productive and school and home environments.
Parent-Teacher Relations
How best to work with school administrators, educators and counselors.
Family Support
Individual, group or family therapy: Which is best for you?
School Readiness
Ways to prepare yourself and your child for the stress of school, other children and the difficulties they may face.
Science Lesson
The chemical imbalance associated with
disorders. What does it mean and how is it detected?
Off the Shelves
Book and internet resources and reviews. Inspirational and helpful reading for parents and children.
Social Skills & Strategies
How to help your children make friends and build their self-esteem.
The Other Child
Helping siblings of special needs children handle a lack of attention and feelings of jealousy.
Art Therapy
Can this interactive therapy benefit you and your child?
Summer Camps
Every child should enjoy summer break. Top recreational facilities for every special need.
Ground Rules
Disciplining a special needs child: Ways to properly handle punishment.
Discrimination
People can be insensitive and not understand your needs. Prepare yourself and your child on how to handle this.
Food for Thought
Nutrition as an alternative treatment. Does it work? Is it right for you?
Soothing Thoughts
Professional advice on what you can do to help your child be more tranquil. Helpful hints for reducing family stress. Make a better environment for all family members.