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In Jesse's Shoes - A Fabulous Book Giveaway!

by Kristyn Crow

12 Oct 2007 10:01 AM

Yesterday I received a copy of a beautiful book entitled, In Jesse's Shoes by Beverly Lewis, illustrated by Laura Nikiel, and published by Bethany House Publishers. It's a story about a girl, Allie, who must accompany her special needs brother Jesse to the bus stop each morning.

EEG Neurofeedback: Can a Video Game Teach Your Child to Learn?

by Kristyn Crow

28 Feb 2007 01:10 PM

Since video games are captivating for most children, why not use them to teach developmentally delayed kids how to learn?

Wheelchairs With Love, From America

by Kristyn Crow

20 Dec 2006 10:22 AM

The holidays are here, and if your kids are like mine, they haven't a care in the world. They've written their letters to Santa--filled with requests for video games, clothes, toys, electronic gadgets and gizmos of all kinds. Their world is full of excess.

Santa's Developmental Toy List

by Kristyn Crow

30 Nov 2006 08:26 PM

The holidays are upon us, and you might be wondering about how to choose toys that are developmentally appropriate for your child. The stores are filled with all kinds of gizmos and gadgets and electronic stuff. Sometimes the simpler toys are better for kids who are facing challenges.

Get Busy Living! How Occupational Therapy Can Help Your Child

by Kristyn Crow

09 Oct 2006 03:51 PM

The job of "living" can be complicated. We have a lot of things to accomplish on our to-do lists each day. But imagine if even the simplest tasks were causing us trouble.

The Rhythm Is Gonna Get You...

by Kristyn Crow

03 Oct 2006 08:20 PM

Has your child got rhythm? Sounds like a strange question.

Will a Special Diet Help Your Child?

by Kristyn Crow

26 Sep 2006 06:16 PM

Parents of children with special needs often get recommendations from other parents about putting their kid on a specialized diet.

Autism? Aspergers? ADHD? How Auditory Training Can Help

by Kristyn Crow

22 Sep 2006 08:17 AM

Several years ago, I read an astonishing book about a girl with autism, Georgie, who was only attached to inanimate objects and had no interest in human beings. She was completely withdrawn into her own world seemed unreachable. She had strange reactions to ordinary sounds and events.

12 Tips for Parents of Special Needs Kids who Ride the School Bus

by Kristyn Crow

23 Aug 2006 06:35 PM

With school back in session, many children with special needs will be riding school busses. Here are some tips to help make your child's bussing experience problem-free: Know your child's bussing arrangement.

Disneyland and Special Needs Families

by Kristyn Crow

19 Jun 2006 08:44 AM

My family just returned from our annual trip to California. We spent time at the beach, Hollywood, Los Angeles, and one day in the world of Mickey Mouse. There's something about Disneyland that has a real hold on me. I absolutely adore it.



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