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Best Buddies International - A Great Opportunity For Your Child

by Kristyn Crow

22 Sep 2007 10:19 PM

Parents of children with cognitive delays often worry their kids might be isolated from the real world and have difficulty making friends. Socialization is so important for children with intellectual disabilities.

Locks and Locks of Love

by Kristyn Crow

08 Mar 2007 12:09 AM

Today my stepdaughter Sunni sacrificed something very beautiful and precious for the sake of a child she's never met. For the last year, she's been growing out her long strawberry blonde hair so that she could donate it to the "Locks of Love" foundation.

Orientation and Mobility for the Visually Impaired Individual

by Nichole True

07 Dec 2006 09:34 PM

As a parent of a visually impaired child there are many challenges to meet, one of them being just the simple act of walking freely from one place to the other unassisted. There is therapy available called Orientation and Mobility therapy (O & M).

Swim, Laugh, and Thrive With Dolphins!

by Kristyn Crow

09 Aug 2006 10:22 AM

There is something powerful about humans interacting with dolphins. These tranquil, intelligent creatures have been shown to be gentle with children, almost sensing their vulnerability.

Get ready for... SUMMER CAMP!

by Kristyn Crow

25 May 2006 10:57 PM

School's almost out and summer is just around the corner. If you haven't considered it before, summer camps for kids with disabilities are fun, instructional, inspiring, and offer ways for kids to socialize.

How Music Therapy Can Help Your Child

by Kristyn Crow

19 Apr 2006 10:29 AM

Music has a way of reaching us, touching our souls and inspiring us in a way that is very powerful. Often it can have a very effective impact on children with disabilities, especially children with speech and language disorders and gross or fine-motor difficulties.



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