http://www.examiner.com/x-10560-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner?cid=exrss-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:37:13 -0700 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 01:13:15 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-10560-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Interview-and-review-Dont-swear-with-your-mouth-full?cid=exrss-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner Dr. Cary Chugh has recently published his first book, “Don’t Swear with Your Mouth Full!” The title of the book aptly illustrates the frustration that parents feel when trying to discipline difficult children. Whether your chil... People Profiles Autism Education Resources and Support Groups Mental Health Issues ADHD Oppositional Defiant Disorder Interviews Child Abuse Mon, 23 Nov 2009 01:13:15 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10560-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Interview-and-review-Dont-swear-with-your-mouth-full?cid=exrss-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10560-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Thanksgiving-Craft-idea-using-paint-therapy?cid=exrss-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner Many parents of special needs kids want to do fun activities with their children during the holidays. There is one simple task that parents can  use incorporating the benefits of paint therapy. Depending on the level of your child is how much... Holiday Ideas Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:14:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10560-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Thanksgiving-Craft-idea-using-paint-therapy?cid=exrss-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10560-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m11d19-LifeSkills4Kids-helping-kids-reach-their-potential-every-day?cid=exrss-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner Rhonda Day, Examiner’s Richmond Grand parenting Examiner, wrote an article about LifeSkills4Kids, a program that helps children with sensory processing disorders created by Debbie Hopper, an occupational therapist. Ms. Day’s art... People Profiles Autism Education Resources and Support Groups ADHD Interviews Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:32:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10560-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m11d19-LifeSkills4Kids-helping-kids-reach-their-potential-every-day?cid=exrss-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10560-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m11d18-OperationSafe-An-interview-with-Jonathan-Wilson-founder?cid=exrss-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner Jonathan Wilson, founder of OperationSafe, has spent over 20 years in humanitarian efforts. Currently, his latest project, OperationSafe, has been involved with helping children who have been in trauma either because of wars, natural disasters, po... People Profiles Overall Health Interviews Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:27:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10560-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m11d18-OperationSafe-An-interview-with-Jonathan-Wilson-founder?cid=exrss-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10560-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m11d8-Special-needs-kids-parents-should-rejoice-over-health-care-bills-passing?cid=exrss-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner On Saturday, November 7th, 2009, The House of Representative passed the bill H.R. 3962, a reform on the health care industry in America. What does this mean for parents of special needs kids? The biggest pieces of this legislation is the removal o... News Legislation Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:21:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10560-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m11d8-Special-needs-kids-parents-should-rejoice-over-health-care-bills-passing?cid=exrss-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10560-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m10d28-A-program-that-will-ease-problem-behavior-in-children?cid=exrss-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner Nathan O’Leary of Legacy Publishing wrote in about the article “What is Oppositional Defiance Disorder?” Legacy Publishing is the creator and publisher of the Total Transformation® Program by James Lehman. It is a step-by-ste... People Profiles Autism Education Resources and Support Groups ADHD Oppositional Defiant Disorder Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:44:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10560-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m10d28-A-program-that-will-ease-problem-behavior-in-children?cid=exrss-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10560-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m10d23-AFAA-to-host-National-Town-Hall-Meeting-for-autism?cid=exrss-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner In April 2009, Autism Speaks began hosting a website for Advancing Futures for Adults with Autism (AFAA). This website is a great step forward as the children of today who are being diagnosed at an increasing rate with Autism will one day reach ad... People Profiles Autism News Fri, 23 Oct 2009 21:20:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10560-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m10d23-AFAA-to-host-National-Town-Hall-Meeting-for-autism?cid=exrss-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10560-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m10d23-AFAA-to-host-National-Town-Hall-Meeting-for-autism?cid=exrss-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner In April 2009, Autism Speaks began hosting a website for Advancing Futures for Adults with Autism (AFAA). This website is a great step forward as the children of today who are being diagnosed at an increasing rate with Autism will one day reach ad... People Profiles Autism News Fri, 23 Oct 2009 21:17:52 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10560-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m10d23-AFAA-to-host-National-Town-Hall-Meeting-for-autism?cid=exrss-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10560-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m10d23-Bangors-Single-Moms-Examiner?cid=exrss-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner Shannon Buck, the Bangor Single Moms Examiner, lives in a small town just outside of Bangor, Maine. She has lots of articles for single moms from volunteering to cooking to children's health. She consented to an interview. The Q and A is below... People Profiles Interviews Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:35:41 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10560-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m10d23-Bangors-Single-Moms-Examiner?cid=exrss-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10560-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m10d22-Abusive-Parents-create-the-most-special-needs-kids?cid=exrss-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner Stories in recent news reports have shocked parents around the world. Every day there seems to be more reports of abusive or neglectful parents harming their children, either through willful intention or ignorance. This is despite evidence showing... Mental Health Issues Overall Health Child Abuse Thu, 22 Oct 2009 19:34:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10560-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m10d22-Abusive-Parents-create-the-most-special-needs-kids?cid=exrss-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10560-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m10d22-Including-Samuel-A-documentary-about-inclusion?cid=exrss-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner An award-winning film, “Including Samuel,” is being broadcasted on PBS stations across the United States. The film is about Samuel, who has cerebral palsy and four other families who have different experiences about inclusion. Samuel i... People Profiles Cerebral Palsy Films Thu, 22 Oct 2009 19:11:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10560-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m10d22-Including-Samuel-A-documentary-about-inclusion?cid=exrss-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10560-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m10d22-Alan-Sharland-Why-conflict-resolution-skills-may-not-be-teachable-in-schools?cid=exrss-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner Alan Sharland is a mediator who shares his insights into communication and conflict issues on his website.  In January, his newsletter addressed the topic of teaching conflict resolution skills to children in schools. Every day more an... People Profiles Interviews Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:59:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10560-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m10d22-Alan-Sharland-Why-conflict-resolution-skills-may-not-be-teachable-in-schools?cid=exrss-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10560-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m10d22-2nd-Annual-Autism-Speaks-Heroes-Ball?cid=exrss-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner On Friday, November 13th, 2009, the Chicago chapter of Autism Speaks will host its 2nd Annual Autism Speaks Heroes Ball presented by Legacy Marketing Partners. Be a Hero: Join host Zoraida Sambolin for the ball at Sushi Samba (504 North Wel... Autism Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:44:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10560-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m10d22-2nd-Annual-Autism-Speaks-Heroes-Ball?cid=exrss-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10560-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m10d22-Modified-Halloween-for-Special-Needs-Kids?cid=exrss-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner Shannon Des Roches Rosa posted a blog with cool ideas on how to modify halloween for your special needs child. This is timely information for parents whose children may or may not be able to participate in traditional Halloween activities. Include... Holiday Ideas Halloween Thu, 22 Oct 2009 02:32:45 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10560-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m10d22-Modified-Halloween-for-Special-Needs-Kids?cid=exrss-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10560-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m10d9-New-toy-for-those-with-gluetin-allergies?cid=exrss-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner   Soy-yer DoughAccording to a report by Kristin Crowley featured on the website, The Autism News, a clever student at Purdue University has invented a new toy for those with gluten allergies! Sawyer Sparks, the student, created this product afte... Autism Education Overall Health ADHD Fri, 09 Oct 2009 08:41:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10560-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m10d9-New-toy-for-those-with-gluetin-allergies?cid=exrss-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10560-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m9d27-What-is-Agenesis-of-the-Corpus-Callosum-ACC?cid=exrss-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner   This is an MRI of a normal corpus callosum A reader wrote in about her special needs daughter who has Agenesis of the Corpus Callosum (ACC). She wanted to cause awareness for this disorder and to give parents whose children may have ACC a... Responses to Reader Requests People Profiles Overall Health Sun, 27 Sep 2009 20:00:51 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10560-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m9d27-What-is-Agenesis-of-the-Corpus-Callosum-ACC?cid=exrss-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10560-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m8d28-Autistic-Teens-and-Social-Skills?cid=exrss-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner    A recent article on AOL News told of a story that touched this author’s heart. It was forwarded to me by my husband.This story is about a program created for Autistic teens who need social skills developed and run by clinical psych... Autism Education Fri, 28 Aug 2009 11:07:51 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10560-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m8d28-Autistic-Teens-and-Social-Skills?cid=exrss-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10560-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m8d16-Special-Needs-Kids-Info-101-What-is-Obsessive-Compulsive-Disorder?cid=exrss-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner   Clip ArtChildren with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) are more common than one might think. One in about 200 children or teens have it, from mild to moderate. If adults are included in the count, about one in every 50 people have it so cha... What is? Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Sun, 16 Aug 2009 17:20:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10560-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m8d16-Special-Needs-Kids-Info-101-What-is-Obsessive-Compulsive-Disorder?cid=exrss-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10560-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m8d15-Working-parents-and-special-needs-kids-equal-time-crunch?cid=exrss-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner   Plan your time wiselyWith school starting soon for some and already started for others, this is the time when many working parents struggle the most. There are many factors that escalate the turmoil during the school year that are not an issue... Education Resources and Support Groups Sat, 15 Aug 2009 15:37:25 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10560-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m8d15-Working-parents-and-special-needs-kids-equal-time-crunch?cid=exrss-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10560-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m8d9-Special-Needs-Kids-Info-101-What-is-Oppositional-Defiant-Disorder?cid=exrss-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner      Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) is a type of behavioral disorder. Many people who have not come across a child who has ODD may not understand the difference between a child or adolescent with ODD and a typical child&rsquo... What is? Oppositional Defiant Disorder Sat, 08 Aug 2009 23:44:41 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10560-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m8d9-Special-Needs-Kids-Info-101-What-is-Oppositional-Defiant-Disorder?cid=exrss-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner