http://www.examiner.com/x-3971-Philadelphia-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:00:33 -0700 Sat, 30 May 2009 21:00:57 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-3971-Philadelphia-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m5d30-Local-treasure-for-kids--Codorus-State-Park?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner  Codorus State Park PhotoCodorus State Park is located in southern York County, Pennsylvania and was named after Codorus Creek.  The 3,452-acre State Park was developed around Lake Marburg by a co-operative effort of local businesses, gover... Parenting kids Activities for kids Summer Activities Sat, 30 May 2009 21:00:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3971-Philadelphia-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m5d30-Local-treasure-for-kids--Codorus-State-Park?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3971-Philadelphia-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m5d24-Pool-safety-tips-for-kids?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner   Photo by Kim GoffSummer is here and most of us either head to the pool in our backyard or other local pools located at State Parks or Waterparks.  Pools are a popular attraction for kids, but unfortunately, it can also be one of the bigge... Parenting Advice opinion kids Activities for kids Pool Safety for kids Sun, 24 May 2009 17:25:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3971-Philadelphia-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m5d24-Pool-safety-tips-for-kids?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3971-Philadelphia-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m5d16-Tips-for-planning-a-vacation-with-an-autistic-child?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner   Photo by Bill GoffAs many of us know, from first-hand experience, raising an autistic child can be extremely challenging and stressful.  Believe it or not, it is possible to have a relaxing vacation with your autistic child.  However... Parenting Vacation tips Sat, 16 May 2009 09:00:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3971-Philadelphia-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m5d16-Tips-for-planning-a-vacation-with-an-autistic-child?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3971-Philadelphia-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m5d13-Local-autism-camps-offer-kids-fun-activities-and-support?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner   Photo by Kim GoffThere are several summer camps located in Pennsylvania that offer autistic campers fun-filled days that include educational as well as social activities.  Campers participate in age appropriate activities such as arts and... Autism Parenting opinion kids Inspiration Coping with Autism autism services Down Syndrome Aspergers Summer camps camps Philadelphia Camps Wed, 13 May 2009 09:27:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3971-Philadelphia-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m5d13-Local-autism-camps-offer-kids-fun-activities-and-support?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3971-Philadelphia-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m5d9-Disabled-UK-soldier-finishes-London-Marathon?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner (AP Photo/Musadeq Sadeq) A disabled UK soldier finished the London Marathon on Saturday, May 9th, two weeks after it ended.  Army Maj. Phil Packer finished “dead last”, but said that he didn’t mind.  ... Advice kids Motivation Inspiration Sat, 09 May 2009 08:30:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3971-Philadelphia-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m5d9-Disabled-UK-soldier-finishes-London-Marathon?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3971-Philadelphia-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m5d8-Local-theatres-offer-free-movies-for-kids-this-summer?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner   R/C Logo by R/C Theatres.An inexpensive summer activity kids and parents can both enjoy and appreciate – watching movies – for free!  Three local R/C Theatres, the R/C Gateway Theater 8 in Gettysburg, the R/C Hanover Movies 16... Parenting Advice opinion kids Moms Activities for kids Free movies Fri, 08 May 2009 13:28:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3971-Philadelphia-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m5d8-Local-theatres-offer-free-movies-for-kids-this-summer?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3971-Philadelphia-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m5d7-ASA-York-offers-free-photo-shoots?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner    Photo by Kim GoffOn June 13, 2009 a private photo session is available for your child at no cost! Brian Mengini, professional photographer and parent of a child on the autism spectrum, is offering all of the ASA York families a half... Free photo shoot Thu, 07 May 2009 17:42:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3971-Philadelphia-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m5d7-ASA-York-offers-free-photo-shoots?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3971-Philadelphia-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m5d6-Happy-Mothers-Day--Being-a-mom-is-hard-than-you-think?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner  Photo by Kim Goff - Kim and Christian 2004Washing clothes, cleaning the house, being the doctor, psychologist, chauffeur, chef, and janitor are just some of the jobs millions of moms do 365 days a year in order to take care of their kids. ... Autism Parenting Advice opinion kids Moms Inspiration Mother's Day Wed, 06 May 2009 14:26:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3971-Philadelphia-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m5d6-Happy-Mothers-Day--Being-a-mom-is-hard-than-you-think?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3971-Philadelphia-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m5d5-Join-ASA-of-York-at-local-Tumble-Town?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner Insert photo caption or credit hereThe Autism Society of America York  Chapter presents…   Meet and play at:     TumbleTown      Saturday May 9, 2009    West Manche... Autism Parenting kids Inspiration Activities for kids Tue, 05 May 2009 18:36:56 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3971-Philadelphia-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m5d5-Join-ASA-of-York-at-local-Tumble-Town?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3971-Philadelphia-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m5d1-Inexpensive-summer-activities-for-kids?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner   Photo by Kim GoffWarm weather is finally here and kids are eager to go outside!  However, once the “newness” of the outdoors weans, parents start to hear the all too familiar phrase, “I’m bored!”  Withou... Parenting Advice opinion kids Moms Activities for kids Fri, 01 May 2009 20:21:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3971-Philadelphia-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m5d1-Inexpensive-summer-activities-for-kids?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3971-Philadelphia-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m4d30-What-parents-should-know-about-swine-flu?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner (AP Photo/Dario Lopez-Mills)The news about swine flu is very unsettling, especially for those of us who are parents. With the news of the 23-month-old who passed away from this flu in Texas, it has made all of us very worried and concerned, more tha... Advice kids Moms swine flu Thu, 30 Apr 2009 15:43:35 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3971-Philadelphia-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m4d30-What-parents-should-know-about-swine-flu?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3971-Philadelphia-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m4d22-Twitter-gives-a-voice-to-autistic-kids?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner AP photo/CNN Larry King LiveTwitter is a free social networking and micro-blogging service that allows users to send and read other users’ updates known as tweets. According to wikipedia.org, “Tweets are text-based posts of up to 140 char... Autism Parenting Advice opinion kids Inspiration Aspergers Twitter Tue, 21 Apr 2009 22:04:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3971-Philadelphia-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m4d22-Twitter-gives-a-voice-to-autistic-kids?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3971-Philadelphia-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m4d20-ASA-York-hosts-local-family-swim-event?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner    ASA York Photo The Autism Society of America York Chapter presents…    YMCA    Family   Swim     Event   YMCA - York Saturday  May 9, 200... autism services Mon, 20 Apr 2009 12:50:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3971-Philadelphia-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m4d20-ASA-York-hosts-local-family-swim-event?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3971-Philadelphia-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m4d17-Susan-Boyle--An-unlikely-hero-of-much-needed-change?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner AP photoSusan Boyle, 47, has become an overnight sensation after singing on the U.K. show “Britain’s Got Talent”.  Audience members apparently booed her until she started singing; even judge Simon Cowell made a comment about h... Advice Motivation Inspiration Fri, 17 Apr 2009 20:59:23 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3971-Philadelphia-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m4d17-Susan-Boyle--An-unlikely-hero-of-much-needed-change?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3971-Philadelphia-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m4d17-Save-the-date--ASA-of-Yorks-Walk-for-Autism-Event?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner  WALKFOR AUTISMSaturday September 12, 2009 John Rudy Park York, PA Save the Date!   Please plan to support ASA York in raising awareness of Autism Spectrum Disorders at our first “WALK FOR AUTISM”.  &nbs... Autism Advice Inspiration Fri, 17 Apr 2009 14:57:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3971-Philadelphia-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m4d17-Save-the-date--ASA-of-Yorks-Walk-for-Autism-Event?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3971-Philadelphia-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m4d17-ASA-of-York----Asperger-Chat-Night?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner    Photo courtesy of ASA of York, PAThe Autism Society of America York Chapter presents… Asperger Chat Night Hosted by ASA York   Thursday May 7, 2009 6:30-8:00pm   York Learning Center, 300 East 7th Avenue, ... Parenting opinion kids Motivation Inspiration Special Needs Aspergers Fri, 17 Apr 2009 14:47:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3971-Philadelphia-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m4d17-ASA-of-York----Asperger-Chat-Night?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3971-Philadelphia-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m4d17-The-Great-Recession-Top-five-bargains-of-2009?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner (AP Photo/Al Behrman)Our economy may be in a slump and you probably aren’t making as many purchases as you used to, however, this may be the best time to take advantage of offers that may not be around much longer.  Businesses are so desp... Advice opinion Finance Budget help Fri, 17 Apr 2009 13:48:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3971-Philadelphia-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m4d17-The-Great-Recession-Top-five-bargains-of-2009?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3971-Philadelphia-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m4d14-Teach-your-daughter-to-volunteer-day?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)Teach your daughter to volunteer day is held annually on the third Saturday of April and is the National volunteer day for the WE-WIN! (Women Empowering Women & Inspiring Now!) organization.  This year's "Teach... Advice opinion Volunteer Ideas kids Moms Inspiration Tue, 14 Apr 2009 16:33:32 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3971-Philadelphia-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m4d14-Teach-your-daughter-to-volunteer-day?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3971-Philadelphia-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m4d14-Animal-therapy-for-autistic-and-aspergerss-kids?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner (AP Photo/Columbia-Greene Humane Society, HO) Animals and kids can be a great combination and give kids an opportunity to relate to another living being. Kids with behavioral and social issues can be difficult to work with and most of them have ... Autism Advice opinion kids Inspiration support Special Needs Tue, 14 Apr 2009 14:18:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3971-Philadelphia-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m4d14-Animal-therapy-for-autistic-and-aspergerss-kids?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3971-Philadelphia-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m4d11-Adult-Autism-Awareness-Day---April-18-2009?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner     AHEADD.org photoAHEADD.org director and Pittsburgh resident Carolyn Komich Hare founded national Adult Autism Awareness Day and will hold a series of panel discussions at the University of Pittsburgh to commemorate the first annual... Autism Parenting Advice opinion kids Bureau of Autism Moms Motivation Inspiration Special Needs Sat, 11 Apr 2009 18:11:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3971-Philadelphia-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m4d11-Adult-Autism-Awareness-Day---April-18-2009?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner