http://www.examiner.com/x-8793-Phoenix-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:23:45 -0700 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 11:08:29 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-8793-Phoenix-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m9d11-Parents-Prefer-Stroller-Style-Wheelchairs?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner Thomashilfen SwiftyBuying your child her first wheelchair may not be your favorite milestone, but wheelchairs have come a long way in recent years. Stroller-style wheelchairs provide the positioning benefits a special needs child requires but don't l... Caring for our kids Fri, 11 Sep 2009 11:08:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8793-Phoenix-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m9d11-Parents-Prefer-Stroller-Style-Wheelchairs?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8793-Phoenix-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m8d6-Supplement-IEP-information-with-a-transition-book?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner Source: Mateusz Stachowski/stock.xchngBefore a special needs child in Arizona starts each year of school, an Individualized Education Program (IEP) is prepared by a group including the parents, teachers and school therapists. Although the IEP is an i... Caring for our kids Thu, 06 Aug 2009 17:07:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8793-Phoenix-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m8d6-Supplement-IEP-information-with-a-transition-book?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8793-Phoenix-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m8d5-How-much-help-is-too-much-help?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner When a child with a disability struggles, it is natural for us to want to step in and provide assistance. However if we do too much, the child never learns to fend for herself and will be more dependent in the future. It is difficult to find a balanc... Caring for our kids Wed, 05 Aug 2009 12:51:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8793-Phoenix-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m8d5-How-much-help-is-too-much-help?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8793-Phoenix-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m8d2-Provide-financial-security-for-disabled-children-with-a-special-needs-trust?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner Any parent should plan for a child's future in case the parents should pass away before the child has grown. When your child has disabilities, the planning is both more critical and more complicated. A special needs trust protects the money you put a... Caring for our kids Sun, 02 Aug 2009 12:41:35 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8793-Phoenix-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m8d2-Provide-financial-security-for-disabled-children-with-a-special-needs-trust?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8793-Phoenix-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m7d31-Fathers-of-special-needs-kids-need-our-support?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner Source: Roque Corona/stock.xchng Raising a child with disabilities is challenging to both parents. Mothers are more likely than fathers to have an emotional support network, but that doesn't mean men don't need assistance as well. In my Mother's ... Caregiver Support Fri, 31 Jul 2009 12:55:51 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8793-Phoenix-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m7d31-Fathers-of-special-needs-kids-need-our-support?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8793-Phoenix-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m7d28-Neurological-benefits-of-music-therapy?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner Source Armando Apollo/stock.xchngResearch has shown time and time again that music is a powerful healing force for children with neurological disabilities. Unfortunately, disabled kids in Arizona have less access to this treatment than they used to.I... Government Caring for our kids Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:25:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8793-Phoenix-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m7d28-Neurological-benefits-of-music-therapy?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8793-Phoenix-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m6d23-Information-on-Special-Needs-Trusts-for-Children-with-Hydrocephalus?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner  The Phoenix chapter of the Hydrocephalus Association is holding a question and answer session with local attorneys about the unique long-term financial needs of children with hydrocephalus.Attorneys from the Ledbetter Law Firm will answer quest... Caring for our kids Events Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:57:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8793-Phoenix-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m6d23-Information-on-Special-Needs-Trusts-for-Children-with-Hydrocephalus?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8793-Phoenix-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m5d23-GAO-report-on-abuse-of-disabled-kids-in-schools?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner The US Government Accountability Office released a report detailing hundreds of cases of abuse against children in treatment centers and public and private schools. Shockingly, many of these actions are not illegal under Arizona law.I recommend you d... News Government Sat, 23 May 2009 09:16:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8793-Phoenix-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m5d23-GAO-report-on-abuse-of-disabled-kids-in-schools?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8793-Phoenix-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m5d21-Arizona-Department-of-Economic-Security-cuts-provider-rates-by-10?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner Source: Sanja Gjenero/stock.xchngIn response to their slashed budget, the DES is again attempting to reduce the rates it pays providers by 10%. As a DES provider, I say bravo!Three months ago DES announced it would be cutting provider rates to meet t... News Government Thu, 21 May 2009 21:24:11 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8793-Phoenix-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m5d21-Arizona-Department-of-Economic-Security-cuts-provider-rates-by-10?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8793-Phoenix-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m5d19-Disability-is-no-excuse-to-allow-our-kids-to-run-wild?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner Source: duchesssa/stock.xchngSome kids have disabilities such as autism or cognitive delays that may cause problem behaviors. Although the child may not be able to control the behavior, we as parents and caregivers can.In the Friday edition Arizona R... Caring for our kids Tue, 19 May 2009 11:29:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8793-Phoenix-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m5d19-Disability-is-no-excuse-to-allow-our-kids-to-run-wild?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8793-Phoenix-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m5d19-Disability-is-no-excuse-to-allow-our-kids-to-run-wild-part-2?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner Source: Kat Jackson, stock.xchng We have had our own experiences with behavior problems. Maria is a sweet and affectionate girl. Unfortunately part of her affection involves biting and pulling hair. She has bitten people hard enough to draw blood ... Caring for our kids Tue, 19 May 2009 11:25:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8793-Phoenix-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m5d19-Disability-is-no-excuse-to-allow-our-kids-to-run-wild-part-2?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8793-Phoenix-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m5d14-Wildlife-World-Zoo-Aquarium-is-a-good-destination-for-children-with-disabilities?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner Recently we took a trip to the new aquarium at Phoenix's World Wildlife Zoo. Although it could use a few tweaks for full accessibility, it is a great experience for special needs kids. Note that we visited only the aquarium and not the zoo itself ... Local Attractions Thu, 14 May 2009 10:46:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8793-Phoenix-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m5d14-Wildlife-World-Zoo-Aquarium-is-a-good-destination-for-children-with-disabilities?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8793-Phoenix-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m5d10-Mothers-Day-is-particularly-meaningful-for-moms-with-special-needs-kids?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner Being a mom is a tough job especially if your child has disabilities. Today is a day for us to thank all mothers, not just our own, for the hard work they do. It's also a time for us to resolve to support them throughout the year.Despite changing gen... Caregiver Support Sun, 10 May 2009 13:53:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8793-Phoenix-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m5d10-Mothers-Day-is-particularly-meaningful-for-moms-with-special-needs-kids?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8793-Phoenix-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m5d7-Celebrate-World-Red-Cross-Day?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner May 8 is World Red Cross Day and World Red Crescent Day. The day celebrates the global humanitarian efforts of the National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. It is an opportunity for each of us to consider ways we can contribute to their effort... Swine Flu Charities Thu, 07 May 2009 21:42:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8793-Phoenix-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m5d7-Celebrate-World-Red-Cross-Day?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8793-Phoenix-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m5d5-Workshop-Transitioning-from-Tube-Feeding?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner On Tuesday, May 12, the P.O.P.S.I.C.L.E Center in Phoenix is holding the third in its series of ten monthly workshops entitled Understanding your Child's Feeding Challenges: Practical Strategies and Useful Resources. This session is Transitioning fro... Events Tue, 05 May 2009 20:57:51 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8793-Phoenix-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m5d5-Workshop-Transitioning-from-Tube-Feeding?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8793-Phoenix-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m5d3-Are-your-charitable-donations-going-where-you-think-they-are-going?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner Source: Dani Simmonds, stock.xchngToday's Arizona Republic reports that a network of charities getting donations from the Combined Federal Campaign has been using that money to pay for vacations in France while supplies they claimed had been sent to ... News Charities Sun, 03 May 2009 12:27:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8793-Phoenix-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m5d3-Are-your-charitable-donations-going-where-you-think-they-are-going?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8793-Phoenix-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m5d2-Telephone-Pioneers-of-America-Park-a-park-built-for-people-with-disabilities?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner View Larger MapParents of disabled children have an exceptional recreational resource and yet few seem to know about it. Telephone Pioneers of America Park is a facility designed from the ground up for full accessibility.  It was the first ... Local Attractions Sat, 02 May 2009 14:31:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8793-Phoenix-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m5d2-Telephone-Pioneers-of-America-Park-a-park-built-for-people-with-disabilities?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8793-Phoenix-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m4d28-Swine-flu-hysteria-strikes-again?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner Source: Jyn Meyer, stock.xchng It's been my experience that parents of special needs children have a different attitude than other parents toward incidents like this swine flu scare. Either they get philosophical about it, too busy with actual pro... News Caring for our kids Swine Flu Tue, 28 Apr 2009 13:05:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8793-Phoenix-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m4d28-Swine-flu-hysteria-strikes-again?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8793-Phoenix-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m4d27-Arizona-state-budget-cuts-Help-disabled-kids-or-help-abused-kids?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner Parents of special needs kids in Phoenix and throughout Arizona are protesting attempts by the state government to cut programs providing therapy and other services to their families. The common cry is care for children with disabilities is a necessi... Government Mon, 27 Apr 2009 11:37:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8793-Phoenix-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m4d27-Arizona-state-budget-cuts-Help-disabled-kids-or-help-abused-kids?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8793-Phoenix-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m4d26-Protecting-kids-against-Phoenix-summers?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner Source: Gary Scott, stock.xchangeWith the first 100-degree day of the year less than a week behind us, this is a good time to review the dangers our kids face from the hot Phoenix weather. Heat is insidious and the dangers it poses can creep up on us... Caring for our kids Sun, 26 Apr 2009 16:16:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8793-Phoenix-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner~y2009m4d26-Protecting-kids-against-Phoenix-summers?cid=exrss-Phoenix-Special-Needs-Kids-Examiner