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Special Needs Education


The rules and regulations keep changing. Learn how other parents travel the IEP maze.


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Navigating the teen years with a son on the spectrum
A teen on the spectrum seeks freedom. See how his family navigates the teen years with a child with autism.
 I am a Hudson Valley Parent: Sara Greenberg-Hoye
Sara Greenberg-Hoye describes her life as intense and wonderful. She is her son's biggest advocate and celebrates his abilities.
Learning as we go
What works (and doesn't work) when raising a toddler with autism. Flexibility helps get this mama through the day (But it doesn't hurt to have loads of coffee and dinosaur nuggets handy just in case.
Toddlers & TV Doctors say babies and toddlers should learn from play, not TV Toddlers & TV
Many video programs for infants and toddlers are marketed as “educational,” yet evidence does not support this. Quality programs are educational for children only if they understand the content and context of the video. Studies consistently find that children over 2 typically have this understanding.
Family Friendly Field Guides May 18
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Art Supplies to Take on Your Travels This Summer
Keep the creativity flowing with this list of easy to tote art supplies. Mess free must haves for your hotel stay, dinner time entertainment and down time at the relatives.
 Surprising Ab Exercise
Triangle pose strengthens core while stretching hamstrings.
 The Sunscreen Dilemma
With so many options and opinions, I decided to make my own! Find out how to make it here!
Top Picnic Spots 05-2018
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