Many of our kids struggle with anxiety. While some of their fears are based in reality, some of them may not be and we are concerned about how to appropriately respond to help them move past it. Here are a few ideas that, on the surface, may not all sound effective, but may actually be…
Tri-State Therapeutic Riding Center offers hippotherapy (horseback riding therapy) services to children with special needs. Multiple options available – single events, ongoing therapy sessions, etc. For more details and to learn about specific services, contact Denise Lineberry at Tri State Therapeutic Riding Center.
Milestones Therapy is dedicated to providing comprehensive intervention services through collaboration with families, caregivers and other service providers. Services may include assessment to assist with diagnosis, direct hands-on therapy, and training and consultation for specialized equipment and home/school modifications. We specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of infants, children and adolescents with disorders or delays…
This is a phenomenal resource created in England for kids on the spectrum, but it could be used as a template by anyone, regardless of diagnosis. It is a great resource for parents to walk through with kids, or for a student to work through on his own. It covers topics ranging from communication, support…
“The Speech & Hearing Center was established in 1953 to serve children and adults with communication disorders. For 60 years, the organization has strived to ensure that all individuals with speech or hearing impairments have access to the services and equipment they need, regardless of their ability to fully afford services. To this end, we…
Together – Katie, Kathryn, Sara, and I want to see the walls separating the special needs community from the rest of the world fall down. We want to see bridges built and friendships forged. We want to see churches and communities step up their game to rally around the parents of special-needs children. Over the course of…
Two free workshops hosted by Hamilton County Department of Education are coming up soon!
In searching for an ASL teacher for one of our families, Lisa Fielder, a local sign language teacher contacted me with the following information. She created the following groups, when she first started teaching so that her students could have exposure and learn hands on. These groups are still going 5 years later and kid friendly. This…
We were only a NICU family for two weeks, but some of these ideas were so helpful to us. These same supports can be provided to a family whose child is in PICU as well. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jennifer-canvasser/10-incredible-gifts-for-nicu-families_b_4920623.html
Does your son or daughter struggle with directions? Does he or she get frustrated over expressing their wants and needs? Providing visuals might help. The CAC can help you make and print visuals for home, school, and on the go.
