Category: special needs

Homeschooling a child with special needs might leave you feeling unsure if you are doing enough. You want to make sure your child is learning enough, but you also don’t want to overwhelm them with too much at once. Thinking about what skills your child needs to develop is one way to start planning a curriculum. You might also want to consider fun ways to develop cognitive skills, so your child enjoys learning and looks forward to schooling every day. Teach What They’re Ready To Learn One of the best…

Driving with kids can be a challenge. It can be hard to control the problems in the backseat while staying safe on the road. Driving with a child who has special needs can present added challenges. From a short drive to a long-winded road trip, here are a few tips for driving with a child who has special needs.    Maps and Apps are Your Friends   Even if you already know the route, relying on a map or a GSP app can come in handy. Maps allow you to mark or bookmark…

Understanding Kids with Special Needs Special needs is a rather wide term and every circumstance is unique. It isn’t easy, but working with kids with special needs can be rewarding. Whether you previously know, or only believe your little one may have special medical needs, finding the suitable medical professionals greatly enhances your capacity to take care of your kids. Special education is regarded as a service, instead of a place as integration was demonstrated to lower stigma and improve academic performance for the majority of students. A number of…

Homes can be dangerous for any child. Sharp objects, electrical outlets, open stoves, and physical challenges can prove to be hazardous. This risk becomes exacerbated when it involves children with special needs. Whether it’s a physical disability, such as a wheelchair, or a neurological disability, such as Autism, you should consider the risks your home poses. These home safety tips for kids with special needs will help protect your loved ones from harm. Safe-Proof Sharp/Dangerous Objects You should safe-proof all knives, sharp corners, open electrical outlets, and other dangerous items. While certain…

Look into Federal and State Programs The government has many programs to help you raise your special needs child and get them the resources they need to thrive. If your family is considered low-income by certain requirements—these requirements often differ by state and family size—and your child has a special need that meets a certain level of documented disability, your family could be eligible for Supplemental Security Income. This is a monthly cash payment deemed for your special needs child’s care. Your local Social Security office has information to determine…