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How the Power of Art Can Help Your Child With Special Needs

September 1, 2023 Mallory Knee

As parents, we’re always on the lookout for ways to engage and nurture our children’s potential. However, finding the right approach can sometimes feel like a challenge, especially if your child has special needs. Enter the vast and beautiful world of art. This domain has the ability to connect individuals, and it provides a place where everyone can express themselves without fear or judgment. Explore how the power of art can help your child with special needs in various aspects of their life, all while participating in creative and enjoyable…

How to Help a Child With Special Needs

June 1, 2023June 6, 2023 Cascia Talbert

When To Seek Professional Help for a Child’s Mental Health

How to Help a Child With Special Needs Every child needs love and encouragement, but kids with disabilities need those things even more. Sometimes, their behavior issues can stem from basic needs such as hunger, sleeplessness, or discomfort. Parents of children with disabilities also have to deal with raised eyebrows and judgmental glances. They need superior communication skills and confidence to advocate for their child. Know Your Child’s Unique Needs Children learn at different rates and in a variety of ways. Some children have physical or intellectual disabilities, while others…

Can Aromatherapy Help Kids With Special Needs?

April 25, 2023April 25, 2023 Mallory Knee

Aromatherapy is among the most popular health and wellness trends, with many people incorporating it into their daily lives. But can aromatherapy help kids with special needs? We answer that question and more below. Aromatherapy, Explained Before we get into aromatherapy and children, what does aromatherapy mean? Aromatherapy is a word that gets thrown around a lot in health and wellness, but it’s definitionally using essential oils from plants for mental and physical healing. Essential oils and aromatherapy have exploded in popularity over the past decade, as many people use…

How to Help a Child With Special Needs

July 13, 2022April 19, 2023 Cascia Talbert

The first step in how to help a child with special needs is identifying what the child’s goals are. Write these down so that you and your child can monitor their progress. Check in regularly to discuss progress and obstacles. Celebrate when your child reaches a goal and discuss goals that are too difficult for your child. Children with disabilities often benefit from strong support systems. Successful people often have supportive and encouraging friends and family who can offer advice and help. Children are highly stimulated by everything around them.…

Benefits of Special Needs Children Solving Puzzles

March 8, 2022 Mallory Knee

Finding an activity that everyone universally loves is a difficult feat, especially for entertaining children with autism and other special needs. Fortunately, there are some things you can do that improve their well-being while having fun. These are the benefits of special needs children solving puzzles. Develop Cognitive Skills You can assist in improving a child’s cognitive ability with puzzles. They enable a youngster to perceive connections as a whole rather than as parts of a complete. This includes the alphabet, numbers, color recognition, and shape awareness. And putting together…

Teaching Yoga to Kids With Special Needs – A Great Alternative to Regular Yoga Practice

May 12, 2021June 23, 2021 Cascia Talbert

You have probably heard a lot about teaching kids with special needs. These are the children that often times are diagnosed with some type of learning disability. As their parents, it can be hard to know how to best help them along and not make things even worse. This is why there is so much information available on learning disabilities, learning differences, and socialization. There are a variety of programs and groups that can teach your kids about their disabilities, how to interact in society, how to maintain personal boundaries,…

Tips to Helping Kids With Special Needs

February 24, 2021March 10, 2021 Cascia Talbert

Tips to Helping Kids With Special Needs Kids with special needs can face a number of obstacles in their lives. Challenges include the need for more structured programs and instruction, as well as access to specialized equipment or medical attention. These obstacles can be difficult and even overwhelming for any child. The good news is that there are options available for parents and caregivers that are designed for helping kids with special needs feel less overwhelmed. One of the first steps to help kids with special needs feel less…

Tips for Homeschooling a Child With Special Needs

December 8, 2020December 8, 2020 Emily Joswiak

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…

Tips for Driving with a Child Who Has Special Needs

August 31, 2020August 31, 2020 Emily Joswiak

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…

Tips for Planning a Vacation with a Child with Special Needs

March 16, 2020March 16, 2020 Emily Joswiak

Planning a family vacation can be quite a taxing ordeal. Supreme foresight and organization is required to ensure that everyone in your family is pleased and that the entire vacation goes off without a hitch. Planning a family vacation that not only meets the interest of all family members, but also their skills and abilities, makes the entire planning process even trickier. Luckily, the following tips for planning a vacation with a child with special needs can help you arrange a family adventure that everyone will enjoy. Choose family-friendly activities…