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Tips for Supporting a Child With a Hair-Pulling Disorder

September 28, 2023 Casey Cartwright

As a mom with a special needs child, you must understand and support your child through their challenges. This is especially true for children living with Trichotillomania, a hair-pulling disorder that can cause emotional and social distress. Trichotillomania is a mental health disorder characterized by the recurrent, irresistible urge to pull out one’s hair from the scalp, eyebrows, eyelashes, or other body areas. This constant hair-pulling can result in hair loss and feelings of shame, guilt, and social isolation. Keep reading to explore practical tips for supporting a child with…

Individualized Learning Plan – A Powerful Tool for Self-Reflection and Goal-Setting

September 17, 2023August 26, 2023 Cascia Talbert

Individualized Learning Plan – A Powerful Tool for Self-Reflection and Goal-Setting Individualized Learning Plans are an effective way to encourage students to take responsibility for their own learning. They can also be a powerful tool for self-reflection and goal-setting. Educators conduct a comprehensive assessment to identify each student’s abilities, strengths, and interests. This helps them establish SMART goals that are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-based. It’s a personalized learning experience An Individualized Learning Plan is a self-directed goal setting process that encourages student ownership of their education. It is…

6 Activities All Children in Wheelchairs Will Love

September 11, 2023September 16, 2023 Casey Cartwright

As parents, our biggest joy comes from seeing our children happy, healthy, and excited to try new experiences. For those of us with kids who have mobility limitations, finding enjoyable and inclusive activities can be challenging. However, we’ve compiled a list of fantastically accessible activities all children in wheelchairs will love. From exhilarating sports to creative pursuits, let’s dive into the world of fun activities that can be adapted to every ability level. Wheelchair Basketball Believe it or not, basketball is an exhilarating wheelchair sport that helps children in wheelchairs…

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

September 1, 2023 Casey Cartwright

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 Casey Cartwright

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 Casey Cartwright

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…