Discover the top special needs articles to help you navigate the needs of your special needs child in the New York Area.
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22 Charity Walks in the NYC Area That Raise Money for Good Causes
Teach your kids compassion and the value of volunteerism. There are many annual fundraising walks in...
How to Celebrate Halloween with a Child with Special Needs
Helpful tips for how to celebrate Halloween for parents of children on the autism spectrum or with o...
United Airlines Sends Sick Kids on a "Fantasy Flight' to the North Pole
United Airlines organized a special flight for sick children to fly to the North Pole at Newark Libe...
Mothers with This Ovarian Condition May Be More Likely to Have a Child with Autism
A study published by the Karolinska Institue in Stockholm, Sweden found that women with polycystic o...
What is Applied Behavior Analysis?
When a child is diagnosed with autism, he may benefit from applied behavior analysis. But what exact...
Special Education Teacher Documents His Positive Teaching Methods with His Students
Christopher Ulmer is a special education teacher in Florida that documents his positive interactions...
Long Island Siblings Named as Owners of Coffee Business That Benefits Those with Special Needs
Stacey Wohl is a mother of two children with autism and has opened a business called Our Coffee with...
Autistic Teen Saves Choking Classmate Using Method He Learned on Cartoon
Brandon Williams, an autistic teen, saved his classmate with the Heimlich Maneuver....
What Can a Parent Do if Their Child is Reading Below Grade Level?
What to do if you child is reading below their grade level....
When Your Child Should See a Speech-Language Pathologist
Concerned about your child meeting speech-language milestones when they should? Wonder when you shou...
Financial and Future Planning for a Child with Special Needs
The costs of all those services for your child with special needs add up. Plan ahead and know what's...
How to Write a Letter of Intent
Tips for writing a letter of intent for your child with special needs, including the format, pertine...
Why You Should Apply for a Medicaid Waiver
Medicaid waivers offer similar benefits of Medicaid, but with certain requirements waived. Here are ...
Special Needs Services That Can Be Claimed on a Tax Return
While we can’t give tax advice, we’ve got some expert tips on things to consider when itemizing your...
Sesame Street Introduces a New Character Who Has Autism
As part of a new initiative to destigmatize autism, Sesame Street is introducing Julia, a new charac...
How to Stop Kids With Special Needs From Being Bullied
Most of the bullying that children encounter in schools stems from ignorance and a lack of acceptanc...
Do You Feel Sorry for Your Atypical Child?
Feeling sorry for a child who struggles with a special need is a common, understandable reaction fro...
Pediatric Therapy Center Launches Sensory Bounce at BounceU Nanuet
Miriam Skydell and Associates has partnered with BounceU to offer Sensory Bounce at the BounceU Nanu...
7 Things to Do After Your Child's Special Needs Diagnosis
Receiving a special needs diagnosis for your child can be overwhelming. Here are seven steps to foll...
Change Your Own Attitude to Help Your Child Do Better in School
Parents' attitudes have a tremendous impact on how their children experience school, especially if t...
New York Ranks 4th in States with Best Disability Services
New York State ranks fourth in the nation for states that have the best services for individuals wit...
What Are Some Indications that My Child May Have ADHD?
Does your child exhibit behaviors that you think could be indicators of an ADHD diagnosis? George Sa...
Forming a Bond with Your Child with Autism
Your child with autism wants to form a secure bond with you, even if it doesn’t always seem that way...
Of 17.1 Million Mentally Ill Kids, Most Are Not Getting Treated
The Child Mind Institute released the first annual Children’s Mental Health Report, which synthesize...
Older Kids Can Be Their Own Self Advocates
As teens move through school, it's not always easy for parents to let go and encourage children to t...
Academic Lingo Commonly Used in Special Education
If you’ve just started learning about your child’s rights, the terms can be confusing, but it’s impe...
How to Ease the Kindergarten Transition for Children with Learning Disabilities
The move from preschool to the ‘big school’ rarely goes off without a hitch for any child, but for o...
Choosing the Best School to Send Your Child with Special Needs
One of the first—and most important—decisions you’ll have to make as the parent of a child with a le...
The Importance of Social Connection for Those with ASD
While those on the autism spectrum may not want to connect in the black-and-white way we typically t...
What to Do When Family Doesn't Believe Your Child's Diagnosis
An associate psychologist with the DHD and Disruptive Behavior Disorders Center at the Child Mind In...
What You Need to Know About the ABLE Act
The folks at Autism Speaks provide an overview of the Able Act, signed into law for 2015. The Achiev...
Why It's Important to Celebrate Your Child's Small Victories
Even when progress for your child is slow, there are things to celebrate; it’s important to honor sm...
How to Discuss Your Child's Diagnosis with Your Child
How do we help our children understand their issues and teach them to advocate for themselves? Demys...
What to Do if Your Child Has Challenging Symptoms but No Official Diagnosis
Your child has challenging symptoms, but no diagnosis. That means no official services, and plenty o...
Study Finds Children With Autism More Sedentary Than Those Without the Disorder
A recent Oregon State University study found that children with autism tend to be more sedentary tha...
Bounce! Trampoline Sports Offers Sensory Bounce Time
Bounce! Trampoline Sports in Valley Cottage, an indoor trampoline park, now offers Sensory Bounce, t...
Transitioning from Elementary to Middle School with Special Needs
One New York mom watches her son mature and advance at the end of elementary school as he transition...
Tips for Eating Gluten-Free at Every Restaurant
When eating out with the family, finding something on the menu for everyone may be a challenge, espe...
Teaching Your Child with Special Needs Difficult Skills
Patricia Romanowski Bashe, M.S. Ed., author of "The Parents’ Guide to Teaching Kids with Asperger Sy...
Teach Your Child Coping Strategies Now for a Smooth Transition into Adulthood Later
When your child outgrows her 1-to-1 para, she’ll need to know how to cope in myriad ways on her own....
How One Mother Learned to Find Balance and Joy
One mother of a daughter with autism was going through a lot of changes in life when she found somet...
Hudson Valley Visiting Pets Bring Comfort and Cheer to the Community
Dogs and other animals that participate in the Hudson Valley Visiting Pets Program bring animal-assi...
Local Swim Lessons for Children with Special Needs
Below is a list of local swim programs in Westchester County, Fairfield County, and New York City to...
The Best of the Rest of the Web: Free Therapy, Appropriate Education, and Making Friends
From the NYMetro Special Parent Fall/Winter 2014 issues comes a selection of thought-provoking quote...
Seven Vacations for Families with Children with Special Needs
Traveling with children can be a challenge, but traveling with children with special needs can be ev...
Yes, You and Your Child with Special Needs Can...
It's easy to get used to hearing about all the things your child with special needs can't do, but th...
DIY: How to Make a Sensory Toy
Trying to find the perfect sensory toy for your child can be a struggle, so why not make a sensory t...
Benefits of Arts and Crafts for Kids with Special Needs
Art therapy brings out creativity, boosts self-esteem, and gives children with special needs a chanc...
Children with Special Needs Can Learn to Play Piano
IF you thought piano lessons were not an option for your child with special needs, think again. Kris...
How to Plan a Bar or Bat Mitzvah for a Child with Special Needs
Planning a bar or bat mitzvah is stressful for everyone, but when your child has special needs, ther...
Teaching Children With Special Needs How To Swim
Water safety is crucial for all children, especially those with special needs, as drowning is the le...
Understood.org Launches as Complete Resource for Learning Disabiilities Community
Understood.org is a new, state-of-the-art website with a mission to help you find clear answers to t...
Caroline's Carts Make It Easier to Shop with a Child with Special Needs
Grocery shopping with kids can be a challenge, and even more so if your child has special needs. But...
5 Tips for Cooking with Kids Who Have Special Needs
Cooking with kids who have special needs such as autism, sensory issues, or learning disabilities ca...
Easy Recipe for New Cooks: Creamy Tomato and Rice Basil Soup
This easy recipe for creamy tomato soup with rice and basil was developed by a special education tea...
Visiting the Dentist with a Child with Special Needs
Dentists work in an anxiety-provoking setting, so it’s no wonder many children are afraid of going. ...
How to Throw a Birthday Party for a Child with Special Needs
Yes, you can throw a birthday bash for your child with special needs! Birthdays only come around onc...
How to Be an Effective Disciplinarian to Your Child with ADHD
All children test the limits to which they can push their parents. Children with ADD/ADHD are more p...
Managing Your Emotions After Your Child’s Special Needs Diagnosis
From anger and denial to acceptance and joy, parents of children with special needs are sure to expe...
Help Your Child Tame Anxiety at the Dentist
Local experts share ways you can help your child face their fears and tame their anxiety about visit...
Future Applications of Brain Research for Kids With Special Needs
In hopes of gaining a greater understanding of how the brain works, Manhattan-based organization, th...
NYMetro Special Parent Spring/Summer 2014 Table of Contents
The Spring/Summer 2014 issue of NYMetro Special Parent magazine focuses on The Future for children w...
A Mother Reflects: Daughter with Special Needs Surpasses Doctors' Predictions
Jill Edelman, mother of a child with special needs and author of This Crazy Quilt: Parenting Adult S...
Targeted Genome Sequencing: The Future of Personalized Medicine
With targeted genome sequencing, doctors are able to determine the proper course of drug treatment f...
Child Mind Institute Promotes 'Speak Up Sundays' in May
The Child Mind Institute, an organization dedicated to transforming mental health care for children,...
The Future for Children with Special Needs: Four Unique Perspectives
A young girl with autism, a sibling to two brothers on the spectrum, and two parents of children wit...
The Importance of Spending Nights Away from Home for Children with Special Needs
Spending the night away from home is an important rite of passage for children with disabilities. Th...
The Bright Side: The Power of Optimism When Facing Disabilities
A New York father of three emphasizes the power of optimism when facing his son's disabilities and t...
The Future of Alternative Housing for Adults With Autism
Though they want independence, most individuals on the spectrum require some form of live-in assista...
Tips for Choosing the Best Doctor for Your Child
When searching for doctors to treat your child with intellectual and developmental disabilities, the...
When Your Child with Special Needs Should Say Goodbye to the Pediatrician
Among the many transitions your child will make, leaving a pediatrician and switching to adult healt...
Top 10 Tips for Advocating for Your Child With Special Needs
Gloria Corsino, mother of two boys on the autism spectrum and parent member and president of Distric...
How to Build a DNA Kit for Your Child
Having a current child ID kit enables parents to provide immediate and essential information for the...
The Best of the Rest of the Web: Max Gamer, an Accessible Icon, and Celebrating Small Milestones
From the NYMetro Special Parent Spring/Summer 2014 issues comes a selection of thought-provoking quo...
Everyday Heroes: Inspiring Individuals with Disabilities
Meet seven area individuals whose special needs, from cerebral palsy to Down syndrome, have not defi...
Everyday Heroes: Meet Randy Reyes
"How wrong they were," Randy's mom says of the early specialists who grossly overestimated how limit...
Everyday Heroes: Meet Courtney Raible
Busy, busy: With a four-day-a-week job, a regular volunteering gig, volleyball, bingo, theater, and ...
Everyday Heroes: Meet Angelina McFarlane
Defying early expectations, this preschooler with cerebral palsy has begun to use her voice and has ...
Everyday Heroes: Meet Matthew Futterman
This Long Islander, who has autism, courageously crossed the finish line of his 26-mile dream. Matth...
Everyday Heroes: Meet Sam McCarthy
Not only has this "happy, stubborn man," as his dad describes him, lived beyond the age doctors pred...
Everyday Heroes: Meet Joshua Eber
Joshua Eber, an accomplished Rockland-based actor who happens to have Down syndrome, is a role model...
Is a Health Care Proxy Right for Your Child with Disabilities?
If your child has a disability and is about to turn 18, you should know about options such as a Heal...
Everyday Heroes: Meet Kenny Berg
Born blind, deaf, and with a developmental disability, Kenny Berg of Queens has defied doctor's expe...
Overnight Respite Programs for Children with Special Needs in the NYC Area
If your child has special needs, an overnight respite program can provide some much needed relief. H...
Two New Summer Camps for Children with Social Deficits
Rockland Jewish Family Service Summer Camps for Children with Social Deficits will offer two new pro...
Your Child Had A Special Needs Diagnosis—Now What?
Learning that your child has special needs can be overwhelming and coping with the diagnosis can dau...
'The Best Advice I Ever Got': How to Cope with a Special Needs Diagnosis
Eleven parents of kids with special needs, all of whom have become experts in the special needs fiel...
What to Do When You're at the End of Your Rope
As parents, we all have meltdowns now and then. Dr. Rita Eichenstein suggests key ways to deal with ...
Ask the Expert: Do You Recommend Mediation for Divorcing Parents of a Child with Special Needs?
Many attorneys suggest mediation for parents who are divorcing. We asked H. Michael Stern, Esq., MSW...
Introducing: AutisMate
An NYC computer scientist was inspired to create AutisMate, an award-winning app that helps people w...
Diagnosis: Conduct Disorder
Conduct disorder, a "disruptive behavior disorder," can seriously impair the way a child reacts to c...
No Apologies
When one mom realized she didn't owe strangers an explanation, a defense, or an apology when it came...
Become CEO of Your Child's Care
When you became a “special needs parent,” you unwittingly took on a new (unpaid) position as head of...
No Ordinary Journey
When her infant daughter was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, one mom turned her questions into action...
Homegrown Hero: Bronx Blogger Helps Dispel Special Needs Stigmas
Through her blog Autism Wonderland, Bronx writer Lisa Quinones, who is also the parent of a child wi...
Support Groups for Parents of Children with Special Needs in Rockland and New Jersey Counties
UPDATED APRIL 2019: aising a child with a unique set of special needs can have you feeling isolated ...
14th Street Y Offers Fitness Classes for Kids with Special Needs
The 14th Street Y in NYC's East Village offers the KOL Program, which includes sports, fitness, move...
Kids and Anxiety: Why Tough Love Is Important
Anne Marie Albano, Ph.D., director of the Columbia University Clinic for Anxiety and Related Disorde...
How Does Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Work?
Experts from the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies explain what cognitive behaviora...