Special Needs

Special Needs

Virtual Sessions for ‘Journey into Adulthood’ To Help Families Navigate Next Steps

Learn more about these free, virtual ‘Journey into Adulthood’ Booster Sessions, which offers expert guidance and practical advice on topics for navigating the transition to adulthood for families and their
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Opinion: One Mom’s Fight to Help Kids Feel Like They Belong

School can be brutal for neurodivergent kids. I know this not only because I had to watch the look of defeat in my own child’s face day after day as

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‘Rayne Climbs Up’ Hopes to Spread Awareness for Children with Brachial Plexus Injuries and Other Limb Differences

Tasha Wilburn's daughter came up with the idea of writing a book about her sister’s arm, which became "Rayne Climbs Up". It’s more than a book or a bracelet — it’s a movement rooted in awareness, representation, and advocacy for children with brachial plexus injuries and other limb differences. ...
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Sensory-Friendly and Inclusive Events for Kids in Northeast Ohio

Find activities and events for children with special needs and their parents and families. Many events provide sensory-friendly and inclusive activities for all abilities. Check out the following happenings in the region. ...
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Reading Time: Books About Developmental Disabilities and Inclusion

Read with your children to educate them about developmental disabilities and other special needs. Here’s a list of children’s books aimed at early readers. This can help your kids better understand others or if they want to read about a person just like them.  ...
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Apps For Kids With Special Needs 

 From helping them with communication skills, daily tasks, understanding others’ emotions and more, there are many educational apps that can help children with special needs. If you’re a parent or

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Mark Your Calendars: Northeast Ohio Transition Expo

Starting at age 14, your child needs to start planning what the future might look like.  For resources to help their journey into adulthood, mark your calendars for the 2026

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Stephanie Gordon Scholarship — Northern Ohio Branch of the International Dyslexia Association

Dyslexia is a specific learning disability characterized by difficulties with accurate and/or fluent word reading. It often also impacts spelling. Dyslexia is the result of differences in how the brain

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When Haircuts Are Hard — Understanding Sensory Sensitivities in Children

Sensory sensitivity occurs when a child’s nervous system processes everyday sensory input— such as sound, touch, smell, or movement —more intensely than expected. A haircut brings many of these sensations

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sensory friendly events in Ohio

Find Your People: Special Needs Support Groups

While parenting a child with special needs can be an incredibly rewarding journey, it also comes with unique challenges that can sometimes feel isolating. Here is a list of many organizations in Northeast Ohio that offer in-person support groups for parents of children with special needs. ...
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