Special Needs

Friends, family, neighbors and grandparents are always sensitive to a child’s needs, but might be equally unsure of whether their choice of a gift will really be useful or even safe. Got Autism, which offers educational and therapeutic products for people on the autism spectrum, provides the following list of gift ideas for those with special needs in every age group, including adult gift options. ...

Animals, art and aquatics are a few examples of non-traditional therapies for children with special needs that can expand their capabilities. Besides their potential for skill-building, they provide plenty of fun by blending excitement with enrichment. ...

Most kids have likely heard about embracing each other’s differences. However, when a child is bullied what can he or she do, especially those with special needs? Parents learn how they can help. ...

Catering to typical and special needs children requires a strategy. ...

Families in Northeast Ohio who have children with special needs have access to a comprehensive website from the National Council of Jewish Women/Cleveland that identifies and defines resources to help them through their unique challenges. ...

Autism Speaks, Milestones Autism Recourses and Northeast Ohio Autism Group are teaming up for Autism All-Stars, a fun, family-friendly event during the Lake County Captains game against the Bowling Green Hot Rods on Aug. 3. ...

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