Special Needs

Special Needs

Education Advocates: What They Do and Why They Are Important

An education advocate is a trained professional or experienced parent who helps families navigate the education system. Here are a few ways they ensure that students receive the appropriate support they need for success. ...
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Autism Acceptance Month: Tools for Sensory, Social, and Daily Success

April is Autism Acceptance Month, dedicated to fostering a culture of acceptance, inclusion, and empowerment for neurodivergent individuals. Many educational toy companies have specific initiatives dedicated to raising awareness and

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Preparing Your Child With Disabilities for Summer Camp

For mom Jessica Kepich, of Parma, finding a summer program for her son Max, 7, who has autism and is nonverbal, is a big relief.  read more

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

Learn more about these free, virtual "Journey into Adulthood" Booster Sessions that offer expert guidance and practical advice on topics for navigating the transition to adulthood for families and their children with disabilities. ...
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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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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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