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Read the 2023-2024 Issue of LiveSpecial – Living Your Best Life

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
August 20, 2023
Check out the 9th annual magazine for the special needs community. This year's issue features inspiring stories of people in the community living life to the fullest, tips for traveling, apps to promote independence and more! The magazine is a project from NCJW/CLE. ...
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The Best Special Needs Children’s Services In Indiana

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
July 1, 2023

Parents raising children with special needs have a lot on their plates. There are the usual parenting things like making lunches, planning playdates, taking the little ones to the doctor

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Playhouse Square Offers Sensory-Friendly Performances for Families

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
January 9, 2023

A trip to the theater can be difficult for people who have autism or those with other sensory challenges. Whether especially sensitive to lights, smells or sounds — or constantly

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Activities for Children with Special Needs in Northeast Ohio

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
September 8, 2022
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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Activities for Children with Special Needs

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
April 1, 2022
Find activities for children who have 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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Athletics for All Abilities

By Lindsey Geiss
March 31, 2022
Northeast Ohio boasts sports and fitness activities for athletes of all ages and abilities. We break down why and how to find these camps and other programs, as well as what to look for when determining which one is best for your child’s individual needs. ...
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Julie Billiart Schools’ Webinars on ‘Understanding the Special Education Process’

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
January 25, 2022

Julie Billiart Schools announces webinar series, “Understanding the Special Education Process” starting on Thursday, Feb. 3, at 12 p.m. This free six-part, virtual series explores various pieces of the special

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Connecting for Kids’ Winter Programs

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
January 8, 2022
Connecting for Kids provides education and support to families with concerns about their children. It serves all families, including children both with and without formal diagnoses. Each month, it is offering in-person or virtual educational programs. ...
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After a Diagnosis: 8 Steps to Early Intervention and Support

By Lindsey Geiss
November 28, 2021
So you have a diagnosis for your child. Now what? Maybe your world has turned upside down, or you are finally getting the answers you have been seeking. If you are still pursuing a diagnosis, or you are concerned your child may have a delay or disability, you are not alone – support is available. Here are eight steps to early intervention and support. ...
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The Importance of Knowing Sign Language for Everyone

By Georgia Lattas
November 14, 2021
American Sign Language, or ASL, is a visual language that is expressed by movements and motions of the hands. Maria O’Neil Ruddock and Sandra Hatibovic of the Community Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing at the Cleveland Hearing and Speech Center explain the significance of ASL and how to formulate a discussion around ASL with your children. ...
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