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Celebrating Kids’ Differences
Published: 11/19/21
By: Sarah Lyons
Playdates are an important part of childhood. They offer time for kids to interact socially without the structure of school or extracurricular activities. They also help kids learn to share, … read more
Special Needs Resource Guide 2021
Published: 10/28/21
By: Compiled by Shannon Pease-Severance
special-needs-resource-2021-jump-menutransparent600#97ca3d A-DE-MN-Z Adaptive ADHD Autism Bereavement Support Diagnostic Centers Early Intervention Eating Disorders Finding Friends Hearing, Dental, Speech & Vision Mental Health Respite Care Special Education Support Organizations Therapy Centers … read more
Showing Your Support
Published: 11/24/20
By: Rachael Moshman
My husband and I adopted our daughter when she was 9 years old. She has a long list of mental health diagnoses. We quickly discovered that parenting a child with … read more
Special Needs Resource Guide
Published: 10/27/20
Adaptive Recreational Activities Best Day Foundation Provides children and young adults with special needs the opportunity to build confidence and self-esteem through adventure activities, including surfing, body boarding, kayaking and … read more
Connecting with Others
Published: 10/27/20
By: Sarah Lyons
“Why do you talk like that?” I heard the question come from behind me as I helped another child in the Sunday school class. “It’s just the way I am.” … read more
Children with Special Needs Family Resource Fair
Published: 09/22/20
Meet the organizations participating in the 2020 Children with Special Needs Family Resource Fair – A Virtual Event, presented by Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, on Saturday, October 3, 2020, at … read more
Special Needs Schooling
Published: 06/12/20
By: Jennifer Jhon
The recent shift in South Florida to schooling at home was a struggle for many families, but it posed a particular challenge for students with special needs. Students with an … read more
Embracing Camp
Published: 05/14/20
By: Denise Yearian
At age 6, Kim Kelly paid her first visit to a special needs residential camp. It was an experience she and her family will never forget. Until then, she had … read more
Special Needs – Let’s Get Physical
Published: 01/02/20
In Miami-Dade County, a child with special needs has the opportunity to do just about any activity any child can do. Organizations from Miami-Dade Parks to the Special Olympics offer … read more
Season’s Heedings
Published: 11/27/19
By: Rachael Moshman
We’ve entered the season of Merry and Bright. People ringing bells in front of the grocery store, carolers bursting into song, bright lights, smells of cookies, and festive sweaters are … read more