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World Down Syndrome Day: Raising Awareness of the Inclusive Community

World Down syndrome Day helps raise awareness of the fact that individuals with Down syndrome are valuable members of communities all over the globe.

Alethea Mshar
Parent of a Child with Special Needs

Recorded Webinar: Managing Stress as the Parent of a Child with Special Needs Video

Watch this recorded webinar - Learn coping strategies for chronic PTSD experienced by parents of a child with special needs. Presented by Dr. Liz Matheis.

Aimee Sharp
IEP day

IEP (Individual Education Plan) Day: How to Prepare Video

It's IEP Day and you're stressing out. Take a deep breath and don't sweat it. With these video tips on how to prepare, you've got this.

Alethea Mshar
special needs child: toilet habits

Children with Special Needs: Toilet Habits After Malone (MACE) and Mitrofanoff Procedures

In this video, Ben’s mom talks about why they decided to have these procedures and how it's helped with toilet habits for her special needs child.

Alethea Mshar
down syndrome and autism

What it’s Like to Have a Child with Down Syndrome and Autism: Video

Down syndrome and autism could be a common dual diagnosis. Early autism screening and intervention is crucial for children with Down syndrome.

Amy Long Carrera, MS, RD, CNSC, CWCMS

Nutrition Management for Children with Developmental Disabilities Webinar Video

Join us for this free webinar on Nutrition Management for Children with Developmental Disabilities. This webinar addresses feeding issues and nutrient needs

Amy Long Carrera, MS, RD, CNSC, CWCMS
child with complex medical needs

My Child with Complex Medical Needs: A Day in the Life Part 1 – Video

If your child has complex medical needs, you're no stranger to the hospital. Today my son and I are spending a whole day there doing medical testing.

Alethea Mshar

Video: What It Feels like Waiting for Test Results for Your Child

Waiting for test results for your child is difficult. In this video, Alethea reveals how it feels waiting for a new diagnosis for her special needs child.

Alethea Mshar
medical tests

Medical Tests: How to Prepare Your Child with Special Needs – Video

Traveling to undergo medical tests for your special needs child can be stressful. Watch how Ben’s mom plans to make the trip more enjoyable.

Alethea Mshar
giving medication

Giving Medication: How to Make it Fun for Your Child with Special Needs – Video

Giving medication to a special needs child can be a challenge. Watch this video and the clever way this mom "delivers" her son's medications to make it fun!

Alethea Mshar
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