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Explore our Special Needs resources, articles, and tips tailored for families and individuals with special needs. Find expert advice, support, and inclusive programs to help navigate everyday challenges.

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The benefits of pediatric physical therapy

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Special Needs: The ABCs of IEPs

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Child’s mouth breathing can be misdiagnosed as ADHD

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Beyond “Tough Love”: The Mother’s Role as an Anchor in Dual Diagnosis Recovery

By Allison Plitt
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Summer Camp: Special Needs FAQs

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2019 Blackboard Award Honoree: Atlas School

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The misunderstood child: Living with sensory processing disorder

By Sarah Lyons
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Authors of ‘I Didn’t Cause It, I Can’t Change It’ profile moms of kids with co-occurring disorders

By Allison Plitt
Special Needs

Understanding the ‘Pandas’ disorder

By Cheryl Maguire
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Inclusive Play: 5 Essential Tips for Hosting a Playdate with Kids with Special Needs

By Sarah Lyons
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Great App: Wolf + Friends

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Diagnose and ‘adios’: The landscape of diagnosing and treating autism

By Tammy Scileppi
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What a Type 1 diabetes diagnosis means for your family

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