What do you think of special needs people?

I've been thinking about how to write this post for a while now, wanting to have this conversation without knowing how to start it. read more

As an educational consultant and special needs advocate for the past 18 years, I have worked with special needs people of all ages (children, teens and adults). The are sweet and very giving. They didn’t ask to be born with a disability yet all they are looking for from people is the acceptance and feeling of worth. read more

Just as you guided your very young child when he or she began to befriend others, you can encourage your child to learn about and be a friend to children who have disabilities. Basic ideas to share with your child. No two people are the same -- some differences are just more noticeable. A disability is only one characteristic of a person. read more