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Tips for Successful Community Participation Those who take care of a loved one with special needs know that venturing out into new public spaces and venues during the summer may […]

All About Extended School Year Services in Special Education Some students in special education are eligible for what’s known as Extended School Year (ESY) services, which are provided beyond the […]

S.M.A.R.T Goals June is a good time to stop and look at the progress you have made on the goals you set for this year. Hopefully, the goals you set […]

POWER OF ATTORNEY: An Alternative to Guardianship What is a power of attorney? Another alternative to guardianship is a Power of Attorney document. A Power of Attorney is a legal […]

ABLE ACCOUNTS: Achieving a Better Life Experience Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Account: A tax-advantaged savings account for individuals with disabilities and their families.  The amount of SSI an […]

Finding a Niche with Creative Job Options The first step in thinking about your child’s transition to employment is to consider different employment possibilities.  One possibility is entrepreneurship. According to […]

Importance of Hobbies Hobbies and extracurricular activities can help your tween face new challenges, adapt to transitions from different environments and deal with possible pressures they are experiencing from home […]

Importance of Play Play is a natural part of child development and can have long-lasting benefits throughout a child’s life. It can offer benefits in many areas of a child’s […]

Mother’s Day Memes to Laugh About Numerous medical studies have shown the benefits of humor. Humor and laughter can act as a  natural mental health remedy, it can trigger the […]

2•1•1 Another Community Resource 211 is an easy-to-remember, three-digit number that connects people to the services they need, such as housing and utility assistance, food resources, legal aid, and more. […]

BUILDING NEW HOPES & DREAMS AFTER A DIAGNOSIS My name is Tina Persels, I am the parent of Adam, a 22-year-old young man who is very handsome, loves old rock […]

AUTISM & MENTAL HEALTH As Parents, we know that our children with Autism may experience an increase in social isolation and bullying which can lead to more serious concerns of […]