The Spring/Summer 2013 issue of Special Parent, produced by NYMetroParents, features helpful articles on autism, what to look for in a school for your child with special needs, resources and parent support groups in the NYC area, including Fairfield County, CT, and more.
Spring/Summer 2013 Special Parent
Inspiration & Support
Quotables
• Inspiration From Around the Web
Advocacy
• Autism Speaks Co-Founder Highlights Succesess in NY and Beyond
• Voices for Change: Speak Up for Kids 2013 Campaign for Mental Health Care
• Helping is Healing: How One Mom Aids Other Parents of Kids with Special Needs
• Son, Love Thyself: Help Your Boy with ADHD Improve His Self-Esteem
Plus: 10 Steps to Build Your Son’s Self-Esteem
Expert Advice & News
Homegrown Heroes in Your Neighborhood
• NYC: Singing and Signing for Good with Kids with Down Syndrome
• NYC: Helping Kids Soar on a Swing Made for Wheelchairs
• Long Island: Teaching Children with Autism How to Surf
• Suburbs: The Gift of Friendship Promotes Inclusion of Children with Special Needs
Affordable Care Act
• How Obamacare Impacts Your Finances
• What You Should Know About Special Needs Trusts
On Autism
• Autism & Epilepsy: The Latest Research on the Link
• Autism Awareness: Ways To Get Involved
Talking Meds
• The Importance of Talking to Your Child About His Prescriptions
School Choice
• Top 10 Things to Look For in a School for Your Child with Special Needs
Diagnosis
• Selective Mutism Signs, Symptoms, and Resources
