Mar 31, 2020 | Camp, Family Life, Parents Ask, Special Needs
by Hana Alanis Summertime, and the living is easy…. Unless you’re a parent of a child living with a disability, summer takes on a different tone: one of apprehension. What are we going to do every day? How do I make sure regression doesn’t happen? Will he have the...
Sep 28, 2019 | Behavioral & Developmental, Medical, Parents Ask, Special Needs
Q: My son is 4 years old and seems to stammer and stutter. I am not sure if he is just excited/anxious or if there is a more serious issue going on. Should I be concerned if my child is stuttering? At what point should I seek help? ~ Stephanie, Phoenix A: As children...
Oct 3, 2019 | Health & Fitness, Medical, Special Needs
Phoenix Children’s Hospital Raised More Than $831,000 for Childhood Cancer Patients in September Step Up. Stop Cancer. Campaign Proceeds Provide Critical Funding for Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders PHOENIX – With the help of the local community, Phoenix...
May 29, 2019 | Behavioral & Developmental, Special Needs
By Melanie Isaacs I was only five when my Uncle Brian passed away. He and my Uncle Billy, who died before I was born, had Duchenne muscular dystrophy. I do not remember the hardships they faced or the struggle my parents and grandparents had keeping them comfortable...
May 29, 2019 | Education, Special Needs
By Nora Heston Tarte If you’re the parent to a child who has ever struggled in school, it’s possible you’ve heard the terms Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and 504 Plan thrown around. The question is, do you know what these two plans are? Sure, both were created...
Jun 14, 2018 | Education, Special Needs
By Kim Heitzmann We’ve all had moments of frustration with our children. Does it take them too long to get ready for school in the morning? Are they constantly losing their homework or forget to turn in completed work? Do they forget to do a chore immediately after...
