Jun 21, 2021 | Behavioral & Developmental, Medical, Special Needs
By Fumi Horner, PHD, BCBA-D and Ashley Bennett, PHD, BCBA-D, LBA As clinicians who work with children with autism, it is our job to make learning fun. We are trained to look at each child and see what they like vs dislike and what’s easy vs difficult for...
Jun 21, 2021 | Local News, Special Needs, Travel
By Amy Wolff Have you ever been in a situation where you needed or wanted more patience, compassion or assistance from others? This is a common challenge for people with hidden disabilities. Often those impacted feel isolated and self-conscious about asking for...
Jun 21, 2021 | Education, Medical, Special Needs
Not only did 2020 bring many challenges for students, but the past year also created new roles and challenges for parents and educators. As social distancing guidelines became the norm, students moved to a virtual learning environment and parents were faced...
Jul 31, 2020 | Behavioral & Developmental, Education, Medical, Special Needs
Navigating special education and care amid COVID-19 By Annelise Krafft As we continue to navigate COVID-19, parents have taken on several new roles: teacher, personal chef, at-home entertainer and more. For parents with a child who has a developmental disability, the...
May 30, 2020 | Behavioral & Developmental, Health & Fitness, Local News, Medical, Special Needs
Phoenix resident Nicole Anderson first stepped through the doors of United Cerebral Palsy of Central Arizona almost four years ago, when her then 10-month-old daughter was in need of specialized care and services. After four years of intensive therapy and...
May 30, 2020 | Behavioral & Developmental, Education, Special Needs
By Christine Thompson, President and CEO, Expect More Arizona Special needs education funding is impacting all students. ‘We’re all working toward working ourselves out of a job,’ was something Kimberly Peaslee, a special education professional,...
