Jun 1, 2015 | Medical, Special Needs
By Nora Heston Parents of children with neurological disorders face many challenges raising their children in a world that is catered toward neurotypical children, free of known neurological disorders. Many of these parents would do anything to safely curb the...
Jun 1, 2015 | Family Life, Special Needs
Q: My child has specials needs. How do I ensure that she is legally protected in the event that something happens to my spouse and me? Kari – Glendale A: You should definitely consider establishing an estate plan. Individuals put off estate planning because they...
Jun 1, 2015 | After School Fun, Special Needs
By Lana Whitehead Individuals with autism spectrum disorders experience levels of sensory perception that most of us cannot comprehend. However, children with autism are very capable of participating in athletics. In fact, exercise gives them sensory stimulation...
Jun 1, 2015 | Medical, Special Needs
By Lynn Carahaly, M.A., CCC-SLP Children who receive poor grades in reading and mathematics, have problems finishing schoolwork, or have a hard time paying attention are often labeled “unmotivated” by parents and teachers. The challenge may not actually be a lack of...
May 27, 2015 | Family Life, Special Needs
By Michelle Talsma Everson National Adoption Day is November 22 and, according to NationalAdoptionDay.org, there are more than 100,000 children in the U.S. foster care system available for adoption. Here in Arizona, there are nearly 16,000 children in state foster...
May 27, 2015 | Behavioral & Developmental, Special Needs
By Paul Beljan, PsyD, ABPdN, ABN and Lynn Carahaly, M.A., CCC-SLP Researchers have identified a combination of critical brain processes known as executive functions that influence a student’s ability to succeed in school and life. Executive functions act as the...
