Resources and personal stories for and from caregivers and their special needs kids
INTERVIEW POSTS
Autistic - Like; Grahams story producer Erik Linthorst on Special Needs radio 06/24 06/23/2009
Erik and Jennie Linthorst will be guest speakers on Special Needs Kids Talk Radio Wednesday, June 24th at 9:00 am central standard time to share their life story and the work they do now to help kids and parents with special needs in their life.
Autism diagnosis rates are at an all time high with estimates of 1 in 150 children on the spectrum, but what if it isn't all autism? What if the symptoms are only autistic - like?
Erik and Jennie Linthorst will be guest speakers on Special Needs Kids Talk Radio Wednesday, June 24th at 9:00 am central standard time to share their life story and the work they do now to help kids and parents with special needs in their life.
Autism diagnosis rates are at an all time high with estimates of 1 in 150 children on the spectrum, but what if it isn't all autism? What if the symptoms are only autistic - like?
Special Needs Kids Talk Radio Show - Dee Finch of PeopleFood4Dogs.com While today's show may have thrown some listeners for a loop, we really did address some ideas that animals in general and dogs in specific can and do help people with special needs. Dee shared her experiences of taking her dogs (all rescues) to special needs camp, adult day care, and the nursing home
Special Needs Kids Talk Radio - Ros Guerero of Ficklets 06/10/2009 Ros was lively and personable today on the show and I really loved hearing her story in person. Gem, her 14 year old daughter is developmentally delayed and despite that, Ros is running a successful business and has a great
Blog Talk Radio Show - Jeff Stimpson and Jill Cornfield share about Alex the Boy Today's show Ill talk with Author Jeff Stimpson and his wife Jill who both are raising Alex the Boy and his brother Ned in New York City. Alex has autism and the last 7 years have been chronicled in Jeff's book. They shared several places to find their writing and some great resources also...... to read more click here
Reviews & Give a Ways
Ocupational Therapy DVD give-a-way! OT in the home and in the school07/01/2009 Ocupational Therapy DVD give-a-way! Win a copy of OT in the Home and OT in the Schoolfrom TRP Wellness! Leave your comments about how OT has helped, if you have even heard of OT, why you think the videos might help you or your child and you'll get entry to win the DVDs. On Wed. July 8th, I'll use Random.org to pick the winner from all the comments. OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IN THE HOME Click here to see trailer for video:
PTPA Summer product winners that fit for special need kids! 06/30/2009 PTPA announced their Summer Winners of the latest and greatest products for moms by moms. There are two in particular that I think may work well for special needs kids.
1. Crypton Mattress Protector by Crypton Fabric If your child still has incontinence problems the mattress protectors from Crypton sound like a great way to protect the mattresses that your family sleeps on. Innovative, breathable
1. Crypton Mattress Protector by Crypton Fabric If your child still has incontinence problems the mattress protectors from Crypton sound like a great way to protect the mattresses that your family sleeps on. Innovative, breathable
Fight ovarian cancer & win an Electrolux refridgerator - plus my personal story 06/09/2009 Join Mom Slect, Electrolux and Special Needs Kids Talk Radio in the fight against ovarian cancer! When you open a lemonade stand, you can recapture the feeling of childhood summers, and help raise funds and awareness for the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund. You could also win a new French Door Refridgerator!
Guide dogs for special needs kids - not just the blind anymore06/16/2009 You've heard of guide dogs for the blind or those in wheelchairs, right?
Have you heard about the dogs who can predict their owners pending seizures?
What about the dogs who are companions for kids with Autism and other spectrum disorders?
One last question for you. Do animals (of any kind) help calm your children (with and without special needs?)
Have you heard about the dogs who can predict their owners pending seizures?
What about the dogs who are companions for kids with Autism and other spectrum disorders?
One last question for you. Do animals (of any kind) help calm your children (with and without special needs?)
Kate's Law. Kansas Autism Insurance legislation05/12/2009 So, I'm a little behind in the state of our state. In April several states tried to get bills passed mandating that private insurance pay for Autism therapy. Kansas made headway apparently, but the bill is now dead.
I have my own thoughts about insurance companies.....click here to read more
She's come a long way, baby. Katlin sings live. She's good too! 05/22/2009
Katlin is my older daughter. At 11, we finally got a diagnosis of ADHD after the doctor said she rated the highest he'd ever seen!
This girl has a great voice and it is not just "mom" talking. People at school have said so all along and we finally have conclusive proof. I find it funny though, that she would not sing for me before the big day. At. All........ watch the video here
Autism discrimination. Please help fight the injustice. 06/13/2009 Tina Cruz, my friend, and former guest of the Special Needs Kids Talk Radio Show alerted her readers to the fact that the Port St. Lucie, FL school board (please read whole story) revoked a decision to suspend without pay a teacher who had her class room students vote out a child with autism.
Sybshops - support for siblings of special needs kids06/15/2009
I've often wondered exactly what the impact of my youngest daughter's autism has on her sister. I hear the anger, frustration and worry in my older daughter, but rarely get an exact answer.
It wasn't until my interview with Jeff and Jill that I found out about SybShops.
To learn more, watch the video, read the excerpt from their site, and then visit SybShops.
It wasn't until my interview with Jeff and Jill that I found out about SybShops.
To learn more, watch the video, read the excerpt from their site, and then visit SybShops.
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