CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES

Children with disabilities and special needs are at a higher risk of health problems. Special needs children need extra help to achieve and preserve physical health, including dental health.

Child abuse is quite common among children with disabilities.

For children with disabilities it is an everyday constant fear; the fear of being picked on.

Parenting a child with a disability can be challenging and stressful. It's important to take time everyday to reduce stress to help maintain health and better deal with obstacles that cross our paths.

If you are the parent of a child with a disability, here is what you need to know about the need for unsupervised play time.

If your child has a disability, he will encounter teasing in school. These are some steps to take to curb the amount of teasing your disabled child will have to endure.

A.D.D. and A.D.H.D. are the most common, but trust me when I tell you, there are other disabilities. And there are people who will and want to help you.

If your child has a disability, here is what you need to know about the preparation for entry into public school.

The sibling of a special needs child often takes on the role of a secondary caretaker or are unintentionally slighted by the sheer volume of doctor's appointments and in-home care.

Descriptions of different teaching models for children with disabilities.

Identify the mission and goals of your group to create a strong foundation and direct your group activities.

Since 1975, children with disabilities have been guaranteed equal opportunities in education. This essay discusses the history of and components of the IDEA.

Children with learning disabilities have special needs. Before choosing a school for our daughter, my husband and I researched scores of schools. Check out our list of the best schools North America has to offer.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in employment, state and local government, public accommodations, commercial facilities, transportation, and telecommunications.

Children with learning disabilities may need special services in order to succeed in school because they must overcome the barriers that affect their ability to learn. They may qualify for some financial aid.

College can be an option for teens with disabilities, but parents and students research options carefully.

There are books out on the market that can help kids in learning about other kids with disabilities. My article has some recommendations.

Children with special needs require much time and attention from all family members, including siblings. For siblings, respite care is needed to ensure they find a balance in their own lives.

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires schools to meet the unique educational needs of children with autism and other disabillities. This article offers help to parents learning to navigate the public school system to meet their child's needs.

This article discusses many laws and cases that have impacted the education of students with disabilities.

Several local St. Louis businesses and civic organizations have funded a new $350,000, 10,000 sq.ft. playground that is user friendly to disabled children...