Modern research has been demonstrating many positive effects of music for children with special needs. Some therapists are specially trained in utilizing these tools to help their clients increase focus, regulate emotions, increase social abilities, and improve motor...
Opportunites to help those in need often require labor that those with special needs may be incapable of, or find a bit difficult. However, that shouldn’t be discouraging, as there are more ways to volunteer than just fun-runs or roadside cleanups. In the modern age,...
The holiday shopping season can be quite unnerving for most people. Long lines, loud music, bright lights, and what sometimes feels like 100 screaming children can be annoying at best and overwhelming at worst. For families with children with autism, ADHD, or any...
Halloween, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, and New Year’s come in quick succession each year. Each holiday brings the opportunity for family and friends to gather, sharing traditions, gifts, and meals with one another. For children with disabilities, however,...
Persons with disabilities often possess above average to superior intelligence, having overcome major obstacles and display a positive, can-do attitude. Such individuals typically make great additions to professional staff in any industry. That said, prospective...