Caring and Supporting our Children with Special Needs
We are still in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic. We call it the second wave, with rising of the cases because of the start of fall. This is the new normal, just accepting what has been happening and of course, being very careful every day. With Thanksgiving in the next week ( Canada ) …
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We all know that COVID-19 pandemic is still around, although most, if not all places have started to open up businesses to protect our economy. Even schools are now open, maybe not all though. Most are still online, that’s for sure. You, as special needs parents are so concerned for your families, especially for your …
Read moreWhat are COVID Toes? ( Can your Special Kids get Affected?)
You and l know that love for reading starts early during childhood. We, parents are the ones who need to inculcate in our children the beautiful habit of reading. Even for our special kids, this habit of daily reading could be cultivated early on. Exploring books together with your special kid is one of the …
Read moreThe Benefits of Reading Everyday ( Make Learning a Fun Experience for your Special Child )
Author: Teacher Rica Rubas ( K-12 Special Education Teacher ) In my 8 years as a Special Education teacher, I have encountered several students with Emotional Behavior Disorder ( EBD ) and dealing with them in the classroom is a consistent struggle. Lots of patience and understanding is an understatement. Only one student with …
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With the pandemic still in our midst, we parents are still not sure if our kids will be going back to school come September. In other parts of the world, school has began, but the kids are still in their homes doing online classes or modular ones. Nevertheless, we parents just need to be ready. …
I know, we have been planning for our summer get away, but with the pandemic still around, it’s kind of scary to go anywhere and ride the plane. At least, we are slowly going back to normal activities, although we still have to strictly wash our hands and practice social distancing. So, let’s just go …
Read moreHow to Prepare for Camping with a Special Child ( Summer Escapade Galore!! )
Parents are so excited of their kid’s milestones. Especially if he is the first child or the first ever grandchild. The family would even excitedly record the first steps, the first words and even the first time that he goes to school. At certain times however, parents notice something different or something not going the …
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With or without musical talent, your special child can benefit from music therapy. I should know. Pangga, my sister with Down syndrome who passed away a few years back, loved to sing. She had a good voice. She could follow the notes and the rhythm to the beat. Because Pangga never learned how to read, …
Read moreIs Music Therapeutic? Know the Benefits for your Child with Special Needs
Of course, we know that our children with special needs have struggles with learning. But it doesn’t stop us, parents to dream for them to finish school and to be productive citizens of our community in the years to come. I know you have fears of them being bullied in school for not being able …
I love listening to music. It soothes my nerves. It makes me happy and want to dance. I love talking to my family and friends. I can share with them my worries or my excitement. I’m lucky and most of us I’m sure, because our sense of hearing is 100% okay. For some parents though, …
Read moreHearing Impairment in Children ( Signs and Finding Help )
