We’re running low in the hopper for interview subjects! If you are a parent of kids with special needs – or a professional who works with them – we’d love to interview you. Please email me, (the writer, Michele) at michele@funandfuction.com. We’d love to hear about you! Tweet
Here are the week’s headlines in Special Needs and Autism. A very short edition this week! As always, no commentary from us – you decide. Vaccine Cleared Again as Autism Culprit Online Game Offers Autistic Children the Chance to Express Emotions Tweet
It’s that time! Back to school! Here in our household, I’ve got one kid started, and one starting on Monday (they’re in two different districts). So! Do you have questions about the Back to School process? Are you confused about something? Are you or your kids struggling with the transition? Head on over to the
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We have a new Featured Caregiver to introduce you to! Fun and Function: Who are you and your kids? Evelyn: My name is Evelyn, and I am the proud Aunt to two amazing kids that live with me. Austin (Iceman) is 10, and Dakota (Stormy) is 6. Their nicknames are because of their medical issues.
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Here are the week’s headlines in Special Needs and Autism. As always – no commentary from us… You decide! Moms Talk: Special Needs Kids and Nosy Moms Mother: Son with Special Needs Given Wrong Medication at Swansea High School {Editor’s Note – I normally shy away from stories such as these when I’m culling headlines
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We have a new Featured Parent to introduce you to! Fun and Function: Who are you and your kids? Elizabeth: I’m Elizabeth and my kids are Danielle, 7, Sierra, 6, Theresa, 4, Rhianna, 2, and Natalie, 1. FF: What is the nature of their special needs? E: Sierra is severely autistic and almost entirely nonverbal.
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Here are this week’s headlines in Special Needs and Autism. As always, no commentary from us – You decide! Program Meets Special Needs Colin Farrell discusses his special needs son on Letterman RAFT, Stanford class partner to create special needs math kit ‘Environment’ Poses a Knotty Challenge in Autism Autism, ADHD Share Genetic Similarities Familial
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My oldest son starts school on Monday. Middle school. Dun dun duuuuuuuuun. For two years, he’s been in a special class, in a special school, with just four other boys. It was great for him. He’s continuing with the middle school at this special school. Now? There will be girls. Heh. He’s excited about starting
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We have a new Featured Parent to introduce you to! Fun and Function: Who are you and your kids? Adrena Luster: I’m Adrena Luster, and my child is Qualin, 2 1/2 yrs old. FF: What is the nature of their special needs? AL: Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome and ADHD. FF: What would you say is your biggest
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We have a new Featured Professional to introduce you to! Debra works with kids with special needs and graciously answered a few questions. Fun and Function: Who are you and what is your profession? Debra Blatt: Name: I am Debra Blatt, and I’m a Speech Language Pathologist. FF: What company do you work with? DB:
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