An important decision that all parents must one day make is how to educate their child. For the majority of neurotypical children, this decision doesn’t require too much consideration: public school is easy and available. However, for a child with autism, this...
You show your child you love them everyday by taking care of their needs and even some of their wants. Telling your child you love them is just as important as their basic needs. As parents, we are responsible for teaching our children how to communicate...
Taking a test is a long, dreadful process for most students in high school. Imagine having to take a test to pass you to the next grade level AND adding a hyperactivity disorder. Students diagnosed with ADHD have a difficult time concentrating, staying still and...
It’s Monday morning around 9 am and you have just finished your coffee and are settling in to your usual work routine for the day. You look down as your phone begins to ring and get a knot in your stomach- it’s one of those phone calls you dread taking....
We have been Blogging the last few weeks about The John McKay Scholarship for children with disabilities. The McKay Scholarship is funded by the state of Florida and so there are specific requirements and deadlines to meet. You can apply at anytime for The McKay...