As parents of children with disabilities, do you ever feel like you are continually fighting an uphill battle of unique challenges to face and barriers to overcome? You’re not alone. The 2006 Participation and Activity Limitation Survey (PALS) takes a
It is costly to raise children in Canada. Families that care for children with disabilities can quickly become overwhelmed by expenses. Taking care of a child with disability requires special assistance in various ways. The exact need of a child
Have you ever wondered if you should mainstream your child with disabilities? If you’ve not heard the term “mainstreaming”, it is in reference to integrating a child with disabilities into a classroom of able-bodied students. In other words, “mainstreaming” a
How can parents create an atmosphere that promotes success for their children with disabilities? All children deserve to be positioned for success – this includes children with disabilities and special needs. The most powerful atmosphere that can be created is
Many resources are available for children with disabilities and adults with disabilities, but what information and services are available to those who exist between the two age groups? It has been reported that teenagers with disabilities face extreme challenges when
Are medications in pregnancy to blame for more disability diagnoses? The numbers of diagnoses for neurodevelopmental disorders, like autism, are at record levels. In addition, children are experiencing heighten sensitivities to food, resulting in high numbers of severe allergic reactions.
Parents Speak Out About Raising Children with Disabilities
As parents of children with disabilities, do you ever feel like you are continually fighting an uphill battle of unique challenges to face and barriers to overcome? You’re not alone. The 2006 Participation and Activity Limitation Survey (PALS) takes a
Tax Breaks for Canadian Families, Children with Disabilities
It is costly to raise children in Canada. Families that care for children with disabilities can quickly become overwhelmed by expenses. Taking care of a child with disability requires special assistance in various ways. The exact need of a child
Pros and Cons of Mainstreaming Kids with Disabilities
Have you ever wondered if you should mainstream your child with disabilities? If you’ve not heard the term “mainstreaming”, it is in reference to integrating a child with disabilities into a classroom of able-bodied students. In other words, “mainstreaming” a
Hiring the Right Babysitter for a Child with Special Needs
How can parents create an atmosphere that promotes success for their children with disabilities? All children deserve to be positioned for success – this includes children with disabilities and special needs. The most powerful atmosphere that can be created is
Entering Adulthood with Disabilities
Many resources are available for children with disabilities and adults with disabilities, but what information and services are available to those who exist between the two age groups? It has been reported that teenagers with disabilities face extreme challenges when
Is Disability Preventable?
Are medications in pregnancy to blame for more disability diagnoses? The numbers of diagnoses for neurodevelopmental disorders, like autism, are at record levels. In addition, children are experiencing heighten sensitivities to food, resulting in high numbers of severe allergic reactions.