Enteral Nutrition, or “tube-feeding” to us lay people, is a reality for many kids with special needs. And living with this reality can be quite the experience; between feeds, flushes, clogs, and erratic pumps, there’s never a dull moment! For those of you who haven’t been there, the thought of a feeding tube is a […]
You may have heard the term “neuropsychological evaluation” or, as it’s often simply called (though spellcheck will refuse to admit it), a “neuropsych”, and wondered what it’s all about. Do you need the evaluation for any specific services? Is there a reason so many people are encouraging you to go for it? Read on to […]
Ready or not, summer’s coming! Whether you wish the school year would never end or you’ve been counting down to the summer since September, it’s time to face the fact that camp is now just a couple of weeks away. You’ll get your well-deserved break … after you shop. And prepare. And — deep breath […]
Right after childbirth, everything is overwhelming. But when a child is born with special needs, the stress reaches a whole new level. What do I need to set up right away, and what can wait? Will it be harmful to my baby if I wait a bit before jumping into the daunting world of bureaucracy? […]
Whether you always knew you’d need to look into mobility equipment for your child, or the reality started to take shape only as your child got bigger and heavier, dealing with the journey of getting that equipment can seem daunting. It’s hard enough to come to terms with the fact that it’s time to move […]
For most families, placing a grown child in a residence is a heart-wrenching decision which is not made lightly. No one is immune to getting older, not our children… And not us. When a child with special needs grows up, their needs tend to grow along with them, and simultaneously, almost like it’s joke (but […]
You did it! Bedikas chometz is tonight… Never thought the day would come, eh? Ready or not, those intense weeks of prep are almost behind you. No rest for the weary, though… It’s kind of hard to sit back (lean left?) and relax when there’s a certain yummy child in the house who requires constant […]
Getting through the school-age years with special needs is not easy. But compared to what comes next, those school years are piece of cake. A kid is a kid; if her sister goes to one school and she goes to another school, even a special ed school, she can still feel like a normal kid […]
V’nahafoch, v’nahafoch, v’nahafoch, v’nafoch 🎵 Ever wondered if this song was written especially for your house on Purim? A day of no school and much sugar. Um, yay? Some kids love the extra energy, fun, and break from the everyday that Purim brings. But many, many kids are just plain overwhelmed and out of sorts. […]
50% of children with Epilepsy become nearly seizure-free with the first medication they try. We want to talk about the other half. Though many children do respond well to the second or third medication they try, there are numerous others who live regularly with seizures. It’s your neurologist’s job to recommend appropriate intervention, but meanwhile, […]
