Tax Free Savings Accounts for Your Child with Disabilities
Here's what you need to know about the latest news about tax free savings accounts. The plans are somewhat like 529 college plans as they will allow individuals with a disability to save up to $100,000 without jeopardizing their eligibility for the Social Security and Medicaid programs. Currently, parents must ensure that their children have
How to Advocate for your Child with Special Needs
Learn as much as you can about your own child’s special needs by asking a lot of questions. Your child’s doctors, teachers, and therapists, as well as other parents of children with the same special needs can all help you understand what you need to know. Ask a lot of questions and keep good notes.
Meet one of our favorite Occupational Therapists, Mattis Reil
Mattis Reil, a German Occupational Therapist has spent the past 18 months living in a suburb of Chicago with the Baer family. Caring for their son Philly, who has special needs, here are just a few examples of how Mattis has been using his OT background to work with Philly: Taking him to his Occupational
Finding "Mary Poppins" - Tips from a Seasoned Host Mom
Meet Claudia Riedt, seven-time PROaupair host mom and special needs parent. Watch this video as she shares helpful advice and insights about her family's process for finding the next "Super Woman and Mary Poppins" professional au pair. Au pair candidates are added to the pool on a continuous basis and I may log
How Occupational Therapist Louisa Changed the Lives of Bella & J.R.
We are a family of four with two working parents and two toddlers, Belle (4) and JR (3). It is no easy task caring for two toddlers who are only one year apart. It often feels like twins. Lots of activity, and lots of learning all of the time. Because we have had some special