Where Can I Find a Doll with Special Needs?

While your local store may appear to have an endless supply of different types of dolls, dolls with special needs can still be hard to find without a bit of research. But, there are options – most of them online. Below are a few:American Girl offers the option of getting a doll with no hair,

Army Vet Uses Hockey to Inspire Kids with Special Needs

In case you missed it, we wanted to draw your attention to the inspiring and heartwarming USA Today story from last month about a veteran who is changing the lives of children with special needs – and his own life in the process.The York Polar Bears are a hockey team unlike any other. Started by

10 Fun Summer Activities for Children with Special Needs

Parents, particularly of children with special needs, are constantly trying to think of fun, interesting activities that can also benefit their children’s social skills, motor skills or cognitive abilities. But, even the most creative parents and professional au pairs can have moments of feeling tapped out of ideas and wondering – what can we do

How Does Sensory Processing Affect Communication in Kids with Autism?

Neuroscientist Sarah H. Baum has taken a different approach - focusing her research on how people with autism process sensory information from the world around them. While referenced in early studies of autism, it has been an area of limited research until now. In the below blog post, from Autism Speaks, Sarah describes how insights