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Playdates for Children with Special Needs

Playdates for Children with Special Needs

Playdates for children with special needs help kids and their families connect with others in an environment that promotes inclusion.

Amy Long Carrera, MS, RD, CNSC, CWCMS
child with special needs

How to Make a Care Manual for Your Child with Special Needs

Having multiple caregivers for your child with special needs takes a lot of communication and teamwork. Here's how to create a care manual for your child.

Amy Long Carrera, MS, RD, CNSC, CWCMS
complex medical needs

While Your Baby is in the NICU: Top 5 Helpful Tips

I found out our baby girl, Scarlette had a blockage in her bowels before she was born, so I knew ahead of time that she would be...

Amy Long Carrera, MS, RD, CNSC, CWCMS
Siblings of a Child with Special Needs

10 Tips for Taking Children with Special Needs to the Theater

Taking children with special needs to theater shows can be exciting, fun and a little bit scary. Follow these helpful tips to get the most...

Amy Long Carrera, MS, RD, CNSC, CWCMS
back to school

Back to School Nutrition; Healthy Eating Tips for Young Kids

Most students walk back into school in just a few weeks. It's that time of year when parents are busy preparing their kids to go back to school. Nutritionists say what kids put on their plates is just as important for their growth and development as what is in their backpacks.

Aimee Sharp
viviendo con el autismo

How to Travel with a Child on Tube Feeding

Traveling with a child on tube feeding? Going anywhere, let alone to the store with your child can be a challenge, but traveling to...

Amy Long Carrera, MS, RD, CNSC, CWCMS
back to school

Special Education: Moms Share Helpful Tips

Differently-abled children often need unique services and programs to thrive in the learning environment. Special education programs help children with mental, physical, social and emotional delays to get the help they need in school.

Amy Long Carrera, MS, RD, CNSC, CWCMS
sign language for kids

Sign Language for Children with Autism

Sign language for children with autism may be a helpful tool to improve communication. While some children on the spectrum might benefit, others may not.

Julian Perez
Criar a un niño con necesidades especiales

The Messy Side of Raising a Child with Special Needs

Raising a child with special needs makes organizing your life nearly impossible. Supermom Theresa Hornung provides her perspective.

Amy Long Carrera, MS, RD, CNSC, CWCMS
Pearl G. and her sister Abby, age 9.

What Disability? Wheelchair Athlete Pearl G

We had the honor of interviewing Pearl G. from Chicago, Illinois. A nationally recognized wheelchair athlete, Pearl has a passion for sports that is evident in her active lifestyle.

Amy Long Carrera, MS, RD, CNSC, CWCMS
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