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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
Pediatric Tube Feeding Guide

Introduciendo GROW – Crezca con Shield HealthCare

14.6 millones: este es el número de niños estadounidenses de 0 a 17 años que tienen necesidades especiales de cuidado de salud, incluyendo la parálisis cerebral, retraso en el desarrollo y otras condiciones.

Amy Long Carrera, MS, RD, CNSC, CWCMS
burnt out

Parents of Children with Special Needs and Empathy Burnout

Do parents of children with special needs and empathy burnout go hand-in-hand? One mom talks about how she copes with empathy burnout while caring for her two young boys.

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

Six Ways to Reduce Stress in Your Child with Special Needs

Your child with special needs may respond to situations differently than other children. Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral...

Amy Long Carrera, MS, RD, CNSC, CWCMS

Child with Special Needs: Is Your Family Prepared for a Disaster?

If your family experiences a natural disaster, such as an earthquake, hurricane or tornado, are you prepared with a plan and supplies to care for your child with special needs? 

Amy Long Carrera, MS, RD, CNSC, CWCMS
social skills

10 Things to Look for in a Social Skills Program

Social and behavioral skills are essential for lifelong success but children with special needs often struggle with these skills.

Amy Long Carrera, MS, RD, CNSC, CWCMS
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