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Raising a child with special needs

The Messy Side of Raising a Child with Special Needs

Raising a child w/ special needs? Supermom Theresa Hornung provides perspective & resources on the domestic & emotional chaos of raising twins with autism.

Amy Long Carrera, MS, RD, CNSC, CWCMS
wheelchair athlete

What Disability? Wheelchair Athlete Pearl G

Living with physical disability doesn’t stop Pearl from any sport she can imagine. Shield HealthCare interviews this amazing wheelchair athlete.

Amy Long Carrera, MS, RD, CNSC, CWCMS
parents of children with special needs and empathy burnout

Parents of Children with Special Needs and Empathy Burnout

Do parents of children with special needs and empathy burnout go hand-in-hand? Read about how one mom copes with this experience.

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. Look for ways to reduce stress in your child with special needs.

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

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

Many families caring for a child with special needs do not have a disaster plan. Make sure your family is ready in case a disaster strikes.

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

10 Things to Look for in a Social Skills Program

Children with special needs often struggle with social skills. A good social skills program provides the skills to make friends and integrate into society.

Amy Long Carrera, MS, RD, CNSC, CWCMS
Social Skills Strategies

Social Skills Strategies for Children with Special Needs: Video and Resources

Children with special needs struggle with social and behavioral skills. This webinar focuses on strategies to help them thrive in friendships and family.

Amy Long Carrera, MS, RD, CNSC, CWCMS
Autism Awareness

Autism Awareness Every Day of the Year

April is Autism Awareness Month and it is always welcomed in my family with great joy and happiness for two reasons: 1.) It gives my family...

Gina Flores
child with Asperger syndrome

Parenting a Child with Asperger Syndrome

A child with Asperger syndrome may have trouble interacting with his environment. Don’t miss these helpful parenting tips from My Asperger Child.

Amy Long Carrera, MS, RD, CNSC, CWCMS
huntington's disease

Autism Speaks® Spotlights UCLA Brain Research

Autism affects a person's ability to communicate with the outside world. UCLA autism research is helping us understand how autism develops and how to cope.

Amy Long Carrera, MS, RD, CNSC, CWCMS
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