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Planning a Doctor Visit for Your Child with Special Needs

Taking your child with special needs to a doctor’s appointment can be stressful. Use these tips to plan ahead and make the most of your visit.

Amy Long Carrera, MS, RD, CNSC, CWCMS
Cerebral Palsy

Cerebral Palsy and the Meaning of Unconditional Love

This week’s featured caregiver story was written by Maribel G., who shares the rewards of caring for her son with Cerebral Palsy. The little things...

Gina Flores
autism awareness

Autism Awareness Story: Benny Makes Friends

Our Autism Awareness Month Featured Caregiver Story was written by Daren S., who shares his experience with Benny on the playground making friends.

Gina Flores
transitioning into adulthood with cerebral palsy

Transitioning into Adulthood with Cerebral Palsy

Transitioning into adulthood with cerebral palsy requires careful planning. Find resources here to answer some of the most frequently asked questions.

Julie Mitchell
children with special needs

Support for Families of Children with Special Needs

Caring for children with special needs is rewarding, yet challenging. Join our online support network of families and experts for support and guidance.

Amy Long Carrera, MS, RD, CNSC, CWCMS
Webinar

Webinar: Social Skills Strategies for Children with Special Needs

Join Shield HealthCare on Wednesday April 27, 2016 for a free webinar on:Social Skills Strategies for Children with Special Needs featuring Dr. Aarti Nair.

Aimee Sharp
GROW with Shield HealthCare

Introducing GROW with Shield HealthCare

GROW with Shield HealthCare is a pediatric program addressing the physical, emotional and social needs of children with special needs and their families. 

Amy Long Carrera, MS, RD, CNSC, CWCMS
Kabuki Syndrome

Caring for a Child with Kabuki Syndrome

Darla C took on the challenge of caring to a child with a rare disorder and is reaping the sweet reward of watching a small child learn to thrive and love.

Amy Long Carrera, MS, RD, CNSC, CWCMS
Zika virus and microcephaly

Zika Virus + Microcephaly: 4 Family Blogs Offer a Bright Perspective

Zika Virus and Microcephaly: 4 family blogs offer a bright perspective on parenting a child with microcephaly. Read FAQs on Zika virus and more.

Sarah McIlvaine
Feeding Tube Awareness Week

Feeding Tube Awareness Week 2016

The 6th annual Feeding Tube Awareness Week® will be celebrated worldwide February 7-13, 2016! ​Feeding Tube Awareness Week® was created by the Feeding Tube Awareness Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, to increase awareness of feeding tubes and enteral feeding.   Here’s how you can participate in ​Feeding Tube Awareness Week®:   Join the Conversation on Social… Continue reading Feeding Tube Awareness Week 2016

Amy Long Carrera, MS, RD, CNSC, CWCMS
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