Tag Archive: Cognitive impairment

prom

Why Special Needs Students Should Go to Regular Prom

As I watched my son get ready for prom that morning, my feelings were mixed. My son was over the moon about his big day, but I had other thoughts.

Aimee Sharp
child with disability

What Words Should We Use When We Talk About a Child With Disability?

All of a sudden, I’m hearing the term “special needs” questioned, so I did some soul-searching. What's the right way to refer to a child with disability?

Aimee Sharp
Brain Gains for Older Adults

Brain Gains for Older Adults Who Start Exercising

Originally published in HealthDay News: Beginning an exercise program may produce brain gains for older adults or even reverse early mental decline.

Aimee Sharp