Here's the latest article from the Special Needs Children site at BellaOnline.com.
Explaining Disabilities to Classmates
Understanding and explaining to other children what a having a developmental disability will mean for our children is a complicated challenge that may lead to unintended consequences for them as well as their classmates, who may be sensitive about our acceptance of their abilities and struggles.
Please visit specialneedschildren.bellaonline.com for even more great content about celebrating and supporting children with special needs and their families.
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Teaching Home Addresses to Children
Severe Weather Events and Children
Medical ID Bracelets for Children
Managing Emergency Events and Drills at School
Peer Mentoring Programs and Childhood Disabilities http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art61295.asp
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Dolls for Children with Special Needs
Boardmaker and PECS Communication Systems
Preparing for Emergencies with Children
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Photography Lessons for Children
Reading Readiness and Reading Strategies
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