Special Needs

Detecting Early Signs of Autism

April is Autism Awareness Month, and today we're sharing an article from our April issue on detecting early signs of autism. There are lots...

Parenting the Siblings of Children with Special Needs

Of the many stressors families experience today, perhaps one of the most challenging is having a child with special needs. This experience not only...

5 Tips for Enjoying Halloween with Sensory Challenges

While many children enjoy Halloween traditions of tick-or-treating, pumpkin carving, and interaction with costume-clad “ghouls and goblins,” children affected by a sensory processing disorder...

What to Look for in a Special Needs Care Provider 

Are you or your spouse preparing to return to work? Or maybe you need some time during the day to tackle the list of...

How to talk to typically developing kids about kids with special needs 

For parents, there are few situations that can cause such a sweat-inducing jumble of emotions -- from embarrassment and frustration to oh-crap-I-forget-how-to-explain-this-right -- than...

Helping Your Child with Special Needs Cope with Moving 

Moving can be a stressful experience, from the moment you decide to put your house on the market to months after the boxes are...

Let’s Be Friends 

Nearly 1 in 59 children have an autism spectrum disorder, meaning there is a good chance that you and your family will meet a...

Making a Splash on the Spectrum 

 If you have a young child, you understand the importance of water safety and learning to swim. The moment a child can get out...

Local Spotlight: The Cincinnati Dragons 

Every month, Cincinnati Parent spotlights an organization in the area that’s affecting positive change. The Cincinnati Dragons is a wheelchair basketball team for kids ages...

Sensory Friendly Santa in Cincinnati

A visit with Santa can be fraught with stress, especially for families with special needs. Happily, families with children with autism and other special needs...

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