We can now add another name to our well-known girls (or ladies!) with Asperger’s. We are all familiar with Temple Grandin, Liane Holliday Willey, and Rudy Simone (see reviews of her books Asperger’s on the Job and Aspergirls). Now we can add Kristina, currently a 10-year old girl, to this enlightening group of females. Julie [...]
Behavior Solutions for the Inclusive Classroom
December 8, 2010 By
[fbshare]Teachers have a lot to contend with while teaching a classroom full of lively kids. But what does a teacher do with the child that stands up and looks out the window? What about the child that doesn’t follow the classroom rules or constantly interrupts? How does a teacher handle the child who hums and [...]
Kay Marner’s Story: International Adoption in the Midwest
November 15, 2010 By
[fbshare]In the middle of Iowa is a university town of about 50,000 people called Ames. In 2010, CNNMoney.com ranked Ames #9 on their “Best Places to Live” list. The 2000 census showed 8,970 families living in the city. In honor of Adoption Awareness Month, I am excited to bring you into the household of one [...]
The Gift of Time for Moms with Special Needs Kids
October 27, 2010 By
A Special Needs (SN) mom is on duty 24/7. Moms of Special Needs kids run ragged dealing with all the added responsibilities. They find it almost impossible to maintain balance and harmony in their hectic lives. There are appointments/meetings with medical professionals, with school staff, with support groups etc. There are the tremendous cost of [...]
Visual and Communication Aids
August 20, 2010 By
“We are not interested in making a profit and just want to help others in return for all the help that has been given to us.” This is not a typical statement from a new business owner, but it is the statement from Tania Decicco, founder of ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) Communications Through Visual Aids. [...]
When One Door Closes, Another Door Opens
August 18, 2010 By
“When one door closes another door opens; but we so often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door, that we do not see the ones which open for us.” — Alexander Graham Bell Before becoming a parent, we all dream about the experience. We think about the things we will do, the [...]
Yvonne N Pierre: If You Don’t Know Her, You Should!
August 11, 2010 By
[fbshare]I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Yvonne N Pierre on her show on BlogTalkRadio. I shared my early experiences with adopting my daughter with special needs and what inspired me to found S-O-S Research. Through this interview and previous conversations and emails, I have been fortunate to get a glimpse into Yvonne Pierre. [...]
Special Needs Discussions to be Enjoyed with Coffee
May 26, 2010 By
[fbshare]S-O-S can now be found on Twitter and I would love you to join me. You will receive references to the latest news, tips, articles, and websites on special needs kids, focusing specifically on those with ADHD, autism, anxiety, Aspergers, learning disorders, and more. Useful information for parenting our children, as well as school-related information [...]
Five Good Anxiety/Stress Resources for Finding an Expert
May 3, 2010 By
You notice that your child appears to be crabbier and more irritable, removing herself from family and even friends, and perhaps sleeping more. Your child may be reporting more headaches or stomachaches or you many notice that he is having more problems completing tasks, such as school work. You may notice a decrease in appetite [...]
