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Special needs

Are you raising a child with special needs? We're here to help with personal stories, expert advice, the latest research, and tips on how to support your child.

Special needs

What the pandemic taught me about my son's loneliness

Melanie Williams's son was born with Down syndrome. Isolation and social distancing are experiences he faces in his everyday life.

Amy Van Es

6 minutes

Special needs

10 things NOT to say to an adoptive parent

Even the most well-intentioned comments sometimes make adoptive parents face-palm. Here are the 10 worst things you can say.

Christen Shepherd

5 minutes

Special needs

Why distance learning can be harder for families of children with disabilities

Families who typically work in close collaboration with school staff are struggling without face-to-face networks.

Today's Parent

5 minutes

Special needs

"You were an exceptional child that needed exceptional care"

In this touching essay, one mom looks back at raising her daughter, who was born with developmental delays.

Maclean's

3 minutes

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How to know if your kid is struggling with executive functioning skills

Many kids are easily distracted or struggle with transitions, but for some, they're a sign of a sign of a bigger problem with executive functioning skills.

Vanessa Milne

6 minutes