Support For Parents of Children with Special Needs

Special Needs Support

Our experts walk you through the process of getting a special needs diagnosis, socializing kids with special needs, being an advocate for your child, and assisting him or her in leading an independent life. This section provides support and guidance from the top special needs doctors, families of children with special needs, and others.

Getting a Special Needs Diagnosis

IEP and How to Get One

Impact on the Family

Advocating for Special Needs

Special Needs Laws and Rights

Independent Living

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Going Places

Jul 02, 2013

By: Malina Saval

A typical drop-off scenario at my five-year-old son Boaz's pre-school goes something like this: We arrive fifteen minutes late and Bo refuses to get out of the car. He's screaming that he wants to go home and watch "Ben 10 Alien Force" YouTube videos. I have to prop Ayla, Bo's three-year-old sister...