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January is the month of new beginnings, where resolutions are made… and broken two weeks later. Let’s face it, people: change is hard! However, if it’s important to you, you’ll find a way; if it isn’t, you’ll find an excuse. Now let me ask you, how important is your family’s safety to you? How important [...]
Every four years, November transforms into a month dedicated to democracy. On Election Day, citizens across the United States of America head to the polls. We cut time out of our busy schedules to shuffle slowly forward in a long, uniform line, waiting for our chance to make our voice heard. It’s not about the [...]
A natural disaster, such as a hurricane, tornado, or earthquake, can create a lot of commotion and uproot many families. If your child is living in unfamiliar surroundings, you may want to invest in an affordable . These bands are made from adjustable Velcro, are waterproof, and washable. There are also that contain a medical [...]
Depending on where you live, you may find yourself affected by a natural disaster, such as floods, wildfires, earthquakes, or tornadoes. Those of us who volunteer in the special needs community typically find ourselves fielding calls from first responders and shelter managers about how to help individuals and families with autism deal with the horrifying [...]
Imagine the building you’re in just went up in flames. Sirens are relentlessly sounding. A firefighter in an oxygen mask just burst in, grabbing you by the arm and barking commands—can you say scary? I’m a sheriff reserve and that Darth Vader-esque voice still freaks me out. Autism and High-Stress Situations Now, imagine you have [...]
Knowing that Mitchell’s aunt is crying because she cannot believe he has already been gone a year, tears me up inside. He didn’t die in an accident, he didn’t die of cancer or some other childhood disease. Mitchel, at only 11 years old, was bullied to death. I know that sounds extreme, but it is [...]
Many children with special needs are runners or elopers. They can elusively slip out of the house without your knowledge. This is really scary for parents of children with challenges. An Affordable Alarm The provides detection of entry or exit. These keypad door alarm units can be mounted on most doors and windows. Arming and [...]
Our own Special-Ism writer, Haley Moss, is the Ambassador to Project Lifesaver. Project Lifesaver and Haley’s role within it was initially reported on in Autism Awareness Month OUR Haley Moss Tackles the Wandering Issue. In honor of National Safety Awareness Month and Haley’s participation in this important project, Haley was asked to provide an update [...]
In today’s techno age, general safety extends to internet. Cybersafety is an important component to National Safety Month, especially with children with challenges who may struggle with offline social skills. I could not imagine my two older boys without an active Facebook profile or their cell phones in hand texting their friends feverishly. I think [...]
Summer and outdoor fun go hand in hand. However, for parents with children with learning challenges outdoor play can add to extra stress due to the lack of parameters needed – such as fenced in yards or playgrounds. Problem Play Areas I remember that my son liked to wander and that an open field meant [...]
