Road Map to Special Needs Education
Content brought to you by Excellent Schools Detroit Being new to special needs education and trying to navigate the terrain may feel like a bumpy ride at first. But Detroit parents should know there...
View ArticleBloomfield Hills-Based Nonprofit Wish Upon a Teen
Can you imagine not getting to go to prom because you were too sick? Or being routinely left out by your peers because your social skills are "different"? It's life for many local high school kids with...
View ArticleGetting Help with Autism
Content brought to you by Henry Ford Health System Maybe you became concerned when you noticed that your child does not make eye contact, or you were worried because you observed that your child didn't...
View ArticleTalking to Children with Special Needs About Sex
Having “the talk” is tough for every parent. But it can be especially challenging when your child has a developmental disability. Yet experts agree sex education is crucial for children with special...
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Metro Parent’s 2011 Mom Approved Docs
Once again, Metro Parent asked readers to nominate their favorite kids’ doctors in southeast Michigan. Here is the list of physicians who got props from moms like you to be considered Metro Parent’s...
View ArticleDiet and Kids with Special Needs
A growing number of parents believe restrictive diets can help their kids with special needs. Proponents say changing what children eat can help conditions like autism spectrum disorders, attention...
View ArticleGirls and Asperger’s Syndrome
Kollette Buczek of St. Clair Shores knew something was wrong with her daughter Jadyn when she was just 3. Jadyn had sensory issues at home that made her panic and scream at loud noises. Socially she...
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Cedar Point Hours, Ticket Costs, New Rides and More
If you’re like us, you’re probably wondering: What are the Cedar Point hours this year? How much are Cedar Point tickets? And what’s this year’s new Cedar Point ride? Or how about Cedar Point hotels,...
View ArticleVaccine Facts Vs. Fiction
Fever, cough, runny nose. Those symptoms seem common enough in a child. But then there’s the splotchy, red rash that spreads all over his or her body, the diarrhea, ear infection and possible...
View ArticleResources for Special Needs Children: Programs in Detroit
Finding services for your child with special needs can be challenging. But, if you live in Detroit, there are various programs and resources nearby to help your child with autism spectrum disorder and...
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Signs and Symptoms of Autism in Kids
From vaccines to older age, autism has been linked to a number of different factors and while there is so much speculation, there’s one thing you know for sure: the stark statistics. According to the...
View ArticleRoad Map to Special Needs Education
Content brought to you by Excellent Schools Detroit Being new to special needs education and trying to navigate the terrain may feel like a bumpy ride at first. But Detroit parents should know there...
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Resources and Programs for Adults with Special Needs
If you are the parent of an older teen or adult with special needs, finding programs for your may not always be easy. However, there are several programs throughout the metro Detroit area that are...
View Article2015 Educational Conference at the MSU Management Education Center in Troy
Guest speaker Fred Volkmar, MD an Irving B. Harris Professor of Child Psychiatry, Pediatrics and Psychology at the Yale University Child Study Center, School of Medicine, will focus on issues of dual...
View ArticleJack’s Jocks for Jack’s Place at River Bends Park in Shelby Township
Gather your friends and family and take in the beautiful sights of Rivers Bend Park and participate in this 5K Run/Walk or 1 Mile Costume Walk. Join them in raising autism awareness and and making a...
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Asperger’s Syndrome Support for Parents
If you have a child with Asperger’s syndrome disorder – or think you might – you may have learned that pinpointing the issue isn’t always an easy thing. The process can also be confusing for parents...
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Special Needs Events for Kids and Parents in Southeast Michigan
There are always plenty of fun activities going on around southeast Michigan for kids and families to enjoy. But sometimes it’s nice for children with special needs to have an event that’s designed...
View ArticleAutism Spectrum Disorder Swim Day at Rolling Hills County Park in Ypsilanti
EMU’s Autism Collaborative Center and Rolling Hills County Park host this annual swim for kids and adults on the autism spectrum. The post Autism Spectrum Disorder Swim Day at Rolling Hills County...
View ArticleLittle Wonders at Nature’s Playhouse in Ferndale
This class will include literacy, sensory exploration, early math experiences, and a take home activity geared toward children 18 months- 3 years. It will provide children with new experiences and give...
View ArticleBloomfield Hills-Based Nonprofit Wish Upon a Teen
Can you imagine not getting to go to prom because you were too sick? Or being routinely left out by your peers because your social skills are "different"? It's life for many local high school kids with...
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