The ABC’s of Specialized Learning
Click the image below to download as a PDF. This special needs glossary appears in the B'More Inclusive section of the October 2021 issue of Baltimore’s...
Children with Invisible Disabilities
Being a parent of a child with any disability, physical or emotional, comes with its challenges. When out in public, most parents would hope...
Partners on the Journey
Nabila and Tariq Syed’s son Nihal and daughter Sania celebrate life through their very existence. With their zest for living, the kids keep their...
Finding the Right School for Specialized Learning Students
Parents want the best education possible for their children. But when you parent a child with special needs, deciding which school will best support...
When Should Kids Take a Sick Day From School?
With the autumn chill beginning to set in and winter on its way, it’s important to make sure that our children don’t fall ill...
How to Celebrate Disability Pride Month this July
What is Disability Pride?
Every July parades roll out; libraries post signs and hashtags like #DisabilityPride trend on social media for Disability Pride Month—but...
Accessible Playdates: What to Keep in Mind for Developmental Disabilities
Playdates are an important part of childhood. They offer time for kids to interact socially without the structure of school or extracurricular activities. They...
ADHD and Social Capital: How Your Child Can Build Strong Relationships
By Cheryl Maguire
A group of medical school friends nominated Sasha Hamdani to create a memory book for their pregnant classmate. Hamdani worked hard on...
A Compassionate Response to a Caregiving Crisis
A typical week for Melissa Hanna might include doctor’s appointments; occupational, physical or speech therapies and learning as she goes.
She is a foster parent...
Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder
If your child receives a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), it can be a bittersweet moment. The diagnosis could confirm your intuition that...
