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    Special Parent - Spring/Summer 2013

    By NYMetroParents Table of Contents

    The Spring/Summer 2013 issue of Special Parent, produced by NYMetroParents, features helpful articles on autism, what to look for in a school for your child with special needs, resources and parent support groups in the NYC area, including Fairfield County, CT, and more.

    NYMetro Special Parent spring/summer 2013Spring/Summer 2013 Special Parent

    Inspiration & Support

    Quotables

    • Inspiration From Around the Web

    girls in sunflower fieldAdvocacy

    • Autism Speaks Co-Founder Highlights Succesess in NY and Beyond

    • Voices for Change: Speak Up for Kids 2013 Campaign for Mental Health Care

    • Helping is Healing: How One Mom Aids Other Parents of Kids with Special Needs

    • Son, Love Thyself: Help Your Boy with ADHD Improve His Self-Esteem

    Plus: 10 Steps to Build Your Son's Self-Esteem


    Expert Advice & News



    Homegrown Heroes in Your Neighborhoodsurfers healing long island

    • NYC: Singing and Signing for Good with Kids with Down Syndrome

    • NYC: Helping Kids Soar on a Swing Made for Wheelchairs

    • Long Island: Teaching Children with Autism How to Surf

    • Suburbs: The Gift of Friendship Promotes Inclusion of Children with Special Needs

    Affordable Care Act

    • How Obamacare Impacts Your Finances

    • What You Should Know About Special Needs Trusts

    On Autismautism speaks logo

    • Autism & Epilepsy: The Latest Research on the Link

    • Autism Awareness: Ways To Get Involved

    Talking Meds

    • The Importance of Talking to Your Child About His Prescriptions

    School Choice

    • Top 10 Things to Look For in a School for Your Child with Special Needs

    Diagnosis

    • Selective Mutism Signs, Symptoms, and Resources


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