Just Needs: parenting children with disabilities
Some people think of disabilities as "special needs." But as parents of children with disabilities, we know our kids just have needs... like everyone else. Settle in with our podcast for real talk about advocacy, friendships, developmental delays, evaluations, IEPs, sensory meltdowns, autism, and all the ups and downs that come with this gig. We don’t have all the answers, but we promise to try to figure it out with you. Join us.
Just Needs: parenting children with disabilities
Welcoming families of kids with disabilities at the holidays
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Exceptional Lives
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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Holiday gatherings can be stressful. If you’re welcoming a family with kids with disabilities, here are six things you can do to make sure they feel welcome.
Resources mentioned in this episode
- What is a developmental disability?
- What is sensory processing? And can it help explain my child’s behavior?
- What are accommodations?
- Six Things Not to Say to Children with Disabilities (and Some Things To Say Instead)
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