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
Does my child have dysgraphia? How would I know?
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Dysgraphia is a learning disability that interferes with a person’s ability to express their ideas in writing. But you may not even know what it is. Here’s what to look for and what to do if your child is struggling.
Resources mentioned in this episode
- What is dysgraphia?
- Kitchen Conversations: Therapies and Accommodations to Support Children in School (35-minute video with English and Spanish captions)
- What are accommodations? (45-second video)
- Kitchen Conversations: Occupational Therapy at Home (27-minute video with English and Spanish captions)
- What is sensory processing? And can it help explain my child’s behavior? (Blog)
- What are sensory processing issues? And do they explain my kid’s behavior? (Podcast)
- Activities to improve handwriting
- Find resources to support your child with dysgraphia (Louisiana)
- Find resources to support your child with dysgraphia (Massachusetts)
- My child is struggling with reading… could it be dyslexia?
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