Caring for special-needs children at home brings high cost
Study finds that home care is beneficial for the children, but it comes at great … READ MORE
Parenting
A day in the life of four wheelers
Alex Ghenis, Paula Larson, Ian Jaquiss and Ellen Stohl are four very different … READ MORE
Aging caregivers of children with disabilities pushed to the breaking point
Carlo is in a wheelchair thanks to a condition called myositis. Now that he’s … READ MORE
When the barriers aren’t just physical
Entering the playground, I heard a boy call my son’s name. We turned and saw one … READ MORE
How technology helps special-needs students excel
Educators in California, Montana and Washington explain how technology makes it … READ MORE
Motorvation: What’s new in accessible vehicles?
Owning a vehicle, even if you are unable to drive personally, can make a big … READ MORE
Calgary Transit glitch leaves special needs children stranded for hours
Systems upgrades at Calgary Transit Access led to service delays that have some … READ MORE
Neuropsych — our experience
When our doctors first started talking about visiting a Neuropsych, they were having … READ MORE
The horse is the therapist
With hippotherapy, the horse provides the therapy. Three-year-old Jack Foster sat on … READ MORE
Canada spends over $400 million on medicine that harms seniors
Canada spends more than $400 million annually on drugs prescribed to seniors even … READ MORE
Parent’s intuition leads to earlier intervention
In a bid to give parents a way to track their child’s health, Cognoa offers an … READ MORE
For parents of autistic children, more social support means better health
Concordia University research shows community care protects them against … READ MORE
Calgary pediatric AFO clinic – Kids are us!
Ankle-foot orthoses for children and youth. Personalize your orthotics – … READ MORE
When to be concerned with your child’s development
Hey Mommies! Are you concerned with your child’s development? Have you gone … READ MORE
Don’t screen healthy Canadian kids for developmental delay
No benefit found for commonly used screening tools in kids without signs of … READ MORE
Without limits: Kids with special needs
For thousands of Calgary children, access to a good education, sports opportunities … READ MORE
5 steps for parents to take after receiving a special-needs diagnosis
Hearing a diagnosis of special needs can generate a huge crush of emotions for many … READ MORE
Life with Emily: The special people enriching the lives of special needs kids
Emily Pitchers, 16, adores her older sister, Lorcan, and they enrich each others … READ MORE
It lets them be free: Water therapy allows children with disabilities to dance
Emma, 12, who suffers from Rett Syndrome, enjoys her time in the pool at Emily … READ MORE
The power of music for special needs kids
Dylan Whitley, 16, who has been diagnosed with Autism and septo-optic dysplasia … READ MORE
Special school’s sensory room offers solace for the senses
A common question from parents of students in Joi Weir’s junior high class is … READ MORE
Horses sooth the soul for special needs kids
The healing power of equine therapy. A pink-haired teenager painted two pictures on … READ MORE
Family technology rules: What kids expect of parents
Put your phone away when I’m talking to you. Don’t text while you’re driving … READ MORE
iPad opens world to a disabled boy
OWEN CAIN depends on a respirator and struggles to make even the slightest movements … READ MORE
Do you have a child with special needs?
Five things to know about parents of children with special needs. Alberta Health … READ MORE
IDEAS Calgary
The IDEAS group was formed as a means of providing multi-disciplinary services to … READ MORE
Cause and Effect Foundation in Calgary
Cause and Effect Foundation is an Early Intervention Program committed to delivering … READ MORE
Children’s Link Society
Staffed by parents that have been there, The Children’s Link Society is … READ MORE
17 tips for finding the right shoes for your child with special needs
The wrong pair of shoes can create a day of misery for anyone. When special needs … READ MORE
The plight of the disabled graduate
Many of the systems designed to help students with disabilities disappear after they … READ MORE
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