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Kovy’s Lessons
By Galiah Morgenstern
As her son turns four, one mother reflects on the trials and triumphs of raising a challenged child. |
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Making a House Safe for a Child With Autism
By Kamalathara Srikanth
Some creative thinking can help keep children out of harm’s way. |
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Looking at the World Through Yellow-Colored Glasses
By Rosemarie Rossetti, Ph.D.
A change in perspective makes the difference between sadness and joy. |
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Poem: Misdiagnosed
By Dubbie Simon
A doctor’s label doesn’t begin to define the profound feelings of love and care in a special home. |
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A Letter to My Morah
By Avraham Yaakov Morgenstern
The right teacher can make mainstreaming a reality. |
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Poem: I Will Be Whole Again
By Dena Yellin
Mashiach will bring healing and strength to everyone in need, and we can only imagine how profound the changes will be. |
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To Dream or Not To Dream
By Leiba Roberts
Don’t let fantasies get in the way of appreciating the power and brilliance of your child’s every accomplishment. |
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Inner vs. Outer Worlds
By R’ Shmuel Abramson
Follow the mishna’s advice and don’t judge a person until you’re in his position. |
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Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorders
By Bassie Meghnagi
Health professionals can’t agree on the causes or treatments, but they have a better understanding of where children with autism fall on a spectrum of functionality. Here’s a quick and handy overview. |
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A Tribute To Dovid
By Author Anonymous
After only a few months, a medically involved child changes his family’s life and inspires a bold vision for the future. |
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Lessons from the Soccer Field
By Elise Cohen
One team’s exceptional middos teach a valuable lesson that many grown-ups haven’t taken to heart. |
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The Power of a Network
By Bassie Meghnagi
Isolation doesn’t work – you must reach out and find people in similar situations to learn effective coping strategies. |
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Musical Ties
By Leah Sigal
Beautiful melodies bridge the gap between a mother and her severely disabled daughter. |
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Stress Management
Author Unknown
Rest and relaxation aren’t luxuries; they’re necessities. |
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Law and Disorders
By Lori Miller Fox
A tongue-in-cheek look at some of the maladies that plague us every day. |
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The Measure of a Life
By Rabbi Ephraim Nisenbaum
A father finds the strength to accept his daughter’s special needs by taking a heavenly approach. |
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Polio Makes You Different
By Chana Shofos
A 10-year-old girl decides to do more than just watch from the sidelines as her friends enjoy summertime games. |
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A Letter to Parents
By Shana Zakai MA /OTRL
An occupational therapist offers some straight talk to the families she visits each week. |
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You (A poem for a special child)
By Leah Rosenberg |
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Shua’s Bar Mitzvah
By Shani Margolis
Spina Bifida can’t stop Shua from davening, leining, and speaking eloquently on his big day. |
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Poem: Degeneration
By Esther Cohen
Love and acceptance increase even as a child’s physical capabilities wane. |
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Encouraging Kelly
By Seema Renee Gersten
One teacher reflects on the lessons she learned from a special-needs child in her pre-school classroom. |
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