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Decisions
Empowering our children to make choices on their own
leads to increased self-esteem and independence later in life.
By Nancy Silberman Zwiebach, MA Ph.D. |
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Grateful Blessings
A stay at the National Institutes of Health helps a teen find
deeper appreciation for her family, her special needs sister,
and her own gifts.
By Chava Mirel Freund |
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The Long & Winding Road
Communicating with a special-needs child is a
tremendous challenge. One mother shares her story.
By Diana Bensoul |
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It Happened at Midday
A near-tragedy brings out the hero buried in a withdrawn
student, putting her on the path to self-confidence and respect.
By Rochel Stern |
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The Power of the Listener
Choosing how we interpret words that are spoken to us
can make a huge difference in our everyday happiness.
By Chana Blimie Rosner |
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Tefillah
In times of crisis the most powerful tool we have is Tefilla
(Prayer). Tefilla can turn the most devastating situation
into a miracle.
By Rochel Stern |
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When Good IEPS Go Bad
Valuable advice from a special-ed attorney on dealing
with schools, districts, and state-level authorities.
By Dina C. Kaplan, Esq. |
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About Wish Foundations |
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Special Ed, Special Brother
A quick guide to giving extra love and attention to special siblings.
By Lydia Fong |
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Special Needs and Making Aliyah
Navigating the Special-Education system in Israel is easier
if you have a little help.
By Yael Putney |
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To Strike Gold
A teacher is unnerved by her mainstreamed, special-needs
students, until she recalls a lesson from her own past.
By Ayelet Sapir |
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“Beautiful,” She Said
A disabled teen finds strength and beauty in her ailing
grandmother’s final days.
By Tzippy R. |
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The Club – Members of the VIP Class
An unlikely ally eases the transition for a family sending
their child to public school for the first time.
By Ruchi Eisenbach |
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Sending Your Child with Special Needs to Camp
Practical advice for parents who have chosen to take
the sleepaway-camp plunge.
Kidshealth.org |
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Bubbies’ Support Network
It’s time for special grandmothers to join together to
share their family stories and strategies.
Miriam Lieberman |
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The Road to Acceptance
Sometimes, a diagnosis is simply too painful to bear, but time, patience,
and caring professionals can bring hope for the future.
By Matana Boloten |
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Nevertheless, We have not Forgotten
Extraordinary individuals give us strength we need to cope with
our struggles by setting powerful examples of emunah and bitachon
By Tammy Holtzman |
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