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Special needs
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Females are Better at Masking Autism Symptoms
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Five Things Parents Should Know About Occupational Therapy
Is OT on your child’s support plan? Here’s insight about the intervention from local occupational therapists.
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5 Things to Know About Special Needs Financial Planning
Experts share planning tips for families of children with special needs.
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Finding The Right Providers and Therapists for Your Child
Keep these points in mind when choosing special needs care providers.
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An Inclusive Gift Guide for Kids with Special Needs
Find apparel, toys, equipment, and experiences designed with accessibility and fun in mind.
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Make the Most of Your Child’s IEP
What parents need to know about individualized education programs, plus Colorado resources to help navigate the process.
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New Playground Brings Inclusive Fun to Stanley Marketplace
LuBird’s Light Playground features adaptive equipment so children of all abilities and needs can play together.
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A Sensory Sensitive Halloween
Tips to help families living with SPD enjoy the spooky (noisy, itchy, sticky, sugary) holiday.
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Five Things To Do After an Autism Diagnosis
Focus on these initial steps to get the help you need for your child.
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A Mother’s Invention Helps Kids with Mobility Challenges
How one mom and a Colorado School of Mines program are addressing adaptive equipment needs.
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National Sports Center for the Disabled Celebrates 50 Years
The Colorado-based organization shares their ideas for keeping families active this winter and their vision for the future.