A parent of a special needs child questions the etiquette of selective birthday invitations at school, feeling the sting of exclusion.

The federal consent decree isn't bureaucratic red tape. It’s a lifeline for children with special needs. It holds schools ...

Expertise and opinions of authors published by ForbesBooks. Imprint operated under license. In the United States, approximately 7.3 million children between the ages of three and seventeen have been ...

Being a single parent of a child with special needs can be challenging, but it is also an incredibly rewarding experience. With the right support, you can successfully raise your child and create a ...

Dickman is a mother of two special needs children and a survivor of past homelessness and extreme poverty. She is one of 50 mothers from all 50 states who recently signed onto a letter to the Biden ...

At what point does a child with special needs need to see an occupational therapist? As early as possible. Early intervention brings quick results because when children grow older without therapy, ...

The most important job of a firefighter is fire prevention. I’m sure that some may question this statement, but think about it. If we were really good at fire prevention, then the number of ...

Imagine having to scrape together enough money to put your child through Harvard University, every year for the rest of his or her life. That’s the daunting task faced by the parents of a child with ...

Having a special needs (SN) child brings with it many of the typical joys of parenting, but let’s not kid ourselves into believing that there aren’t major drawbacks for the parents. As a psychologist ...

Estate planning can be a daunting task for individuals and families. The stakes can be high. The decisions are often numerous. Family dynamics frequently come into play. However, for those living with ...