Help Me Grow Alabama
Parents who are concerned that their baby or young child is not reaching developmental milestones, but don’t know where to get help can contact Help Me Grow Alabama, which connects families to the resources they [Read More]
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Merrimack Hall in Huntsville Serves People with Special Needs
In 2006, Debra and Alan Jenkins founded Merrimack Hall Performing Arts Center, a nonprofit arts outreach, as a gift to the people of Huntsville to offer visual and performing arts education, cultural activities and more. [Read More]
Safety for those with Autism Spectrum Disorders
The Autism Society of Alabama (ASA) has focused on safety during recent years and continues to develop safety tools and suggestions for families with members diagnosed on the autism spectrum. There have been several [Read More]
Estate Planning is Critical for Parents with Disabled Children
This article is intended for general educational purposes and is not to be regarded as legal advice. Seek counsel for your specific situation from an experienced estate planning attorney. Parents of disabled children [Read More]
Getting Ready for Your Child’s IEP Meeting
If you have a child with special needs, chances are you will be attending an IEP Meeting in your near future. The Alabama Disabilities Advocacy Program (ADAP) has collected IEP meeting tips from advocates at some [Read More]
Rilee Thurber Faces Dwarfism Head-On
You may have seen the YouTube clip of 5-year-old Rilee Thurber of Alabaster who has Achondroplasia, a form of dwarfism. Her mom Angela posted the video in recognition of Dwarfism Awareness Month last October. It [Read More]
How to Maximize the Potential of Your Child with ADHD
“He is so smart….I just don’t understand why he can’t be more responsible and get better grades.” If this thought has ever entered your mind, there is an excellent chance that your child has ADHD [Read More]
Does your child need an IEP?
Does your child have any of the following disabilities: autism, Asperger’s, ADD/ADHD, Down syndrome, Tourette’s, or an intellectual disability, developmental delay, learning disability, speech or language impairments, emotional disturbance, learning disability, visual or hearing impairment, [Read More]
Pensacola – The Upside of Florida
Pensacola is famous for its gorgeous, sandy-white beaches and emerald waters, as well as the amazing Blue Angels and aviation history, but Pensacola is so much more than just a beach destination. It is a [Read More]
Benjamin Russell Hospital for Children
The $400 million Benjamin Russell Hospital for Children in Birmingham, an expansion of Children’s of Alabama, opened to patients in August 2012. The expansion made the hospital the third largest pediatric hospital in the U.S., [Read More]