How to Talk to Kids About Disabilities
“Why do you talk like that?” I heard the question come from behind me as I helped another child in the Sunday school class. “It’s just the way I am.” I heard my sister-in-law wisely [Read More]
Article Category: Special Needs
Ryan Still Shines
About 20 years ago, Ryan Hirn and his family, who lived in Texas, were in a fiery car accident. Dawn and Ron Hirn, Ryan’s parents, and his two-year-old brother Tyler were burned over more than [Read More]
Great Things in Small Packages
You’ve probably seen “Little Couple,” “Little People, Big World,” or even “7 Little Johnstons” on The Learning Channel. These programs hope to take some of the mystery away from families with “little people,” who may [Read More]
Special Needs and Baby Directory Spring 2020
Special Needs Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind 205 South St. E. Talladega, AL 35160 256-761-3284 www.aidb.org AIDB is the world’s most comprehensive education, rehabilitation, and service program for individuals of all ages who are [Read More]
Birmingham Parent’s 2019 Fall Edition – Special Needs & Baby Directory
Special Needs Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind 205 South St. E Talladega, AL 35160 256-761-3284 www.aidb.org AIDB is the most comprehensive education, rehabilitation and service program for individuals of all ages who are deaf/hard [Read More]
Birmingham Parent’s Education and Enrichment Guide 2019
Private Schools The Altamont School 4801 Altamont Rd. S. Birmingham, AL 35222 205.445.1232 www.altamontschool.org The Mission of the Altamont School is to improve the fabric of society by graduating compassionate, well-educated students capable of independent thinking and innovative ideas. Creative Montessori [Read More]
Sensory-Sensitive Spaces at School and in the Community
A recent news story highlights the need for sensory sensitivity in our daily school routines. Jack Higgins, a graduating senior at a Putnam County high school in New York State received a silent ovation resulting [Read More]
Birmingham Parent 2019 Family Favorites Award Winners
But sometimes we reply on friends and family to give us other suggestions about what they know to be good and what THEIR favorites are. You may be introduced to a favorite by word of [Read More]
Helping Adolescents Navigate the Difficult Years
Let’s face it – being a teenager is hard. Puberty is hard. Throw in some medical or behavioral issues, and it is even harder. Most parents and grandparents would agree that things are much tougher [Read More]
Benefits of Special Needs Camps
At age 6, Kim Kelly paid her first visit to a special needs residential camp. It was an experience she and her family will never forget. Up to this point, she had lived a pretty [Read More]