Misophonia
“Your chewing is hurting me.” My 12-year-old daughter covered her ears with her hands and closed her eyes as if in pain. I sat at the kitchen table, nibbling on a ham and cheese sandwich, [Read More]
Article Category: Special Needs
Studio by the Tracks Art Auction
Studio By The Tracks is hosting its 32nd annual art auction, Art From The Heart, in a hybrid format in order to maintain a safe indoor capacity. The auction will take place from July 15 [Read More]
Visit Mesa Launches New Accessible Travel Market Program
Mesa, Arizona is the first U.S. travel destination to adopt the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower, a program lauded for supporting travelers with various needs as a way for them to secure additional support they may require [Read More]
How to Overcome Sleep Problems with Down Syndrome
Down syndrome is the most common chromosomal disorder diagnosed in the United States, affecting about 6,000 babies born each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). According to the CDC, Down syndrome is [Read More]
Epilepsy Foundation Ala. Turns Nov. 7 Walk into Virtual Walk
Epilepsy Foundation Alabama will be hosting their statewide “Virtual Walk to END EPILEPSY®” on Sat., Nov. 7 at 9:30 a.m. on Zoom. The event was originally scheduled for November 7 at Railroad Park, but was moved [Read More]
Special Needs and Baby & Me Directory 2020
Special Needs Alabama Family Trust 2820 Columbiana Rd. Suite 103 Vestavia, AL 35216 205-313-3915 844-238-4630 www.alabamafamilytrust.com A nonprofit special needs trust that holds and administers money for the disabled so they are able to become [Read More]
3 Tips for a Great Sensory-Sensitive Halloween/Fall
Costumes, Halloween parties with sugary treats, trick-or-treating and spooky decorations are fun and exciting for most kids, but for a child with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), Halloween celebrations can be very overwhelming. A child with [Read More]
Run In 54 – A Virtual Race Challenge
One in 54 individuals is affected by autism spectrum disorder – The Autism Society of Alabama created the Run In 54, a virtual race challenge so that anyone, anywhere can participate in support of friends, family [Read More]
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]
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]