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 Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind 205 South St. E. Talladega, AL 35160 256-761-3284 http://www.aidb.org AIDB is the world’s most comprehensive education, rehabilitation, and service program for individuals of all ages who are [Read More]
Special Needs Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind 205 South St. E Talladega, AL 35160 256-761-3284 http://www.aidb.org AIDB is the most comprehensive education, rehabilitation and service program for individuals of all ages who are deaf/hard [Read More]
Private Schools The Altamont School 4801 Altamont Rd. S. Birmingham, AL 35222 205.445.1232 http://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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
Following is an abbreviated list of local resources and services in this issue of Birmingham Parent for Alabama kids with special needs. There are a number of services offered throughout the state for parents with [Read More]
Visiting the dentist can often come with various challenges, but routine dental care for children with special needs is essential. “There are lots of ways to help children have successful visits, but we always try [Read More]
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