Special Needs Parenting Issues

Judy Winter. Sharing some of my favorite links, resources and photos for families of kids with special needs, plus, content/tips from my book 'Breakthrough Parenting for Children with Special Needs: Raising the Bar of Expectations' and some of my other published special needs articles.
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FRIENDSHIP: http://bestbuddies.org From its website: Best Buddies® is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Stevens Johnson Syndrome, Digeorge Syndrome Awareness, Down's Syndrome Art, Waardenburg Syndrome, Empty Nest Syndrome Meme, Song Words, Physical Disabilities, Developmental Disabilities, Britain Got Talent
Best Buddies International
FRIENDSHIP: http://bestbuddies.org From its website: Best Buddies® is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
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IPC - Paralympics News, Sports and Results
PARALYMPICS: From the IPC website: The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) is the global governing body of the Paralympic Movement. Its purpose is to organize the summer and winter Paralympic Games and act as the International Federation for nine sports, supervising and coordinating World Championships and other competitions. The vision of the IPC, run by 200 members, is ‘To enable Paralympic athletes to achieve sporting excellence and inspire and excite the world.’
PROFESSIONAL BLOG: Terri Mauro covers special needs parenting issues for ABOUT.COM. She provides comprehensive and timely coverage. One of my favs. Middle School Backpack, What Is Reading, Parenting Issues, Disabled Children, Preschool Speech, Clear Backpack, Expressive Language, School Success, Child Therapy
Disabilities and Chronic Conditions
PROFESSIONAL BLOG: Terri Mauro covers special needs parenting issues for ABOUT.COM. She provides comprehensive and timely coverage. One of my favs.
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RICSTAR'S CAMP
SUMMER CAMP. Eric 'RicStar' Winter Music Therapy Camp at Michigan State University is a day camp open to individuals of all ages and disabilities and their siblings. Held each June, RicStar's Camp is focused on celebrating individual abilities and modeling inclusion. No one is turned away because of financial need or disability. Named in honor of my son, Eric, who had a remarkable gift for music, and cerebral palsy. Eric passed away in 2003 at age 12. Greatest teacher ever.
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myimagiville.com
D.J. Svoboda is a remarkable artist, who happens to have autism. Love his story and his work-Imagifriends. Check it out. Focused on ability.
THE PARALYSIS RESOURCE CENTER (PRC) is a terrific resource for those living with and those supporting others with spinal cord injuries. Part of the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation effort, one of my favorites resources to share with others. You can also find that link there. Great caregiver support here, as well. Parenting Issues, Caregiver Support, Spinal Cord, Patient Education, Financial Assistance, Occupational Therapy, Support People, Human Services, Caregiver
Living with Paralysis
THE PARALYSIS RESOURCE CENTER (PRC) is a terrific resource for those living with and those supporting others with spinal cord injuries. Part of the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation effort, one of my favorites resources to share with others. You can also find that link there. Great caregiver support here, as well.
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Education for People With Motor Disorders
CONDUCTIVE EDUCATION: From the CLC website: THE CONDUCTIVE LEARNING CENTER (CLC) serves children birth to age 26 with motor disorders related to complications of prematurity, Cerebral Palsy, Spina Bifida or brain injury. Their focus is in on maximizing a child's independence.
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Push Girls
PUSH GIRLS Love this Sundance Channel program which highlights the lives, including challenges of four super cool, smart and determinied women, good friends who each navigate life from a wheelchair. No excuses, and classy, reality tv.
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WINTER RAMBLINGS
WINTER RAMBLINGS is my current special needs blog. While I will be blogging there less, there are tons of articles, valuable resources and links for you to access.
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MY NEW BLOG:WINTER VISIONS. I believe strongly that the 24/7 demands of parenting a child with special needs requires life balance in order to maintain healthy perspective, health and sanity, I'm sharing with you my other blog called 'Winter Visions.' Here, I post what I call Pretty Images, Pretty Words. Pretty Things, images I hope offer you some momentary, energizing escape from the daily demands of special needs parenting. I will also share some of my new professional adventures here. Enjoy!
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MUSIC THERAPY. I'm a big fan of music therapy and the gains realized by many people with a wide range of special needs. Definition from the AMERICAN MUSIC THERAPY ASSOCIATION website: Music Therapy is the clinical and evidence-based use of music interventions to accomplish individualized goals within a therapeutic relationship by a credentialed professional who has completed an approved music therapy program. Children Music, Toddler Piano, Child Psychology Song, Colorful Children's Piano, Mom And Daughter Playing Piano, La Pollution, Early Childhood Special Education, Music Therapist, Aba Therapy
American Music Therapy Association (AMTA)
MUSIC THERAPY. I'm a big fan of music therapy and the gains realized by many people with a wide range of special needs. Definition from the AMERICAN MUSIC THERAPY ASSOCIATION website: Music Therapy is the clinical and evidence-based use of music interventions to accomplish individualized goals within a therapeutic relationship by a credentialed professional who has completed an approved music therapy program.
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Priorities | The White House
Updates on important and timely disability issues/legislation/activism, etc. from THE WHITE HOUSE.
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The Compassionate Friends Non-Profit Organization for Grief
THE COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS is a wonderful organization that supports families who have lost a child, something all-too familiar to many families of kids with special needs.
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Home - Judy Winter
MY SPECIAL NEEDS WEBSITE: JUDY WINTER.COM provides information about my work, plus, lots of valuable links and resources for special needs families. My special needs blog link, author bio, samples of my major media interviews, and my media page can also be found here.
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Love That Max
MOMMY BLOG: LOVE THAT MAX. is a popular blog that highlights one dedicated mom's special needs parenting adventures.
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