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Disability Awareness for 5 year olds

Practical ideas for parents who want to help their child's classmates and playmates understand more about their child and his/her special needs.

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Healthfinder
By: Renata Bursten, Dragonfly Staff

Healthfinder is a gateway health information website provided by the United States Government and its many partners.


The Down Syndrome Web Page
By: Renata Bursten, Dragonfly Staff

This site is composed of contributions from parents and professional members of the Down Syndrome listserv and newsgroup. Very informative!


Preparing For A Child's Surgery
By: Renata Bursten, Dragonfly Staff

Tips from a mother's who's daughter had open heart surgery. Very practical!


Neurological Disorders In Children
By: Renata Bursten, Dragonfly Staff

This website was developed by the Institute for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Beth Israel Medical Center, New York City. It serves as an informational service for families of children with neurological and neurosurgical illnesses.


Children's Disabilities and Special Needs
By: Renata Bursten, Dragonfly Staff

Articles, resources and online support for parents of children with disabilities and special needs.


Premature Baby - Premature Child
By: Renata Bursten, Dragonfly Staff

Parents of children who are born premature need support to help their children in the NICU and can often use support for a long time thereafter. This website exists to support parents in providing the best opportunities for their children for a lifetime.


When Your Parents Won't Listen!
By: Renata Bursten, Dragonfly Staff

Interesting grandparents in the issues confronting your premature and or disabled child.


Accomodating Students With Special Needs In The Classroom - Best Practices
By: Renata Bursten, Dragonfly Staff

This webpage from SNOW will give teachers some idea of the nature of the various difficulties students experience, and strategies for helping students with special needs do their best in the classroom.


Communicating Effectivly With The Deaf-Blind
By: Renata Bursten, Dragonfly Staff

Not all Deaf-Blind people are alike. Some have different needs and communication methods and styles. This article presents 11 useful guidelines for developing a good communication stratagy.


Daughters With Disabilities
By: Renata Bursten, Dragonfly Staff

Are the issues really that different for boys and girls? The short answer may be: Yes.


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Hydrotherapy: Keeping Your Chin Up In The Water!

Try the Head Float with children with Cerebral Palsy or Hypotonia. The material of the Head Float is the same density as human skin, making the float comfortable and non-clammy. This is not a lifejacket but will comfortably keep your child's head above the water, increasing feelings of security and fun in the water. Try putting water wings on the ankles for an interesting change of position!

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