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fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

My Son Wants Me to Love All My Grandkids the Same. I'm Not Sure I Can.

Navigating relationships with step-grandchildren requires time, especially when special needs are involved.
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Exclusive | NYC educator put in for bereavement leave 21 times, 'faked' funerals - including for her grandfather's gay lover: probe

Andrea Sirico forged funeral letters to obtain bereavement leave for 21 relatives, resulting in financial gain.
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fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago

Fight to keep Bromley school open as parents 'devastated' over closure

Bishop Challoner School faces closure due to financial struggles, prompting a fundraising effort to secure its future.
London startup
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
1 month ago

Work to start on SEND school in Sutton as demand soars

New school will provide essential SEND places for local pupils.
Construction of the Angel Hill Free School begins September, addressing need for local education.
Sutton has a high proportion of children with EHCPs, highlighting the need for more local specialist schools.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Schools in England need complex changes' to take more pupils with special needs, review says

Overhauling schools for special needs requires complex changes for effective inclusion.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

Transport van crashes into tree in Brooklyn, injuring 14

A D & J Ambulette Services minivan crashed into a tree on Cropsey Avenue just before 10:00 a.m. on July 1, injuring all 14 occupants.
Mobile UX
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago

My Daughter's Diagnosis Changed The Way I See The World- & What I Expect From It

Navigating a child's rare condition involves not only research but also confronting societal perceptions and challenges in their daily interactions.
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
1 month ago

'My autistic son is an amazing little man - but he needs a safe place to play'

Debbie Reynolds advocates for dedicated play areas for children with special needs to ensure they feel safe and included in outdoor activities.
fromCbsnews
1 month ago

New Penn Med center in Philadelphia aims to help people with Williams syndrome, develop better treatments

"This center is going to be life-changing for families," said Jocelyn Krebs, director of the Armellino Center of Excellence for Williams Syndrome.
SF parents
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Exclusive | Free NYC special-needs gym closes for tragic reason, leaving parents heartbroken

The Smile Center's closure due to the director's death leaves families without affordable therapy options for children with special needs.
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago

Nonverbal man with Down syndrome vanishes from Harlem home | amNewYork

NYPD seeks public assistance to locate 30-year-old Akhenaton Pires with special needs, missing since April 5, last seen in Harlem.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

NYC woman who fatally tortured special-needs teen learns fate

I'm still waiting for a phone call to hear, 'Hey, Sis, I miss you,' said Mykarsha Rogers, expressing her ongoing grief for her brother Jallen.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

NYC school bus hit by gunfire, sending young special-needs students ducking for cover: sources

A man told ABC 7 that the attendant says she was on the bus and two groups were shooting at each other, so she pushed two kids down on the floor and she got on top of the kids.
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NYC parents
fromABC7 Chicago
4 months ago

North Carolina family devastated after Royal Caribbean cruise line wrongfully says teen can't board

A family's long-awaited cruise ended in heartbreak when they were denied boarding due to a minor's student ID issue.
UK politics
fromIrish Independent
4 months ago

Child with cerebral palsy 'used as prop' for Minister's unfulfilled cash promise two days before local elections, Dail told

Anne Rabbitte's promised €3.6m in funding for special needs children was never provided, leading to criticism from opposition parties.
fromIrish Independent
4 months ago

Child with cerebral palsy 'used as prop' for Minister's unfulfilled cash promise two days before local elections, Dail told

Government promised €3.6m emergency funding for children with special needs, but no funds were delivered, leading to significant disappointment among families.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 years ago

Son's love of construction inspires father to open Dig World

Dig World is Texas' unique construction adventure park allowing kids and adults to operate real construction equipment, focusing on inclusivity.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

How to Develop the Potential of Your Gifted Child

Gifted special needs students are not receiving adequate support for their unique learning styles, leading to underperformance in education.
fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago

Denise Richards Said Her OnlyFans Pics Accidentally Ended Up On Her 13-Year-Old Daughter's iPad

Denise Richards showcases her daughter Eloise's journey with technology and communication challenges on her new show.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
5 months ago

West London council apologises after wrongly denying school transport to child facing three-mile walk

Ealing Council incorrectly denied transport to a child with special needs, ignoring important sensory and behavioral requirements.
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
5 months ago

Gidea Park secondary school proposes new unit for pupils with special needs

The proposed SEND unit will support 18 pupils with communication and interaction needs, enabling tailored access to a mainstream secondary curriculum.
Education
fromPortlandTribune.com
6 months ago

OPINION: There are benefits to learning online for students needing special education

Virtual schooling offers a transformative platform, particularly for students with disabilities, allowing for a controlled learning environment that minimizes distractions.
Education
fromBKReader
7 months ago

Smiles and Grins' Free Guides for Parents: Oral Care for Kids with Special Needs

Children with special healthcare needs face unique challenges regarding dental care, emphasizing the importance of tailored pediatric dentistry.
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