http://www.bellaonline.com/Site/specialneedschildren The Special Needs Children site offers information, resources and support for families raising children with disabilities, chronic health conditions, developmental delays or other challenges, and can be found in the Family section of Bellaonline.com en-us Copyright 2013 BellaOnline.com All Rights Reserved. Wed, 22 May 2013 11:57:26 EST 240 http://www.bellaonline.com/images/logo.jpg http://specialneedschildren.bellaonline.com http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art180510.asp Children with verbal apraxia have a diverse set of speech and communication challenges that make it almost impossible for them to speak clearly without specific help with motor planning and other issues. They deserve community support, interested listeners, and alternative ways to communicate. Thu, 16 May 2013 22:39:01 EST http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art173395.asp With a greater online audience for articles and interviews about the potential and accomplishments of children and teens with Down syndrome, there is also a higher incidence of negative comment and ignorant prejudice expressed that can distract us from advocacy and awareness messages. Wed, 8 May 2013 06:46:28 EST http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art180249.asp Our sympathies are with those affected by the terrible events at the Boston Marathon, especially families of those who were injured or killed. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 23:13:49 EST