Here's the latest article from the Children with Special Needs site at BellaOnline.com.

A History of Early Intervention and Advocacy
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art174676.asp
The first early intervention programs for children with developmental disabilities began as preschool studies of children with Down syndrome. Films, photos and videos showing their potential and accomplishments raised professional and public awareness, like today's advocates using social media.
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art174676.asp

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Is Diversity Like A New Box of Crayons?
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art5144.asp

Expressing Friendship with Valentines
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art40072.asp

Cataracts and Childhood Disabilities
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art65415.asp

Wearing Glasses in Early Childhood
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art54721.asp

Diabetes Information for Classmates and their Families
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art32541.asp

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information, resources and support, at
http://www.twitter.com/downsynadvocacy

Recent tweets:

@TheArcUS A great story on Ryan Langston, a child model with Down syndrome, featured in Target and Nordstrom ads – http://on.msnbc.com/A3vf4L

@DownSynAdvocacy FL research study: Babies at 6 months use lip-reading in learning to talk
http://www.kirotv.com/ap/ap/health/study-babies-try-lip-reading-in-learning-to-talk/nGNzZ/

@mamatude Hospital Denies Kidney Transplant to Girl With Intellectual Disability http://bit.ly/A9mgYE

@downsynadvocacy Experts Call 'Scream Rooms' Untherapeutic, Harmful To Children And Others At School http://tinyurl.com/6tzezuy

@philnel Dr. Seuss on conditioned laughter, racist humor, and why adults are “obsolete children.”
http://www.philnel.com/2012/01/16/seusshumor/

@disabilityscoop Natl Assn for Education of African American Children w/ Learning Disabilities to train parents to advocate effectively
http://tinyurl.com/7v6y7ck

@DiabetesHealth After Shock http://bit.ly/xZnLSG

@PatientSafety01 Two American Indian Academics Examine the Media Slant as
the Diabetes Crisis Looms: The US Health and Human Services ... http://bit.ly/y3ZBya

@DownSynAdvocacy Lives Worth Saving: Organ Transplantation, People w/ Disabilities
2004 Natl Working Group Disability and Transplantation
http://www.mnddc.org/news/newsitems/transplant.html

@downsynadvocacy Jason and His Snowman
One of my favorite snapshots from our recent snowfall playday
http://www.king5.com/your-news/137536538.html

@IMDb Winner, Best Supporting Actor in a Series, Mini-Series or TV Movie:
Peter Dinklage for "Game of Thrones" imdb.to/wTDAWZ
At Golden Globes, Peter Dinklage shouted out Martin Henderson who was
paralyzed in an attack inspired by England's"dwarf-tossing" rugby team.

@thearcofnj Respected blogger, disabilities advocate Dave Hingsburger
calls for "day of mourning" for lives lost in institutions: http://bit.ly/xyKDLC

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http://forums.bellaonline.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=postlist&Board=57

Thank you for encouraging and supporting children with special needs, their siblings, and all our families within your own community. Getting through the tough times and enjoying the great moments of our children's lives is something we have in common with one another and with all parents. You may be inspiring or comforting others without realizing how important you are to your friends and neighbors. Hang in there!

I hope to hear from you sometime soon, either in the forum or in response to this email message.

Don't hesitate to pass this newsletter along to family and friends - I volunteer my time and energy to pay forward all the help I have had and will have from friends and advocates we meet along the way. So far, so good!

Pamela Wilson, Children with Special Needs Editor
http://specialneedschildren.bellaonline.com

Encouraging Friendship - Childhood Disabilities
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art171290.asp

Advocating for Children with Type One Diabetes
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art173893.asp

Bacterial and Viral Pneumonia
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art174587.asp

Severe Weather Events and Children
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art48466.asp

Family Games for Parties - Social and Educational
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art64579.asp

Holiday Party Planning and Childhood Disabilities
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art46990.asp

Asking More from Medical Professionals
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art39121.asp

Patient Advocacy for Children in Hospitals
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art66329.asp

Service Animals and Childhood Disability
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art61552.asp

Service Dog Etiquette
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art64975.asp

Assistive Listening Devices for the Classroom
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art62237.asp

Recess Skills for Children
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art432.asp

IEP Preparation - Teacher Support
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art44746.asp

Speech Therapy for Children
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art170901.asp

(Over) Preparing for the IEP Meeting
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art32971.asp

Mental Wellness in Pregnancy and Motherhood
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art170925.asp

Letter to Myself on Diagnosis Day
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art171469.asp

Gifts 2: How People with Down Syndrome Enrich the World
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art63458.asp

Cutting with Scissors and Other Fine Motor Skills
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art52119.asp

Teaching Handwriting to Children
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art51022.asp

Organ Transplants and Developmental Disabilities
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art174792.asp

The Disability Hierarchy, Equity and Advocacy
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art61355.asp

Young Adults with Down Syndrome Inspire New Moms http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art171845.asp


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