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

Grandparents and Childhood Disability
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art60481.asp
Grandparents fill an important role in the lives of all children and may be the best resources and advocates for a children with chronic health conditions, developmental disabilities, or other special needs; helping to maintain strong relationships in the family and to advocate for community support.
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art60481.asp


Visit specialneedschildren.bellaonline.com for other articles of interest.

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

Holiday Party Planning for Support Groups and Classrooms
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art47060.asp

Literacy Skill Development - Reading Instruction
for Children with Autism, Down Syndrome or Other Disabilities
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art57331.asp

Encouraging Late Talking Children
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art55867.asp

Reading Strategies and Reading Readiness
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art35577.asp

Teaching Children About Money
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art58960.asp

Teaching Math Skills
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art38411.asp

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

Universal Design for Learning - Access to General Education Curriculum
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art50363.asp

Family Relationships with a Complicated Diagnosis
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art60427.asp

Grandparents of Children with Special Needs
tp://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art37114.asp

Friendship and Inclusion for Children with Special Needs
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art48700.asp

Transition Planning for Teens with Disabilities
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art57505.asp

To participate in free, fun online discussions, this site has a community forum all about raising children with chronic health conditions, developmental disabilities or other special needs, located here -

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


Down Syndrome Awareness Month - March
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art53612.asp

This year, 2009, is the 50th Anniversary of the discovery of chromosome 21 occurring in triplicate in Down syndrome by Jerome Lejeune.

Disability advocate and role model Eric Edwards given Patriot Award
"It's about reaching my dream and having a totally awesome life."
http://www.postcrescent.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2009901240509

Thank you, Johanna:
"Why doesn't she just..." by Michelle
can be found at
http://www.5minutesforspecialneeds.com/category/dealing-with-public-perceptions/
or
http://www.5minutesforspecialneeds.com/875/why-doesnt-she-just/
It is sometimes forwarded without reference the website

I hope to hear from you sometime soon, either in the forum or in response to this email message. I thrive on your feedback!

Have fun passing this message along to family and friends, because we all love knowing someone has our families best interests at heart!

Wishing you all the best in 2009,
friendship, comfort and joy,

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

Mothering Babies with Special Needs
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art50678.asp

Aversive Restraints and Seclusion in School
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art60315.asp

Homeschooling
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art45894.asp

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

Winter Challenges for Children with Special Needs
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art46706.asp

Family Relationships with a Complicated Diagnosis
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art60427.asp