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

Teen and Adult Siblings - Childhood Disabilities
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art69314.asp
There is a great diversity among adult siblings who have grown up with a brother or sister who has a developmental disability, chronic health condition, or other special needs. Research to date shows many more sensitivities and positive attributes in most adult siblings than their mainstream peers.
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art69314.asp

November is the month to remember what we are most thankful for having in our lives ~ a great time to thank you for advocating for and encouraging your children to reach their true potential, and for being great friends to those who may feel slightly overwhelmed or isolated during our grand adventure together.

If you are looking for crafts to do in your spare time - er, fine motor therapy or expressive art therapy - check out your public library, local bookstore or online retailer for ideas or reminders:

Thanksgiving Crafts
http://tinyurl.com/BksThnksgvgCrafts
Clothespins, Recyclables, Easy to Do, My Very Own

And don't forget books on the theme like:
Pilgrim's First Thanksgiving
http://tinyurl.com/ThnksgvgStoryBks
Thanks for Thanksgiving

There may be fun craft ideas and stories in magazines at the check out line or grocery/pharmacy news stand - the best of course are those that look less like the perfect example and more like you and your child were enjoying the time together. Remember that some of us have sensory issues with glue or textures, smells or sounds (Hey! I have some of those! Moms count, too.)

Please visit specialneedschildren.bellaonline.com for other articles of interest to families raising children or teens with special needs.

Thoughts from the Middle of the Night -
a Thank You Note to YOU and You and you
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art32533.asp

Encouraging Learning in Babies and Toddlers
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art68638.asp

Brothers & Sisters of Children w/ Disabilities
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art56919.asp

Affirmations - Expressing Affection and Acceptance
http://http://bellaonline.org/articles/art208.asp

Teaching Your Child to Plan Meals and Cook
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art38064.asp

Swine Flu Outbreak and Childhood Disability
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art61839.asp

What is Parent-Child Interaction Therapy?
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art58273.asp

Snapshots, Photography & Childhood Disability
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art60026.asp

Person Centered Planning
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art53731.asp

Selective Mutism and Shyness
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art55943.asp

Photography Lessons for Children
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art63595.asp

Kindergarten Transition
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art49718.asp

School Bus Rides
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art45298.asp

Transition to Preschool from Early Intervention
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art49696.asp

Teaching Relatives To Be Caregivers
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art62563.asp

Interviewing Caregivers for Your Child
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art62519.asp

Winter Storm Preparations for Families
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art54303.asp

Communication Partners
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art65818.asp

Parent Information on Down Syndrome
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art68926.asp

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

Medical ID Bracelets for Children and Teens
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art66973.asp

Dealing with Rude Comments or Behavior in Public
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art69014.asp

Burn Survivor Camps for Children and Teens
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art67690.asp

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

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http://www.twitter.com/DownSynAdvocacy

Glee star, Trabuco senior share special dance
Lauren Potter Homecoming date
Don't miss the 20 homecoming pictures
http://www.ocregister.com/news/mcelwee-275004-potter-dance.html

MIND Institute, UC Davis enrolls children 6 months +
who exhibit signs of autism in Infant Start pilot project http://nyti.ms/bJof7d

Down Syndrome Transition Handbook
http://tinyurl.com/TrnstnHndbkDS
Charting Your Son or Daughter's Course to Adulthood

Understanding Diabetes 11th Edition 06
http://tinyurl.com/UndrstndgJuvDiabts
Classic 'Pink Panther' book
First Book for Understanding Diabetes
is a briefer version for newly diagnosed

Down Syndrome Buddy Walk L.A.
http://tinyurl.com/DSbdywlkLAflshmob
Born To Act Players Flashmob
Santa Anita Park Gate 6/Colorado Pl Sun 11-4

The Power to Spring Up
http://tinyurl.com/Pwr2SprngUpEdOpPwD
Postsecondary Education Opportunities for
Students w/ Significant #Disabilities

Story about a family who has a special needs trust
for their daughter with Down Syndrome
http://bit.ly/sBDhe

New Confessions of a Down Syndrome Daddy Post
"Evolution of a Shopper"
http://bit.ly/aSGj7A

(THEATER) Artists shine in "Life is Sweet" - a story
highlighting the wisdom & virtues of people with Down syndrome: http://bit.ly/ch3CcC

Understanding Insulin Pumps
http://tinyurl.com/UndrstndgInsPmpsCGM
and Continuous Glucose Monitoring - Pink Panther

Blending Play Therapy w Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
http://tinyurl.com/BlndPlThrpyCBT
Evidence-Based, Effective Treatments & Techniques

Down Syndrome: Visions for the 21st Century
http://tinyurl.com/DS21Cntry
Now available as eBook:
http://tinyurl.com/eBkDS21stCntry (Kindle)

Taking Diabetes to School
http://tinyurl.com/TkgDiabts2Schl
for children w/ type 1 diabetes & their
classmates (Kindergarten - 3rd grade)

Kids Like Me Learn Colors, ABCs
Board books w/ kids w/ Down syndrome
by Laura Ronay & Jon Wayne Kishimoto
http://tinyurl.com/KLMabcLrnClrs

Up, Down, All Around & I Can, Can You?
Board books w characters who have Down syndrome
by Marjorie W. Pitzer
http://tinyurl.com/UpDwnCnYou

"Ah, Those Vacation Photos!"
http://www.robertbrault.com/2010/08/ah-those-vacation-photos.html
by Robert Brault - How you look in snapshots

Book: In Sheep's Clothing: Understanding and
Dealing w/ Manipulative People
by George K. Simon Ph.D.
http://tinyurl.com/ShpsClthngMnpltvPpl
Understanding Rationalization
http://tinyurl.com/dg8u9w
(Excerpt from In Sheep's Clothing)

To participate in free, fun online discussions, this site has a community forum all about Special Needs Children located here -

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

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 free knowledge!

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

Teens and Pre-Teens with Down Syndrome
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art69004.asp

Symptoms of Childhood Onset Diabetes
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art32583.asp

Type One Diabetes Information for Classmates (and their families)
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art32541.asp

Oral Health and Dental Visits for Children
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art55319.asp

Private Schools and Children with Special Needs
http://www.bellaonline.org/articles/art52889.asp

After School Homeschooling - Childhood Disability
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art45893.asp

Rebuilding America with Universal Design
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art61312.asp

Down Syndrome and Diabetes Dual Diagnosis
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art32543.asp

Celiac Disease and Juvenile Diabetes
http://www.bellaonline.org/articles/art48740.asp

IEP Goals for Children with Special Needs
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art4330.asp

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

Person Centered Planning - Special Needs Children
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art53731.asp

Friendship, Inclusion and Childhood Disability
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art48700.asp

Peer Mentoring Programs and Childhood Disability
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art61295.asp

Music Education and Music Therapy
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art46397.asp

Literacy Skill Development - Teens with Autism or Down Syndrome http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art57331.asp

Back to School with Down Syndrome
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art63002.asp