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

Thanksgiving Adventures with Extended Families - Childhood Disability
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art69514.asp
Our Thanksgiving adventures may more closely resemble a television high drama or situation comedy than heartwarming holiday special. Sometimes the greatest challenges we face have less to do with a child's diagnosis or special needs than it does with our own childhood relationships.
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art69514.asp

Wishing you and your family a safe, satisfying and wonderful Thanksgiving weekend!

Follow the SNC editor at http://www.twitter.com/downsynadvocacy for current issues and articles about raising children with developmental disabilities, chronic health conditions or other special needs.

Amazon Black Friday Week sales
http://tinyurl.com/AmzBlkFriWk
Comparison shop and support your local community
if the prices are close!

Browse educational toys
http://tinyurl.com/FunEduToys
Find the ones that look the most fun!
Comparison shop at retailers in your community.

Please sign this petition in support of
Ms. Eliza Schaaf
Petition: ElizaSOU.ePetitions.net

Student with Down Syndrome excluded from
Southern Oregon university ceramics class
http://ow.ly/3ezaK
Background at www.elizaschaaf.com

University Decision To Withdraw Student
with Down Syndrome Sparks Outcry
http://bit.ly/e3HXSQ

Southern Oregon University dean reaffirms decision
to drop art student w/ Down syndrome elizaschaaf.com
Petition: ElizaSOU.ePetitions.net

Disability Scoop has also picked up on Eliza's story
http://ow.ly/3eynn

Fun Things to Do, Thanksgiving Edition
http://bit.ly/cxg0iK #specialneeds

3E Love's Wheelchair Heart direct link to view & buy buttons:
http://3elove.bigcartel.com/product/buttons
Only 50 cents each until Sunday!

NPR: When One Sibling Is Developmentally Disabled
http://t.co/ASKQKUX

Tennessee approves Down Syndrome license plates
http://t.co/m7nuQih
DSPolicy Network will benefit from sales

KY Adults w/ Down syndrome 35 and older
http://uknow.uky.edu/content/aging-study-seeks-adults-down-syndrome sought for study on aging

Up Down Boy a poignant British comedy inspired by
the extraordinary life story of a boy with Down syndrome
http://fb.me/KryYVmnN

Tiniest Newborns With Down Syndrome http://www.nih.gov/news/health/nov2010/nichd-22.htm
Face Other Health Risks

Touching article about how Glee helped a boy
relate to people with Down Syndrome
http://ow.ly/3emqz

Antioxidants & folate for infants w/ Down syndrome http://www.bmj.com/content/336/7644/594.full
had no effect on sod, gp, IQ

The use of Ginkgo, Prozac & Focalin as treatment for Down syndrome http://www.down-syndrome.org/statements/2106/
Changing Minds warning

NSW: Band of Gold
http://tinyurl.com/BndGldDS
Wife, mother w/ Down syndrome writing book about her life

Chile: Transporte Público de Pasajeros y Accesibilidad de Personas con Discapacidad, Ley 20.422:
http://bit.ly/eapiQ7

Downsyndrome Awareness Day with Boston Bruins
on Jan 17 - Tickets On Sale Now!
http://conta.cc/eQnLVX

WA: Candlelight Vigil to Protest Devastating Budget Cuts www.theolympian.com/2010/11/17/1443709/vigil-goers-hold-candles-to-the.html

Video: Candlelight Vigil to Protest WA Budget Cuts http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVGjg8At8Wc
People w/ Disabilities

National DownSyndrome Society Policy Center
Survey 2011-2013 Legislative Agenda http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/WEB22BGEDDCW6V

At a community craft bazaar today I was just
knocked out by Christmas ornaments
http://www.dollsbysus.com
w/ kids photo faces & artist chat

NDSS Buddy Walk T-Shirt Design Contest
http://tinyurl.com/BdyWlkTsNDSS
Include unaltered Down Syndrome
Buddy Walk logo, 300 dpi; cool idea!

Please visit specialneedschildren.bellaonline.com for even more great content about Special Needs Children.

Adult Brother and Sister Relationships - Childhood Disabilities http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art69314.asp

Teaching Home Addresses to Children http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art60816.asp

Teacher Appreciation and Childhood Disability http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art62183.asp

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

Teens with Disabilities - Transition to Adulthood http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art33519.asp

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

Boardmaker and PECS Communication Alternatives http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art57783.asp

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

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

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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


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

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