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

Child Models with Down Syndrome Raise Awareness
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art172451.asp
Children and teens with Down syndrome have been models in catalogs and newspaper advertisements for the past quarter century, delighting and inspiring families and communities.
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art172451.asp

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Gardening with Children
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art171221.asp

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

Elementary School Transition
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art50637.asp

High School Transition and Graduation Options
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art63367.asp

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

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

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

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

Early Intervention and Advocacy - Then and Now
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art174676.asp

Easter and Children with Disabilities
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art13561.asp

Easter Craft Ideas
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art21925.asp

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

Children, Grief and Loss
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art8788.asp

Melissa Riggio Made a Difference
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art56423.asp

Finding a Welcoming Congregation
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art171643.asp

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

Faith, Religion & Children with Special Needs
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art52349.asp

Shoe Shopping and Children with Special Needs
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art175525.asp

3/21 - World Down Syndrome Day
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art61064.asp

Parenting Children with Mental Health Issues
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art170784.asp

Thoughts From the Middle of the Night
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art32533.asp

A Brand New Baby w/ Down Syndrome -
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art51264

Welcoming Babies with Down Syndrome -
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art32534.asp

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

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

Back to School with Diabetes
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art52832.asp

School Nurses and Diabetes Care
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art59499.asp

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

Gardening with Children
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art171221.asp

Grandparents and Childhood Disability
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art60481.asp

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

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

Grandfathers and Great Uncles
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art51398.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

Communicating with Babies
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art54401.asp

Children & Sign Language
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art49898.asp
Babies, toddlers = less frustration

Speech, Feeding Therapy, and Early Intervention
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art47296.asp

Equine Therapy for Communication Delays
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art32724.asp
Kids & horses - hippotherapy

Homeschooling Transition and Childhood Disability
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art54517.asp

Homeschooling Children with Special Needs
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art45894.asp

Part Time Homeschooling and High School Transition and Job Programs
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art45892.asp

Sleep Disorders
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art33877.asp

Soothing Children's Fears
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art8788.asp

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