Here are the latest articles from the Special Needs Children site at BellaOnline.com.

Universal Design for Learning - Access to General Education Curriculum
The philosophy, strategies and techniques behind the Universal Design for Learning have created new opportunties in engagement, learning and expression for students with special needs and their mainstream classmates

http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art50363.asp


School Violence and Children with Special Needs
The terrible events at Virginia Tech, and news coverage that includes
reminders of previous school violence episodes, will cause deep anxiety
and traumatic stress for children and families.

http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art50457.asp

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

Music Education - Every Voice Heard
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art46397.asp

IDEA - Education Law
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art204.asp

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

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

Communication, Autism, and Developmental Disabilities
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art49475.asp

Eating Disorders and Children with Special Needs
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art49412.asp

Inclusive P.E. for Children with Special Needs
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art46155.asp

Autism Spectrum - Adolescent Issues and Privacy
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art46211.asp

Finding Strollers, Walkers and Wheelchairs for Children
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art9507.asp

Preparing for Emergencies - Children with Special Needs
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art50320.asp

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

Celiac Disease in Children
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art21075.asp

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

Baby Sign Language
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art49759.asp

Children and Sign Language
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art49898.asp

Avoiding Heat Illnesses and Other Hazards
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art32522.asp

Car Safety Issues - Prevention is the Key
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art34902.asp

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

New Mother - Newly Diagnosed Child
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art33557.asp

Prenatal Diagnosis: Down Syndrome
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art32686.asp

Moms Under Stress Problem Behavior
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art32504.asp

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

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

The Power of Communication
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art32725.asp

Finding Computer Software and DVDs for Exceptional Children
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art34170.asp

Early Intervention for Developmental Delays
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art35443.asp

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

Forgiving Family
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art48067.asp

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

Babies Born Early - Prematurity and Childbirth
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art47548.asp

Dads, Complicated Pregnancies and Childbirth
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art47718.asp

Autism, Nutrition and Special Diets
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art49724.asp

Medications and Herbal Treatments for ADD/ADHD
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art9506.asp

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