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Mothering Babies with Special Needs
Moms of children with special needs are mothers first

http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art50678.asp

Please visit specialneedschildren.bellaonline.com for even more great content from the editor of the Special Needs Children website. Feel free to share this newsletter with other families, advocates, and education professionals who are making a difference in the lives of our sons and daughters every day.

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

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

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

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

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

Summer Activities, Traditions and Escapes
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art43964.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

Cousins of Children with Special Needs
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art44239.asp

The Diagnosis of Learning Disability
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art45580.asp

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

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

Humor - Preparing for the IEP Meeting
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art32971.asp

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

How Uncomfortable is Your Child?
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art960.asp

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

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

Sibling Support and Rivalry - Brothers and Sisters
of Children with Special Needs
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art33375.asp

Cousins of Children with Special Needs
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art44239.asp

Problem Behavior and Family Stress
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art32503.asp

Soothing Children's Fears
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art35602.asp

Using Behavior as Communication
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art32521.asp

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

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

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

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