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

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

I admire moms who have creative ideas to show appreciation for teachers who have created better learning opportunities and welcoming classrooms for our sons and daughters with special needs. When our children's progress or accomplishments are measured on the smallest possible scale it can be difficult for others to understand our joy and celebration over milestones and new skills unless they have shared our hopes and goals. And we can't often take time to thank them for supporting and inspiring our children to exercise greater potential than can be predicted by tests and evaluations. Teachers appreciate a kind word or a momento of their time with our children, and the support we show them throughout the year ~ I hope your children's teachers have a moment to let you know what a difference you and your child have made in their lives this year, too.
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art62183.asp

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June means the end of another school year and the beginning of another summer break. Whether you are searching out summer activities, childcare options, have vacation plans to visit family, or are looking for work, remember that our sons and daughters live in a very small circle that includes us and our daily adventures. We don't need most of what we used to take for granted and we can get through these difficult times. Be kind to yourself, stay healthy, and hang in there so you can continue to be generous with your time and attention; you are their best investment.

June is the month we celebrate both grads and dads. If your child is going to transition to preschool, kindergarten, new school or a different program ~ best wishes and good luck. While we take time to appreciate fathers, grandfathers, great uncles or other men who stand in for them - or miss them - let us also remember and acknowledge the those men in military service or who are taking care of children while their mothers are in military service. If you are feeling overwhelmed, reach out to others who may feel that they are the only ones who feel the way you do. Every person deserves support and encouragement - sometimes it takes more courage to accept some than to give it.

Please consider posting a message at the SNC forum or use the editor contact form at the webpage to let me know what topics interest you. Use your favorite search engine with the topic you choose, along with search terms 'special needs' and 'Pam Wilson' to find past articles on that topic. Please visit our website, specialneedschildren.bellaonline.com, to find articles of interest about raising and educating children with developmental or physical disabilities, chronic health conditions, learning challenges or other special needs.

Transition Planning for Teens with Disabilities
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art57505.asp

iPhone and iPod Touch Apps - Childhood Disability
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art62136.asp

Vacation Travel, Weekend Getaways, and Children with Special Needs
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art43397.asp

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

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

Fathers of Children with Special Needs
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art32675.asp

Grandfathers and Great Uncles - Childhood Disability
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art51398.asp

Advocating for Children with Special Needs
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art6156.asp

Accessible Playgrounds and Inclusive Play Areas
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art51542.asp

Outdoor Games for Children with Special Needs
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art57092.asp

Pain Management for Children
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art51895.asp

Amazon Kindle 2 and Childhood Disability'
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art60812.asp

People First Language Sensitivity
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art14410.asp

Sibling Support and Rivalry
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art33375.asp

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

Assistive Listening Devices for the Classroom
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art62237.asp

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

Disability and Future Planning for Parents
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art59032.asp

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

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

Summer Homeschooling Activities and Childhood Disability
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art45894.asp

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

Summer Learning and Childhood Disability
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art61967.asp

Extended School Year for Special Education
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art62001.asp

Sunblocking Clothing and Laundry Rinse
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art33851.asp

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

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

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

Airline Travel and Childhood Disability
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art45142.asp

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

People First Language Awareness
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art33981.asp

Recognizing Early Signs of Autism
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art55223.asp

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

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

DIR - Floortime Model Techniques and Behavior Challenges
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art56206.asp

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

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

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

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

Teaching Children about Money
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art58960.asp

Sensory Integration and Sensory Defensiveness
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art48942.asp

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

Signing, Reading and Spelling for Communication
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art33567.asp

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

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

Comparing Ourselves with Other Mothers on the Playground
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art61553.asp