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

iPhone and iPod Touch Apps - Childhood Disability
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art62136.asp
Reports of iPhone and iPod Touch apps especially developed for children and adults with developmental disabilities or alternative communication options have inspired parents to start thinking about what might benefit their son or daughter with special needs.
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art62136.asp

Please visit specialneedschildren.bellaonline.com for more thoughtful content about encouraging and advocating for families of children and teens with chronic health conditions, developmental disabilities or other special needs.

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

To participate in free, fun online discussions, this site has a community forum all about families raising children with special needs, located here -

http://forums.bellaonline.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=postlist&Board=57

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Teacher Appreciation and Fathers Day Love Notes
from Terri Mauro:

Top Ten Signs You are a Great Teacher
<http://specialchildren.about.com/od/specialeducation/ig/Teacher-Appreciation/Great-Teacher-Top-10.htm>

For a Great Teacher - Positive Experience Certificate
<http://specialchildren.about.com/od/specialeducation/ig/Teacher-Appreciation/Teacher-Certificate-1.htm>

Very Special Teacher Certificate
<http://specialchildren.about.com/od/specialeducation/ig/Teacher-Appreciation/Teacher-Certificate-2.htm>

Fathers Day Love Notes
<http://specialchildren.about.com/od/needinspiration/ig/Love-Notes-Cards>

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From the Children With Diabetes eNewsletter:
http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/whatsnew/d_01_100.htm

The 'Express Your Simple Win' Creativity Contest
offers kids with diabetes ages 6-18 a chance
to meet Nick Jonas in person.
http://contest.nickssimplewins.com/

Children with Diabetes Family Support Network
http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/fsn/

Sotomayor's Medical History Sparks Wider Debate.
http://url.childrenwithdiabetes.com/?u=12218

Tattoos being used for medical alerts.
http://url.childrenwithdiabetes.com/?u=12219

Cincinnati Children's Hospital is seeking children, teens and
adults ages 1 to 45 years old (without diabetes) with a family member
with type 1 diabetes. (PDF)
http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/studies/CinType1Prev2009.pdf

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Thank you for passing this message along to family, friends, education and healthcare professionals, because we all need support, up to date information, and encouragement!

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

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

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

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

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

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