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

Encouraging Fussy Babies and Sensitive Toddlers
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art62765.asp

Most babies have fussy periods, and toddlers go through stages where they are uncomfortably sensitive to touch or texture. Parents of those who experience ongoing sensory defensiveness, sensory integration challenges or a sensory processing disorder appreciate soothing S.I. therapy techniques that are also comforting for their mainstream peers.

http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art62765.asp

Please visit specialneedschildren.bellaonline.com for other information of interest to families of children with developmental delays, communication challenges, chronic health conditions, or other special needs.

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http://twitter.com/DownSynAdvocacy
for information and comments about encouraging those who experience childhood disability, developmental delays, or medical challenges.

This and That:

Autism Assistance Dogs
There is an interesting new pilot Autism Assistance Dog Program from the group who rescues dogs in Washington, Oregon and California to train them to be 'Hearing Dogs' or as 'Miracle Mutts' for individuals with other special needs. Read more about it at http://www.dogsforthedeaf.org

Service Animals and Childhood Disability
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art61552.asp

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Down Syndrome Education USA will have an exhibit stand at the 2009 NDSC convention in Sacramento July 31st - August 2nd.
For those who have been ordering the excellent materials from
http://www.downsed.org/
those items and more will now be available from a USA shipping address:
Down Syndrome Education USA
1451 Quail Street, Suite 104
Newport Beach, CA 92660-2747
http://www.downsedusa.org/
Email info@downsedusa.org

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

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Type One Diabetes News:
Reports from the just completed Friends for Life: Orlando 2009
annual conference are now available
http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/whatsnew/d_01_100.htm

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

You are welcome to share this newsletter or articles of interest like those listed below, with family, friends, advocates, educators and medical professionals in your child's life. If you want to have a conversation about a particular topic, just a paragraph or two from any article or book you are reading can help get it started.

Enjoy these summer days and remember that unplanned, easy-going fun is therapeutic, too.

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

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

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

Child Safety - Pills, Purses, and Suitcases
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art62309.asp

Dentists, Oral Health, and Childhood Disability
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art55319.asp

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

Symptoms of Childhood Onset (Insulin Dependent) Diabetes
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art32583.asp

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

Encouraging Children with Cancer
http://http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art33503.asp

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

Teaching Children to Cook and Plan Meals
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art38064.asp

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

Inclusion Benefits Classmates
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art6157.asp

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

Effective Reading Instruction for Children with Autism,
Down Syndrome or Learning Disabilities
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art57331.asp

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

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

Interviewing Caregivers for Your Child
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art62519.asp

Teaching Relatives to Care for a Disabled Child
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art62563.asp

Encouraging Late Talking Children
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art55867.asp

iPhone and iPod Touch Apps - Childhood Disability
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art62136.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 at Home
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art51022.asp

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

Anxiety and Childhood Disability
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art59924.asp

Inclusive P.E. and Childhood Disability
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art46155.asp

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

Sensory Processing Disorder in Children
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art960.asp

To participate in free, fun online discussions, this site has a community forum all about Special Needs Children located here -

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

I hope to hear from you sometime soon, either in the forum or in response to this email message. I thrive on your feedback!

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