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Book Review: Raising A Sensory Smart Child
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art57603.asp

Raising a Sensory Smart Child - Helping Your Child with Sensory Integration Issues, by Lindsey Biel and Nancy Peske, forward by Temple Grandin. The strategies and advice offered through this book make it a treasure for parents and professionals who care for children with sensory integration issues.
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art57603.asp

Each child is so much more than can be described with a diagnosis. Supporting them with faith, hope and joy will bring a better quality of life and richness of experience to us all. Every day we can each start over building more satisfying relationships and finding our own true potential. This summer more than ever, it's a good idea to take a deep breath and look for a better way to go forward as we enjoy the minute that we are sharing. Hang in there!

Please visit specialneedschildren.bellaonline.com for even more great content about raising children with special needs. Browse through the archives or suggest new topics of interest at the forum discussion boards.

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

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

Feeding Therapy for Children
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art56207.asp

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

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

Oral Health and Dental Visits for Children
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art55319.asp

Sleep Disorders and Children with Special Needs
http://http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art33877.asp

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Have fun passing this message along to family and friends, because we all enjoy support and encouragement!

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

Outdoor Games for Summer
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art57092.asp

State and National Park Disability Passes
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art56377.asp

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

Faith, Religion, and Children with Special Needs
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art52349.asp

Explaining Down Syndrome to Children
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art55519.asp

MRSA Antibiotic Resistant Staph Infections
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art56280.asp

Mothering Babies with Special Needs
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art50678.asp

Asking More from Medical Professionals
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art39121.asp

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

Seeing Children with Disabilities in Movies, Ads and Television
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art54743.asp

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

Explaining a Serious Diagnosis to Children
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art56383.asp

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

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

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

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

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

Inclusive Education and the Culture of Down Syndrome
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art44827.asp

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

Disability Advocacy and Awareness
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art35878.asp