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

Back to School with Down Syndrome
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art63002.asp
If you are a parent, or a teacher expecting a student with Down syndrome in your classroom, and plan to help other students to include a classmate with Down syndrome, congratulations. Classroom supports and inclusion benefit mainstream classrooms, teachers and their schools.
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art63002.asp

Your child may have a different diagnosis than Down syndrome, but many of their challenges and your concerns may be the same - if you have questions or problems, suggestions or advice for other families, teachers, administrators or healthcare professionals, please share them in the SNC forum.

Visit specialneedschildren.bellaonline.com for even more great content about raising awareness and finding resources, encouragement and support for children with developmental delays, chronic health conditions, learning disabilities or other special needs. Share this newsletter or any article with family and friends - they may not be aware of the resources available online or in their local communities and all deserve support and encouragement.

Here are some articles that may be of interest:

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

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

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

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

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Special Needs Children website on Twitter at:
http://twitter.com/DownSynAdvocacy
It's easy to set up a Twitter account for your parent group,
PTA or advocacy organization - I can include information
about it in the next weekly SNC newsletter.

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

Back to School with Diabetes
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art52832.asp

Back to School with Celiac Disease
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art52323.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

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

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

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

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

Advocating in Multicultural Communities
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art11304.asp

A Special Olympic Athlete's Road to Gold
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art57914.asp

In Memory of Eunice Shriver - July 10, 1921 - Aug 11, 2009
Timothy Shriver: " ... My family and I would be proud and honored if you would take some time to learn more about her life, share your own remembrances about her, and read the remembrances of others at a website that was recently established to honor her legacy, www.EuniceKennedyShriver.org"
Maria Shriver: "If she were here today ... she would
pound this podium ... and ask each of you what you have done today to
better the world"
Loretta Claiborne: "She was chosen to have a life to serve others, the weakest of the weak, the castaways, the throwaways of society, at the time they would say the mentally retarded, and I am one of those people"
President Obama: "Michelle and I were deeply saddened to learn about the passing of Eunice Kennedy Shriver.
Eunice was many things to many people ... above all, she will be remembered as the founder of the Special Olympics, as a champion for people with intellectual disabilities, and as an extraordinary woman who, as much as anyone, taught our nation --and our world -- that no physical or mental barrier can restrain the power of the human spirit.
Her leadership greatly enriched the lives of Special Olympians throughout the world, who have experienced the pride and joy of competition and achievement thanks to her vision. ..."

Pamela Wilson:
We may never understand the full impact Eunice Kennedy Shriver’s passionate advocacy made in the lives of children and adults with developmental disabilities and their families in every corner of the world.
I learned so much about my son’s character and personality during his practices and events in Special Olympics, and his participation added to the pride and joy he brought to our family and community throughout those years.
Inspired by her sister Rosemary, Eunice Shriver's voice and attitude changed the lives of everyone affected by intellectual and physical challenges. My sympathies along with my deepest gratitude go out to her family.

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To participate in online discussions, post questions and reach out to other families, the Special Needs Children website has a community forum 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!

Have fun passing this message along to family and friends, because we all love free knowledge!

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

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

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

Teaching Handwriting Before or After School
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art51022.asp

Teaching Math Skills Before or After School
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art38411.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

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

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

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

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

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

Pain Management for Children at Clinics and Hospitals
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art51895.asp

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

Easing Pain with Childhood Blood Draws, IV Lines and Injections
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art51944.asp

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

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