Hi there,

I've always found that one of the most difficult aspects of looking after a child with special needs is the meetings I've had to attend. One of my featured articles this week focuses on meetings and how to make them a little easier, from a parents perspective. Over the coming weeks we'll look at the same subject from a teachers perspective.

I'd also like to tell you about an amazing event that is happening this month in Chicago USA. ADORE 2010 is an annual, city-wide event that acknowledges, honors and celebrates parents of children with special needs.Details are posted below. It seems to me that this is an event that should be taking place the world over for parents of children with special needs. I'm told it's a fabulous day for parents and just what they need!

Here's the latest articles from the Special Education site at BellaOnline.com.

Special Education and Making Friends
How Can We Help Children Within The Special Education System Develop and Maintain Friendships?

http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art5026.asp

Tips for Parents Attending Special Education Meetings
5 Top Tips For Parents Attending a School Meeting or Review for your Child with Special Educational Needs

http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art6432.asp

ADORE - A DAY OF RECOGNITION EVENT FOR PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
ADORE Yourself: Body, Mind & Spirit

FREE Music, Food, Raffles, Parking, Resources and more!

DATE: SATURDAY 25 SEPTEMBER 2010

VENUE: EASTER SEALS, GILCHRIST MARCHMAN CENTER, 1001 W ROOSEVELT RD, CHICAGO

REGISTRATION AND CHILDCARE OPENS 8.30-9.30AM EVENT BEGINS 9.30AM - 1PM

Spaces limited. Only 50 childcare places available. NO admittance without registration. To register and for more information call: 877-694-5014 or go to www.eastersealschicago.org

Workshops on Journaling, Healthy Cooking Demo, Stress Management, Self-defense and Yoga

Please forward to anyone you feel would benefit from this.


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I hope to hear from you sometime soon, either in the forum or to suggest ideas for articles.

Take care and have a great week!

Vicki

Victoria McCarthy, Special Education Editor
http://specialeducation.bellaonline.com

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