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

Inappropriate Remarks from Other Parents
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art172227.asp
Topics including prenatal diagnosis, adoption and foster care can be inappropriate when families of children with special needs are sharing their experiences in early intervention, advocacy or support groups. It is important to be considerate and kind when speaking with other families.
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art172227.asp

Many thanks to those who have planned Down Syndrome Buddy Walks and other awareness events and programs to raise awareness and advocate for opportunities for individuals with Down syndrome and their families this year. If you have a chance, please attend and support your local or regional advocacy or parent group activity; schedule television, newspaper or radio interviews' or drop off a newsletter or poster to your local library, retail center and city hall.

The Down Syndrome Community's 15th Annual Puget Sound Buddy Walk is this weekend
Sunday, October 2, 2011 at 1:00pm to 4:00pm - Center Square in the Seattle Center
http://www.firstgiving.com/14286

Puget Sound Buddy Walk
http://www.pugetsoundbuddywalk.com

Please visit specialneedschildren.bellaonline.com for even more great content about Children with Special Needs.

Advocating for Inclusion - Unexpected Benefits
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art172131.asp

Sharing a Prenatal or Newborn Diagnosis
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art172192.asp

The Disability Hierarchy, Equity and Advocacy
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art61355.asp

Follow the Children with Special Needs editor on Twitter for disability
information, resources and support, at
http://www.twitter.com/downsynadvocacy

Equine Therapy for Communication Delays
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art32724.asp

Why does hippotherapy use a horse?
http://www.americanhippotherapyassociation.org/hippotherapy/hippotherapy-as-a-treatment-strategy/

Down Syndrome and Type One Diabetes Dual Diagnosis
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art32543.asp

Birch Run student with Down syndrome crowned homecoming queen; inspires students
Emily also battles diabetes
http://www.mlive.com/news/saginaw/index.ssf/2011/09/birch_run_student_with_down_sy.html

Join our parenting and advocacy community on Facebook at
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The Dyslexic Advantage: Unlocking Hidden Potential of the Dyslexic Brain
http://tinyurl.com/42tkqgq
I just found this website, and the new book by Fernette and Brock Eide, at
http://dyslexicadvantage.com/

To participate in free, fun online discussions, this site has a community forum all about Children with Special Needs 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, Children with Special Needs Editor
http://specialneedschildren.bellaonline.com

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

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Welcome to Holland - Today and Yesterday
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art172314.asp

Traumatic Birth and Motherhood
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art170924.asp

Future Sibling Support and Down Syndrome
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art172126.asp

School Bus Rides - Children with Special Needs
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art45298.asp

Raising Awareness About Disabilities
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art172361.asp

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

Transition Planning for Teens w/ Disabilities
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art57505.asp

Encouraging Friendship - Childhood Disabilities
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art171290.asp

Inspirational Mothers - Down Syndrome Advocacy
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art172101.asp