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Costume Ideas - Childhood Disabilities
Some children cannot tolerate uncomfortable fabrics, seams, masks or sounds. Accommodations for sensitivities can be a great help for mainstream peers. Costume ideas for children with disabilities take into account mobility issues as well as fabulous opportunities to incorporate wheels or walkers.

http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art174668.asp

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

Via Twitter from Woodbine House @woodbinehouse
"Many newspapers on Monday included Mini Pages on Down syndrome.
If you missed it: http://bit.ly/QdRCrx Good explanations for kids"
http://www.denverposteducation.com/pdfs/minipage/mp121006TAB_CO.pdf

Sesame Street Episode Launches New Service Dog Muppet - Canine Companions for Independence
http://www.cci.org/site/apps/nlnet/content2.aspx?c=cdKGIRNqEmG&b=4127877&ct=12188571

Via Twitter from Illuminate Blog @IlluminateBlog
"In honor of Down Syndrome Awareness Month
@ELIANATARDIO shares the things to know about
people with Down syndrome
http://bit.ly/WRU21H "

MattyB performs at the Atlanta Buddy Walk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fT5gM-edgwE&feature=youtu.be

Down Syndrome Guild of Greater Kansas City:
It's Down Syndrome Awareness Month!
Feel free to share this informational flier on your facebook page to educate.
http://tinyurl.com/8cvejyw

How to Raise Bilingual Kids with Special Needs - Eliana Tardio
http://spanglishbaby.com/2012/10/how-to-raise-bilingual-kids-with-special-needs/

Bilingual Children with Down Syndrome
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art51927.asp

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

Study Shows Autistic Children Are Likely to Wander
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/08/science/study-shows-autistic-children-are-likely-to-wander.html

Halloween Costumes and Childhood Disability
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art63629.asp

Costumes for Children with Special Needs
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art36415.asp

Find costume ideas for children online; put together a
fabulous comfy version at home
:-)
http://tinyurl.com/8rootra

Children's Halloween Books
http://tinyurl.com/9ecy4ve

Three year old 'reading' Instructions by Neil Gaiman
http://vimeo.com/51036284
Blueberry Girl, The Dangerous Alphabet, Instructions
http://tinyurl.com/8v4bvr5

RT @woodbinehouse Woodbine House books on Down syndrome are 20% OFF http://www.woodbinehouse.com/Down-Syndrome.29.0.0.2.htm
Sale lasts all of October #downsyndrome #DSAM2012

Teaching Reading to Children w/ Down Syndrome: A Guide for Parents & Teachers http://tinyurl.com/8een3wn
Note @woodbinehouse update includes DVD!

Woodbine House ‏@woodbinehouse
Useful video on #autism, dispells myths about ABA
http://bit.ly/SRTBQb
FYI, Woodbine House autism titles are all ABA-based.
http://bit.ly/OTNcZT
ABA works

Down Syndrome Awareness Month is October
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art53612.asp

Request books about Down syndrome from your
public library - or donate one - to celebrate
National Down Syndrome Awareness Month in October
http://tinyurl.com/96sepep

Down Syndrome Awareness pins and other jewelry
http://tinyurl.com/8jbur3n

Down Syndrome Awareness T-shirts
http://tinyurl.com/9puczrx

Eliminating Misinformation about Down Syndrome
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art69273.asp

A Brand New Baby with Down Syndrome
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art51264

Mosaic and Translocation Down Syndrome
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art33207.asp

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

Bilingual Children with Down Syndrome
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art51927.asp

Building a Down Syndrome Library for Parents
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art70242.asp

New Parent Information on Down Syndrome
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art68926.asp

Uncommon Beauty - Crisis Parenting from Day One -
Margaret Meder (Author)
http://tinyurl.com/9p3jrbn
Medically Fragile Children: Practical Parenting Help
- Different Dream
http://www.differentdream.com/2012/10/medically-fragile-children-practical-parenting-help/

Adjusting To Shared Custody After Divorce: Keep in Touch With the Kids
http://www.mamiverse.com/adjusting-shared-custody-after-divorce-23069/

Children of Divorce - Childhood Disabilities
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art177409.asp

Single Parenting - Childhood Disabilities
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art176615.asp

Asthma and Allergies in Early Childhood
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art176591.asp

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

Lack of Sleep and Rest for Caregivers
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art55033.asp

Early Intervention and Advocacy - Then and Now
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art174676.asp

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

Assuring the Care of a Family Member With Special Needs
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/06/your-money/assuring-the-care-of-a-family-member-with-special-needs.html

'Indelible' has been nominated for the people's choice award at the Delhi International film festival.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AaWhKiZ9yU&feature=plcp

Homecoming and Down Syndrome http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art178153.asp


Cocoa Bonometti -> National Down Syndrome Congress on Facebook
"Our 17 year old in his homecoming parade! He has been in the drumline for 3 years and is a junior this year. He's been included since preschool. ..."
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=4062752922318&set=o.57836810804&type=1&theater

Allyssa Brubeck, Homecoming Queen, Is First Girl With Down Syndrome To Wear School's Crown
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/09/24/allyssa-brubeck-homecoming-queen-down-syndrome_n_1909712.html

Westwood H.S. Homecoming King Brent Davis breaks down barriers
http://www.kvue.com/home/Homecoming-King-breaks-down-barriers-169868456.html

17-year-old Sarah Greene Surprised with Homecoming Crown
http://fox8.com/2012/09/18/special-needs-student-suprised-with-homecoming-nomination/
http://fox8.com/2012/09/21/student-surprised-with-homecoming-queen-title/

Michigan homecoming king just happens to have Down syndrome
Students pick Mike Bogumil for top honor
http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/article/20120928/NEWS01/309280044/Michigan-homecoming-king-just-happens-Down-syndrome

Students Rally Behind Alex Milan for Homecoming Queen
http://www.wwmt.com/shared/newsroom/top-stories/stories/wwmt_students-rally-behind-girl-down-syndrome-homecoming-queen-4854.shtml

Down syndrome student named homecoming king
Michael Holton - South Effingham High School
http://www.thecoastalsource.com/news/local/story/Down-syndrome-student-named-homecoming-king/8PtX18QSrkanxFyaSvgYJA.cspx

Vickroy: Homecoming crown for Jasmine Rivera, who has Down syndrome
http://southtownstar.suntimes.com/photos/galleries/15577710-417/vickroy-homecoming-crown-for-down-syndrome-girl.html
"... Last year was the first time a special-needs student attended a Homecoming event. Now, one is a member of the court.
“It wasn’t so long ago that these kids were expected to be invisible,” Escherich said. “Now they’re being applauded and celebrated for their contributions.”"
Ow.That was a long time coming.