by Lisa Landman | Sep 20, 2018 | Lisa Landman, Special Needs
Children with special needs can benefit from routine physical activity from exercise programs or team sports. The parents of a special needs child should make sure that she participates in a school’s physical education class or a local park’s recreational...
by Lisa Landman | Aug 2, 2018 | Lisa Landman, Special Needs
Getting ready for a new school year is stressful for most children, but it can be especially difficult for a child with special needs. Transitioning to a school schedule is a challenge, as is making sure a special-needs child receives the attention they need from the...
by Lisa Landman | Feb 5, 2018 | Education, Special Needs
According to the National Center for Education Statistics, a study conducted in 2015 found that over 6.6 million children have some type of special needs. While every child is different, the following are four major types of special needs children. Physical...
by Lisa Landman | Jan 8, 2018 | Education, Special Needs
Across the world, many special needs organizations are dedicated to helping those with medical, mental and psychological disabilities. While many of these are local organizations that work individually in their community, there are also many national organizations...
by Lisa Landman | Nov 16, 2017 | Special Needs, Volunteer
Special Olympics is the world’s largest sports program for those with disabilities. This program relies on volunteers to keep their program running at little to no cost. About Special Olympics is a global sports organization for children and adults with intellectual...