Autism Society of America Launches Campaign to Weave Autism Acceptance into Our Social Fabric
By Amy KD Tobik The Autism Society of America, the nation’s oldest leading grassroots autism organization, is conducting a collaborative...
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amykdtobik2
- Mar 5
- 4 min
How to Start Planning Financially for Tomorrow with Special Needs
By Karen Darby One of the toughest questions we ask as parents is what will happen to my child when I’m no longer able to care for them?...
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amykdtobik2
- Mar 1
- 4 min
One of the Biggest Gifts You Can Give a Child with Different Abilities is FREE
By Dr. Ronald I. Malcolm, EdD Many parents of children with different abilities can become overwhelmed when trying to meet their daily...
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amykdtobik2
- Feb 17
- 5 min
Exceptional Advice On Healing From Preconceived Stereotypes
By Meshell Baylor, MHS If you judge people, you have no time to love them." —Mother Teresa The definition of the word "family" is a group...
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amykdtobik2
- Feb 14
- 6 min
Creative Ways to Generate Learning Possibilities at Home When There are Special Needs
By Karen Kaplan There doesn’t appear to be enough trained special education teachers these days. Paraprofessional support is also...
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amykdtobik2
- Jan 3
- 3 min
Let’s Use ‘Hump Day’ to Connect as Special Needs Parents and Professionals
By Karen Kaplan The term ‘hump day’ arrived in the early 1950s and was used mainly in the workplace. It was a phrase that instilled a...
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amykdtobik2
- Dec 27, 2022
- 3 min
Ways Families Can Bond When There are Social Differences
By Karen Kaplan This morning I decided to write down everything my brother means to me and wondered how brothers and sisters on the...
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amykdtobik2
- Dec 14, 2022
- 5 min
What Are Your New Year Resolutions As A Parent of Someone With Special Needs
By Karen Kaplan I wonder how different your New Year's resolutions are from a parent of a typical kiddo. I think they are somewhat the...
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amykdtobik2
- Nov 7, 2022
- 6 min
Nurturing Special Interests as Career Foundations When There Are Different Abilities
By Emily Ansell Elfer, BA Hons, Dip. Sophie watched her son Thomas playing with his train set. Round and round the trains whizzed around...
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amykdtobik2
- Oct 14, 2022
- 6 min
Jake Buchnat: Navigating the Workforce with Exceptional Needs
By Margo Marie McManus Meet Jake Buchnat, a proud Verizon Connect employee who believes being open about his autism diagnosis in his...
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amykdtobik2
- Oct 7, 2022
- 6 min
Girls Just Wanna Know How to Make Friends
By Karen Kaplan I recently returned to an area I had been away from for more than 20 years and decided to re-learn my way around by...
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amykdtobik2
- Aug 16, 2022
- 4 min
Welcome to Adulthood!
Exceptional Advice on Preparing for Life After High School By Meshell Baylor, MHS "The transition into adulthood is so exciting and so...
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amykdtobik2
- Jun 7, 2022
- 3 min
How Do I Choose a Trustee for My Child with Special Needs?
By Ryan F. Platt, MBA, ChFC, ChSNC, CFBS Selecting a trustee for your child’s Special Needs Trust is an important decision. The trustee...
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amykdtobik2
- May 24, 2022
- 4 min
Just BREAK IT DOWN—Another Way to Say Task Analysis When There Are Learning Differences
By Karen Kaplan I was thinking, parents of children who learn differently are often bombarded with all kinds of intervention terms and...
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amykdtobik2
- Apr 26, 2022
- 5 min
Top Tips for Travelling with a Child with a Cochlear Implant
By Dr. Ronald I. Malcolm, EdD It is always important to be ready for the unexpected when traveling with children. However, it is even...
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amykdtobik2
- Apr 11, 2022
- 3 min
Eliminating the Stigma of Abuse for Children with Disabilities
By Nicole Moehring Talking about abuse isn’t easy. Hearing any innocent child, with or without a disability, has been abused is...
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amykdtobik2
- Mar 24, 2022
- 2 min
Autism Awareness Month: Changing the Narrative
By Sandy Petrovic, RN, BSN April has long been designated the month to focus on autism awareness, but the mission is evolving. Awareness...
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amykdtobik2
- Feb 28, 2022
- 3 min
A New Beginning for the Exceptional Needs Community
By Amy KD Tobik When I tell people I started my own business in 2020, they typically offer a wholehearted congratulations, followed by a...
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amykdtobik2
- Feb 22, 2022
- 4 min
Healing Your Exceptional Family After Divorce
By Meshell Baylor, MHS “Moving on isn’t about not loving someone anymore and forgetting them. It’s about having the strength to say, I...
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amykdtobik2
- Feb 16, 2022
- 6 min
Building Confidence and Community through Sailing
By Meghan Coburn On the surface, it would appear that Evan McCarthy is your average, talented sailor. With years of experience on...
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