http://boston.parenthood.com Boston Parents Paper - Guide Special Needs http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/content_files/img_logo_rss.png http://boston.parenthood.com http://boston.parenthood.com/article/report-finds-widely-varying-graduation-rates-for-students-with-learning-disabilities.html A new report finds widely varying high school graduation rates for students with specific learning disabilities and recommends against making tracking decisions for these students as early as elementary school. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/report-finds-widely-varying-graduation-rates-for-students-with-learning-disabilities.html Sun, 19 May 2013 10:37:58 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/article/school-sports-now-more-accessible.html Schools are now required to make "reasonable" modifications that would allow students with special needs to participate in after-school sports, under new guidelines issued by the federal government. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/school-sports-now-more-accessible.html Mon, 01 Apr 2013 12:07:12 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/article/challenges-for-parents-of-special-needs-kids.html We asked Massachusetts parents of kids with special needs about their day-to-day challenges and how they work around them to focus more on enjoying their children. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/challenges-for-parents-of-special-needs-kids.html Thu, 02 May 2013 17:12:32 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/article/spotting-a-speech-problem-and-helping-your-child.html About 10 percent of children nationwide have some kind of communication disorder, including speech and language problems. Here's a look at some common speech problems and what to look for in your child. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/spotting-a-speech-problem-and-helping-your-child.html Mon, 25 Mar 2013 11:58:29 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/article/group-presents-autism-friendly-performance-of-annie.html Open Door Theater is offering a unique live theater performance of their musical Annie specially adapted for audience members on the autism spectrum. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/group-presents-autism-friendly-performance-of-annie.html Thu, 20 Dec 2012 15:40:20 EST http://boston.parenthood.com/article/autisms-new-definition-what-it-means-for-families.html A proposed overhaul of the way autism is defined has some parents worried that their children's diagnoses and services are in jeopardy. But health providers say most kids will retain the diagnosis under the proposed guidelines. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/autisms-new-definition-what-it-means-for-families.html Mon, 10 Dec 2012 14:55:35 EST http://boston.parenthood.com/article/study-learning-disabilities-misunderstood.html A survey of American adults reveals a lot of misunderstanding about learning disabilities, including beliefs that these disorders can be caused by a poor diet, watching too much TV or even childhood vaccines. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/study-learning-disabilities-misunderstood.html Fri, 05 Oct 2012 16:38:37 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/article/communicating-with-people-with-special-needs.html Many people admit to feeling uncomfortable around a person with special needs because they don't want to do or say the wrong thing. Here, from Easter Seals, are some excellent tips for communicating with people with disabilities. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/communicating-with-people-with-special-needs.html Fri, 14 Sep 2012 16:55:10 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3046652.jpg 150 100 http://boston.parenthood.com/article/nicu-infants-life-in-a-hospital-nicu.html Boston Parents Paper takes a closer look at the hospital Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU), where doctors, nurses and other caring staff provide life-saving care for newborns in medical distress and extraordinary support for their families. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/nicu-infants-life-in-a-hospital-nicu.html Wed, 18 Apr 2012 13:24:52 EDT http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3039112.jpg 128 86 http://boston.parenthood.com/article/inclusion-is-it-working-in-the-classroom.html Years after federal law began requiring that kids with special needs be taught in the least restrictive environment possible, the idea of full inclusion in the classroom still divides us. Here’s a look at whether full inclusion is working. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/inclusion-is-it-working-in-the-classroom.html Sat, 25 Feb 2012 13:00:04 EST http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3035812.jpg 100 66 http://boston.parenthood.com/article/the-healing-power-of-horses.html The founders of The Bina Farm believe horses can help children with disabilities reach their full potential. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/the-healing-power-of-horses.html Fri, 24 Feb 2012 22:30:38 EST http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3035752.jpg 59 83 http://boston.parenthood.com/article/5-questions-for-olympic-champ-jonny-moseley.html Olympic gold medalist and father of two Jonny Moseley talks about his passion for the sport of skiing and fatherhood, and the example his parents set that he hopes to follow with his children. http://boston.parenthood.com/article/5-questions-for-olympic-champ-jonny-moseley.html Sat, 21 Jan 2012 10:08:27 EST http://boston.parenthood.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_3032852.jpg 56 83