Special Needs
Special Needs
How to Talk to Children About Their Special Needs
Ask Christopher Willman, 10, what the world would be like if everyone looked and acted the same, and he won’t hesitate to tell you...
Blog
Indy’s Special Child Fair Features “Conductor Cody”
"Conductor Cody is a magical train conductor who takes his audience on a fun-filled railroad adventure. During the journey, all passengers get to participate...
Autism
Managing Halloween for Children with Autism
Dressing up. Going door to door. Counting candy. There is no other holiday quite like Halloween. But for some, the spontaneity of the night...
Fall Fun
5 Tips for Enjoying Halloween with Sensory Challenges
While many children enjoy Halloween traditions of tick-or-treating, pumpkin carving, and interaction with costume-clad “ghouls and goblins,” children affected by a sensory processing disorder...
Autism
Best playgrounds for kids with autism who are runners
We are thrilled to announce the launch of Indy's Special Child magazine, a limited edition publication dedicated to the families of children with special...
Special Needs
We Rock The Spectrum Gym opens in Greenwood
Finally a place where you never have to say I’m sorry... What a motto for a children’s play space! We Rock The Spectrum Kid’s Gym has opened in Greenwood.
Autism
Autism and Diet
Gluten. Dairy. Soy. Sugar. It seems like everyone is cutting something from their diets these days. But for a growing number of families of...
Special Needs
Common Misconceptions about ADHD
“Isn’t everyone a little ADHD?”
“Those kids just don’t want to sit still.”
“Girls don’t have ADHD.”
“I was the same way when I was in school,...
Special Needs
Self-care for Parents of Children with Special Needs
An airplane is not a place you’d expect to pick up sage parenting advice, but there’s a particularly relevant tip that you hear every...
Autism
Establishing Positive Teacher Relationships
As kids head back to school, parents have their own learning curve to navigate when it comes to forging a solid relationship with their...