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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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,...

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...

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...

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