Special Needs

There is something therapeutic about gardening for both young and old alike. Maybe it’s the feel of the dirt between your fingers. Maybe it’s the...

In celebration of Autism Awareness Month, Carter’s Play Place is kicking-off a unique five-week dance and fitness program, Dance Fit for ALL, that will...

Individuals with disabilities encounter barriers and challenges that many others don’t. As a result of the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act of 2014,...

Having a baby in the NICU is one of the scariest things a parent can face. Here are some tips for coping with that reality.

Pets can offer a unique type of unconditional love and companionship that children with special needs can benefit from.

The City of Carmel is hosting two Sensory-Friendly Skate Days on January 27 and February 24 at the Ice at Center Green, 4:00-6:00pm! The city...

It’s beginning to look, smell, sound and feel a lot like Christmas everywhere you go. Yes, it’s the most wonderful time of the year, but it...

Sleep: We all want it, we all need it, and many of us are not at our finest without it. We expect to deal with...

Breathe in through your nose. Hold it. One. Two. Three. Four. Five. Breathe out through your nose. Feel your stomach rise and fall. Repeat.  Relax. It’s...

We think of childhood as a carefree time of play and fun, but in reality, anxiety can manifest in children at nearly any age....

Nearly 1 in 59 children have an autism spectrum disorder, meaning there is a good chance that you and your family will meet a...

If you have a young child, you understand the importance of water safety and learning to swim. The moment a child can get out...

We all have different abilities. Too often, focus is placed on what we can’t do. At Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation (CCPR) we believe...

As parents, we want to know our children are being well cared for when they are not in our presence. We want people to...

Bright lights. Loud music. Lots of people. The hustle and bustle of the holiday season can be overwhelming for kids with sensory sensitivities, including...

You are not alone. That’s the crucial message experts want parents to remember in the days, weeks and months after their child receives an...

Back to school means new classmates, new teachers and, for many students with special needs, a new set of all-important IEP goals.     An IEP –...

Bring your friends & family and join us for the 5th Annual BACA Bolt for Autism 5K. This professionally timed event, hosted by the Behavior...

Boosting your child’s chances of academic success doesn’t require drilling them on vocab words as toddlers, buying pricey learning apps or packing their schedule...

Big Bird was confused. The new, orange-haired girl playing on Sesame Street seemed like she didn’t want to talk to him or give him...