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Going back to school doesn’t have to be scary

School will be starting soon. Are you scared? Or are you looking forward to all the fun you’re about to have? Going back to school can be extra stressful if you have a disability. It’s not always easy being the different one. But don’t let your disability get in the way. Here are some tricks [..}


Mable art adapts to fit kids with disabilities.

Adaptive Art: Golf Ball Painting

Let's face it, normally you wouldn't give your child a golf ball to play with...that is, until today!  Golf ball painting is a unique art project that works well for kids with limited abilities. It can be adapted with different balls for different results. It is fun for kids to be able to activate [..}


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Using the Nintendo Wii For Special Needs Therapy

The Nintendo Wii gaming console has grown as one of the most popular gaming platforms among families. The Wii uses a combination of wireless controllers and other tools that allow you to use your body as the main way to interact with the game. The Wii is also a great therapy tool for children [..}


Magic Piano App is fun for kids of all abilities and ages...

iPad Apps for Kids with Special Needs

The new iPad has gotten a lot of people excited. As a "mac person" I am happy to see Apple come out with yet another cool product that goes beyond typical computing. There are many different ways that an iPad can be used as a tool for educators and students (of all abilities) to use in the [..}


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Children’s Books About Kids With Disabilities

If you are a parent like I am, you know that books are a great way to teach kids about...well just about anything, from life lessons to potty training.  What you may not know is that there are a lot of great books available that can educate kids about others like them who have a disability. I [..}


Ryan gets all the benefits of standing while having fun helping mom with breakfast in his EasyStand.

20 Fun Activities for Kids to do While Standing…

Keeping kids busy is a full time job and finding fun options for kids with disabilities can be even more challenging.  A great place to start is to find activities your child is interested in and build adaptations from there. This is a collection of ideas from parents, clinicians and teachers on [..}