Dyslexia: warning signs and solutions

Experts agree that early detection and intervention is extremely beneficial for children who are showing signs of dyslexia or other learning differences.

Courtesy of LearningAlly.org

Down Syndrome 2013 Awareness Calendar

The Down Syndrome Association of Pittsburgh is proud to announce their 2013 Awareness Calendar!

Communication between parents and children with autism is the focus of Duquesne Professor

Data on the rise of children with autism would lead you to think that more Pittsburgh area parents than ever are dealing with the issues surrounding this condition, which often embeds communication problems. To help improve communications and ease stress for parents and children, Duquesne University Education Professor Dr. Rachel Robertson is interested in serving as a free resource for families. Dr. Robertson is particularly interested in working with African-American families that may not have had access to free professional advice.

New resource guide for children with special needs launched

It’s here. A new website - www.familyresourceguide.org - to help point families in the right direction to the services and support they need has been launched.

Summer camps meet special needs for all kids

Some parents of kids with challenges may often forget that aside from the special needs, their child like every child has additional needs as well. Like other kids, children with special needs need to laugh, play, make friends and feel accepted. Like other children, kids with special needs need to be kids!

By Mona Chabra

Warning to parents: Stuttering doesn't take a summer break

For children who stutter, summer break can be anything but a vacation. During vacation and throughout the year, there are things parents can do to help a child who stutters.

Courtesy of Stuttering Foundation of America

Dyslexia promotes unique learning

Most people know that dyslexia as a learning disability that affects the ability to read, write and spell. But, dyslexia does not cause an inability to learn – individuals with dyslexia simply learn in different ways.

By Mona Chabra

Conductive Education Program - Steps To Independence –

Steps To Independence, a Conductive Education (CE) program providing services to children with motor disabilities such as cerebral palsy or spina bifida, has recently moved to a brand new facility in Robinson Township.

Is your baby's developmental delay 'normal' or a symptom of autism?

More children will receive an autism diagnosis this year than will be diagnosed with AIDS, diabetes and cancer combined, according to the Autism Speaks organization. Yet one thing everyone agrees on is that the sooner a child's autism is diagnosed, the sooner that child can get the help he or she needs.

Courtesy of ARA

Music therapy meets special needs

Parents everywhere can attest to the power of music to enrich and enhance a child’s life. Fewer realize that it is an established healthcare therapy for children receiving special education.

By Allyson Zadnik, MME, MT-BC