A Pediatric Perspective : disabilities

Autism Speaks Out about Newtown Tragedy

Cecilia Cruse — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 17:01:00 GMT

In the wake of the horrible mass shooting that occurred this past Friday at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, CT one of the inferences that has come up is that the gunman Adam Lanza may have had a diagnosis of Asperger's which incidentally, will be removed...(read more)

Sequestration: A Political No Win for Our Kids with Special Needs

Cecilia Cruse — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 19:05:00 GMT

I have to admit, that even a few months ago the word sequestration was not even in my vocabulary. Now it seems, with politics getting more acrimonious as we speed toward the November election, this word has (or should!) become our battle cry for the children...(read more)

Some Promising Grants

Cecilia Cruse — Sun, 15 Jul 2012 23:25:00 GMT

I am often asked if I know of any good grant opportunities specific to kids with special needs. My wish would be to have a full time grant researcher/writer at my fingertips as both searching for then applying for funds can be a daunting task. For now,...(read more)

Some Very Special Fathers

Cecilia Cruse — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 22:01:00 GMT

In my years as a clinic and school therapist, I have had the delightful privilege of meeting some amazing fathers of children with special needs. So, in honor and tribute for this Sunday's Father's Day here is a blog from Ellen Seidman at Love That Max...(read more)

A Company Making a Difference!

Cecilia Cruse — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 19:29:00 GMT

Did you know that a recent study indicates that 1 in 3 adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) does not have a paying job and/or has not attended any higher education after high school? Enter Danish entrepreneur Thorkil Sonne who, as a father of a...(read more)

Some Very Special Sitters

Cecilia Cruse — Tue, 08 May 2012 21:54:00 GMT

I came across this article on my iPad from USA Today and just had to pass along as this is helpful information! Seems there are several companies popping up around the country that specialize in providing sitter services and much needed respite care for...(read more)

I.E.P, P.P.T, OMG

Wendy Hof — Thu, 05 May 2011 15:06:00 GMT

Well it's just about that time of the year again. Time for parents, therapists, teachers and school administrators to get involved in the process of assuring all the necessary goals, objectives, therapies, and special accommodations are in place for those...(read more)

Tuesday Tidbit – Special Toys for Special Kids

Wendy Hof — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 04:23:00 GMT

" Whoever said money can't buy happiness simply didn't know where to go shopping. " ~Bo Derek It's that time of year again. Time to find that "perfect" gift for the ones we love. When it comes to the children we love who have special needs this can be...(read more)