Following a Passion for Sports to IsraelIn Israel, a new five month scholarship program being offered to young aspiring athletes – one of them could be you.
United We Stand: The Impact of Disabilities on Marriage
Posted on: December 21st, 2012
In Print → Supplements → Building BlocksThere has been much made in the media about the stress on marriage and the high rates of divorce affecting couples who have a child with a developmental disability. Yet at the same time, counter studies have been published that refute many of these claims – reporting that this data has been exaggerated and that these families do not have a significantly higher divorce rate.
Posted on: December 21st, 2012
In Print → Supplements → Building BlocksBetween 1997 and 2008, the number of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) increased almost fourfold, according to the National Health Interview survey. The 2007 National Survey of Children’s Health indicated that 1.1 percent of all children born in this country are on the autism spectrum.
Israel Offers Superior Services to “Special Needs” Olim
Posted on: December 21st, 2012
Sections → AliyahNew and veteran immigrant (olim) families, who have a special needs child or adult at home in Israel have access to a variety of government and private sector outreach services, which a growing number of Anglo immigrants claim are superior to many services available in the USA.
Autism and the Effectiveness of Augmentative and Alternative Communication
Posted on: March 18th, 2012
In Print → Supplements → Building BlocksOur understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorders has advanced rapidly in recent years. Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are a family of neurodevelopmental conditions characterized by unusual patterns in social interaction, communication, and range of interests and activities. While this profile is generally applicable for the entire ASD population, much variation actually exists. No two individuals exhibit the exact same symptoms and as such, ASD is a heterogeneous disorder.
Higher Education and Students with Disabilities
Posted on: March 18th, 2012
In Print → Supplements → Building BlocksThe college of yesteryear is not the college of today. Students with disabilities comprise the most rapidly growing student population on many campuses.
A Step Backwards: Disturbing Changes to the NY State Medicaid Waiver in the Works
Posted on: March 18th, 2012
In Print → Supplements → Building BlocksFundamental and far-reaching changes are coming that will have a profound effect on every individual in New York State who receives services under the current system for caring for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Visiting Disney World with a Special Needs Child
Posted on: March 18th, 2012
In Print → Supplements → Building BlocksTraveling to Disney World with your kids? If you are a typical Jewish family, there are concerns about the availability of kosher food, events that take place on Shabbos that you may have to schedule around, and the availability of a minyan. Traveling with a special needs child creates an added level of complexity.
Building Blocks – December 2011
Posted on: March 1st, 2012
In Print → Supplements → Building Blocks.
Free Listing for Special Education/ Special Needs related services in upcoming Jewish Press magazine
Posted on: November 25th, 2011
In Print → Supplements → Building BlocksThere are 10 possible sections below to fill out. Please fill out all areas that apply. Much of the information is setup as checkboxes. You can type in Y for Yes for that.
Posted on: June 4th, 2010
In Print → Supplements → Building BlocksAs parents of special children we’ve all been the recipient of some “interesting” remarks from others whether relatives, friends, acquaintances and even total strangers.
Posted on: June 7th, 2009
In Print → Supplements → Building BlocksI was lucky to find a parking spot near the house. I was worried about being late, because I knew that Shmuel, the husband of the couple I was interviewing, had to leave within an hour to be on time for the mincha minyan at his local Breslav shul.
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