Dating Tips For Special Needs Teens and Adults

Dating Tips For Special Needs Teens and Adults

Another topic that parents have asked me to review is dating. I went around to half a dozen of my clinicians and said, “Talk to me about dating in the special needs community!” And their jaws dropped and their faces froze. I asked them what they meant by that face,...
Public school vs. Private School For Special Needs Kids

Public school vs. Private School For Special Needs Kids

One question I get asked a lot by our families of school-aged kids is: Should we choose a private school or public school? Or should we homeschool? There is no crystal ball answer to this question. There is no one answer for all families. The “right” choice depends on...
What To Make Sure is Covered In Your Insurance Policy

What To Make Sure is Covered In Your Insurance Policy

Besides therapy, we spend a lot of time on insurance. One problem we frequently run into is that families are often not aware of what their insurance covers. Even if you have some basic knowledge of how your insurance works or what it covers, you have to become an...
My Special Needs Child is Going Through Puberty

My Special Needs Child is Going Through Puberty

One thing we know for sure, as our kiddos go through puberty their bodies are going to change. Some of our kids embrace this better than others. Preparing For Puberty Whether you prepare your kids for these changes and how you do it is a decision your family will have...
New Year Checklist For Parents of Special Needs Children

New Year Checklist For Parents of Special Needs Children

Since many of you will make New Year’s resolutions we thought we’d give you three things to add to your New Year’s checklist for parents of children with special needs. 1. Insurance. This is the perfect time of year to go over your plan. Check to see if there have...
Health Insurance Tips For Parents of Special Needs Children

Health Insurance Tips For Parents of Special Needs Children

In our industry, the new year means insurance, insurance, insurance. If you’ve been with us for a while you know that we always talk about insurance at this time of year! Since we’re all dealing with that right now, we wanted to give you three tips for dealing with...

The Importance of Therapy During The Holidays

The Importance of Therapy During The Holidays   We are in the season of holidays and celebrations, and this blog topic was requested by your clinicians. They wanted me to remind you that it’s important that your kiddos continue their therapy sessions during the...

Tips For Attending a Christmas Tree Lighting Event

Tips For Attending a Christmas Tree Lighting Event   Holiday fairs, festivals, parades, tree lightings, Christmas parties, family events! Let’s do all of these things in one week!   Just kidding!   Plan Wisely   When you think about doing these...

Tips For Single Parents of Special Needs Kids

Tips For Single Parents of Special Needs Kids   We have many clients at all three locations of Cutting Edge who are single parents. I have a great deal of admiration for these parents! It requires a lot of perseverance to raise a special needs child, but raising...