Integrating Special Needs Children In the Early Childhood Education Classroom
By: Roxanne Kaplan One of the very first lessons I remember being taught when I was a student in the field of education was that every child is unique and, as educators, it is our responsibility to...
View ArticleHelp for boys who have trouble making friends
All children deserve to have friends. Friendships are an important part of life and a key to happiness. If you know a child who struggles socially then he would be a great candidate for the Where I Can...
View ArticleTheater Helps Children Rise Above
“My Favorite Things” and “Getting to Know You” might be big hits, but for a group of children at the Rosenthal JCC on Wednesday, Apr. 17, singing these songs on stage was the biggest hit of all. The...
View ArticleNew Summer Day Camp for Children with Cancer
This summer, children with cancer and their siblings will have the opportunity to attend the new Sunrise Day Camp at Pearl River, free of charge. This camp was first launched in Long Island, and is now...
View ArticleActivities & Resources Abound at the Chappaqua Library
Article and Photo by Ronni Diamondstein A public library is a strong reflection of its community and the Chappaqua Library is no exception. Catering to the entire community and in particular to those...
View ArticleFive Essential Ingredients at Home and Beyond
By Bal Agrawal After raising an older teen with special needs, I believe I have narrowed down the bare essentials of what your child needs to prosper at home and also once he or she is grown. 1...
View ArticleWhere Dance is for Everyone
The Steffi Nossen Dance Foundation, believing that Dance is for Everyone, began its Moving Wheels & Heels program of classes in 2002. The program was originally developed by Master Teachers Barbara...
View ArticleRemarkable Individuals
By Sarah Ellen Rindsberg Outsiders are often unacquainted with the world inhabited by special needs children. Tomes on the subject are few and far between. Eager to shed light on their rewarding lives,...
View ArticleLearning To Be Independent After High School
Learning To Be Independent After High School, While Living With An Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Doesn’t Have To Be Difficult… In 2009, my stepson Jared, who has Aspergers Syndrome, was finishing his...
View ArticleTown Sports “VIP” Programs a Hit
By Gillian Hand Every Saturday afternoon, sneakers are laced, team jerseys put on, and excitement builds. It’s game day. Players head to the field, ready for an afternoon of soccer. This isn’t just any...
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