Children with Special Needs

Increasingly, children with developmental delays or disabilities attend child care or preschool programs where teachers may have limited information about how to include a child with special needs. Parents who have a child with special needs also may want to know more about adapting family activities to more fully include the child.

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Helping Young Children With Disabilities During a Trying Time: Adding Structure and Routine

Pass the Ball Versus Pass the Remote: Supporting Preschoolers’ Physical Activity

Pass the Ball Versus Pass the Remote: Supporting Preschoolers’ Physical Activity

Advocacy, Communication Important at Each Step of the Journey

Advocacy, Communication Important at Each Step of the Journey

Careful Planning, Collaboration Can Aid Smooth Transition to Kindergarten

Careful Planning, Collaboration Can Aid Smooth Transition to Kindergarten

Healthy Teeth! Early Brushing and Early Visits to the Dentist

Healthy Teeth! Early Brushing and Early Visits to the Dentist

Learning to Get Along with Friends

Learning to Get Along with Friends

Birthdays, Holidays, and Family Gatherings

Birthdays, Holidays, and Family Gatherings

Scribbling as Early Steps to Reading and Writing

Scribbling as Early Steps to Reading and Writing

IEL Tip Sheets: Family Fun!

IEL Tip Sheets: Family Fun!

Reading Stories Can Feed the Imagination and Spur Brain Development

Reading Stories Can Feed the Imagination and Spur Brain Development

Use Care, Imagination When Introducing New Snacks

Use Care, Imagination When Introducing New Snacks

Developmental Milestones, Infant Toddler Guidelines, and Early Learning Standards: Metrics for Young Children

Developmental Milestones, Infant Toddler Guidelines, and Early Learning Standards: Metrics for Young Children

Early Childhood Screenings: Another Form of Wellness Checks!

Early Childhood Screenings: Another Form of Wellness Checks!

Creating a Sense of Belonging in Preschool

Creating a Sense of Belonging in Preschool

Sharing Books Can Open New Worlds

Sharing Books Can Open New Worlds

Visual Schedules and Checklists

Visual Schedules and Checklists

Answering Questions About Your Child’s Special Needs

Answering Questions About Your Child’s Special Needs

Chores and Children: A Time to Learn

Chores and Children: A Time to Learn

Changing Seasons and New Concepts: Same and Different and Before and After

Changing Seasons and New Concepts: Same and Different and Before and After

Sensory Overload

Sensory Overload

Tech Time! Video Games and Young Children with Special Needs

Tech Time! Video Games and Young Children with Special Needs

Learning and Fun on Family Trips

Learning and Fun on Family Trips

Starting Kindergarten? Help Make It a Good Experience! Adaptations for Children with Special Needs and Their Families

Starting Kindergarten? Help Make It a Good Experience! Adaptations for Children with Special Needs and Their Families