Scam or Real: 5 Steps to Evaluating Therapies and Therapeutic Remedies
A cure for many of the conditions that afflict our children does not exist yet ...
Should You Tell Your Child about Their Disability or Diagnosis?
I understand why many parents don’t tell their children about their disabilities; but the kids know...
Special needs, finances and fundraising
How we raised money for our daughter's operation.
STOP Saying - “It’s easy.” and “Try Harder.” to your Dyslexic Child
When you say, “It’s easy,” your dyslexic child hears, “I’m dumb.”
Sun, Sand + Children with Complex Challenges: How to Enjoy a Family Beach Trip
When my wife Natalia and I planned a trip to Ballito a few years ago...
Sunshine Association: START Training Programme
A hands on training programme for the stimulation and development of children with disabilities...
The Problem with New Shoes
The wrong pair of shoes can create a day of misery for anyone, when special needs are added to the mix...
The Tendency to Overprotect Our Special Needs Kids
As parents of special needs children, we often develop coping strategies to deal with our child’s behaviours...
The Therapuetic Benefits of riding a Bicycle
I am a big fan of bike riding because of the way it impacts and improves...
The Tools to give our children to cope with their disabilities
Our children need to see their disability as neither a good thing nor a bad thing - just a thing...
