Educating, supporting & empowering the lives of our special children, our families & community
Hi Families & Friends, While shifting from high school to college can be exciting, it can also be an overwhelming process for students and their families. It is important for everyone to be informed about this process in order to start preparing for the transition as early as possible. Sheptin Tutoring Group has partnered with New Frontiers in Learning’s Director,… Read More
I am a mom – I, like every single mom that I know, take that responsibility hugely seriously. I have 4 kids. My oldest, D, is neurologically impaired; he had had a brain tumor – 3 surgeries and a spinal tumor and a stroke in one of his surgeries. I am NOT writing/ blogging to tell you his story. I… Read More
For many years, my son’s moods were always at a simmer. When you added early mornings and his ADHD to the mix, the pot could escalate to rapid boil in a flash. This is the son who once threw an all-out fit when he was asked to stop whining, insisting: “My throat is just scratchy. And dad yelled at me!” Funny,… Read More
If you have a child who will not be able to get a driver’s license you need to take them to DMV when they turn 16 to get a New York State non-driver’s license. It is critical that a child acquire this as official photo ID’s are required to access medical treatment, board planes and enter some public and private… Read More
You do it all. OT, PT, ST, SI, Family Training, Developmental Pediatrician. You write social stories and want to publish each one, thinking “If I can only help one other Mom through this situation…” And then, there it is…. It takes you an entire day to realize what is completely about to ruin the entire vacation- THE GREEN SHOVEL. So,… Read More
Making sure your child’s needs are accommodated is a top priority. “Back to school” is an exciting time for all students and parents. It can also be quite nerve-wracking. For a child with special needs and their parents, it can be an anxiety provoking experience. This post is intended to make the “back to school” transition a little bit easier…. Read More