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Trending Special Needs Topics: Marathons, Lawsuits, A Wake Up Call, and More

It is time for another weekly round-up. Here are 23 Special Needs News Stories, Blog Posts and Apps from the past week. Did we miss anything? Share it with us in the comments below.

Trending Video

Educating Yorkshire: Mushy Finds His Voice

When he arrived at the school, Musharaf "Mushy" Asghar could barely talk, was badly bullied, and had just a 34 per cent attendance record. Watch Mushy as he finds his voice and delivers this amazing speech to his classmates. Share this with anyone who needs a little inspiration today!

 Top Special Needs News Stories

Aaron Rodgers 1. Running Marathons is Second Nature to Autistic Twin Brothers 2. Signs of Autism Might be Detectable in the First Months of Life 3. US Airways Fined $1.2M Over Wheelchair Assistance 4. Special Needs Students Being Suspended At Higher Rates Than Other Students, Statistics Show 5. David Mitchell on Autism, Expectations and 'The Reason I Jump' 6. 'Celebutard' Lipstick Pulled From Sephora After Backlash Over Name 7. This Book Shows You What it is Like to Have Dyslexia 8. Packers Quarterback Sings, Surprises Young Musician in New Video 9. Sen. Chuck Schumer Proposes Placing Tracking Devices on Autistic Children 10. Court Says New York Neglected Disabled in Emergencies

Top Special Needs Blog Posts

parents 1. 8 simple ways to help a child with special needs develop 2. 5 Parenting Lessons Special Needs Parents Can Teach The World 3. Bloom: Finding time to "just breathe" 4. An Open Letter To Every OB/GYN: How To Deliver A Down Syndrome Diagnosis, The Right Way. 5. This Professor X-Approved Futuristic Wheelchair Is Arriving Next Year

From the Friendship Circle Resource Blog

reading 1. Five Books that will Boost the Confidence of a Child with Special Needs 2. A Special Needs Wake Up Call 3. 25 Cerebral Palsy Resources You Should Know About 4. 10 Ways To Give Attention To A Sibling Of A Child With Special Needs

 New Special Needs Apps

Friendship Circle Special Needs Apps 1. Foov at the Ballpark 2. Kids Math Count Numbers 3.123 Token Me

Special Needs giveaway

Brobo Sleepytime Night-Lights are award-winning toys gaining the praise from parents and kids across the nation. Brobo is the perfect toy to help your little one drift into dreamland. These cuddly bedtime friends have 2 light modes and turn off automatically after 5 minutes. Your child can be brave with Brobo! Enter Here

WRITTEN ON November 11, 2013 BY:

Lauren Lewis