Tzvi Schectman
A New Lego Set and Waterpark, Plus 16 More Special Needs Stories & Videos From The Past Month
January was a very busy month in the special needs news world. Articles about some pretty neat special needs products were written and two new books are debating the origins of autism plus much more. Check out all the articles below. http://www.takepart.com/article/2016/01/27/see-new-lego-set-has-disability-advocates-cheeringhttp://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2016/01/israeli-army-autism/422850/ https://www.facebook.com/pam.g.sapp/videos/10206152046973764/How Do You Build a Water Park for People with Special Needs?
The attractions at most water parks, fun as they are, are predictable. There are multicolored slides that contort and bend in various ways. There's some sort of lazy river that ferries bodies and tubes in a slow circle. And there's probably a log flume, or something similar that aims to soak riders and spectators with a huge splash.
The Most Inspiring ABCs
If you're having a tough day, just watch this adorable child recite the alphabet to help you get the boost you need for today!
http://mashable.com/2016/01/25/angelsense-gps-tracker-update/#xpd.Ubj4XPqI http://www.theverge.com/2016/1/25/10826438/genetically-modified-monkeys-that-display-autism-like-behaviors-could https://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/2016/01/26/the-boston-doctor-who-studied-autism-before-autism/YivSAVdQFRXDrFwHLTLFsK/story.html http://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2016/01/disability-2016-election/426798/ https://www.facebook.com/lovewhatreallymatters/videos/1050366408319090/Dancing Sam
Sam the Dancing Barista is an online sensation! In this video Sam (who works at Starbucks and has autism) puts on the dance moves while making coffee for a customer.
http://www.wsj.com/articles/videogame-maker-seeks-to-treat-adhd-1453446001 http://www.vox.com/2016/1/21/10801846/autism-in-a-different-key http://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2016/01/20/463603652/was-dr-asperger-a-nazi-the-question-still-haunts-autism http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2016/01/25/seeing-the-spectrum http://www.npr.org/2016/01/17/463359369/after-the-diagnosis-how-families-experience-autism http://www.friendshipcircle.org/blog/2016/01/07/effort-performance-mountain-climbers-and-individuals-with-special-needs-have-in-common/https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-politics/wp/2016/01/05/hillary-clinton-outlines-autism-proposal-calling-for-nationwide-early-screening-initiative/# http://www.theatlantic.com/education/archive/2016/01/the-charade-of-special-education-programs/421578/4 Ways to Help Your Child With Special Needs Find Meaningful Employment
My son Matt is living with a disability, and as he transitions from high school, he's exploring what it means to be an adult. Matt, like so many people with disabilities, wants to contribute to society, and he'll thrive in the right career. As a parent, it's my responsibility to help him find it.
GPS SmartSole Gives Peace of Mind to Parents of Wanderers
Over the past four years, we have covered a number of articles about individuals with special needs that have a tendency to wander/elope and the numerous tracking devices on the market that are available prevent disaster from striking. These devices have generally been worn as a watch or attached to clothing.
