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Raising
Special Kids is Changing to My Special Kids
Raising Special Kids site is coming down soon - by the end of the
month, but don't worry, I am putting together a brand new site from
Raising Special Kids - and because that brand is already in use by www.raisingspecialkids.org,
I am
changing my site to www.my-special-kids.com.
I will have the index page up and will rewrite and post the pages as I
go along, updating and adding new information and experiences. Stay
tuned!
What
Activities Can you Do with your Special Kid?
Tips for
Special Needs Activities
Raising
Special Kids
Where do you find activities for you and your
special kid? Here are some ideas and places to look for things to do.
I
have found that we have so many therapies and doctor appointments for
our special needs kids, that the problem has been finding things for
the other kids to do - or else finding things that we can all do
together.
Remember that first and foremost your child with
special needs is a child. Taking into consideration any limitations
from their specific disability, they love to do all the things that
other kids love to do. Let your kid be a kid. That would be a great
place to start!
Our Favorite Outing
Our biggest success for an afternoon has been the family trip to the
mall for two small reasons that have a big impact on our kids. One, we
found a place that serves French fries cooked in a dedicated fryer that
they can actually eat and Two, the double-decker carousel.
Ah,
I know what you are thinking – what is the big deal about
French fries?
My kids cannot eat very much to begin with, and react quickly to things
they can’t have – even indirectly through cross
contamination. So,
there are not very many places and not very many things they can eat
outside the home. The place in the mall is the ONLY place we have found
outside the home, that they can eat the fries. So it is very special
indeed. And well, kids just love to ride the carousel! Instant outing
success.
Things to Consider
What are some things, besides allergies, that you
would need to
consider when planning for children with special needs. Well, right
there says it – special needs. What are the needs of your
child that
are different from other kids? Those are what you need to take into
consideration.
For example, our youngest daughter has sensory
integration dysfunction and so has difficulty processing when there are
a lot of people, noise, and confusion – like at the county
fair. In
fact, our oldest has the same problem, too, so if we plan something
like going to the fair, we need to limit the time we stay, and make
sure we bring along things like earplugs or an MP3 player.
Or
else we know that because of her physical musculature and walking
difficulties, that she will tire quickly if we are out walking a lot
somewhere (like at the zoo), so we need to bring along a wagon or a
stroller, or know that we have to stop and rest often.
The idea
is that, although there are considerations, accommodations and
challenges with activities for special needs children, with a little
knowledge and prior planning, your special kid can do many of the same
things as all the other kids.
The second part is that there are
things specifically for special needs children, that are not only
enjoyable, but many are therapeutic as well. Kind of like playing a
math game on a Leapster – its fun AND they learn something!
Special
Needs Tricycles
The
Thankful Tree
Community
Garden
Special
Needs Camps
Getting
Ready for Camp
Special
Needs Sports
Learn
See Do
Crafts for Children
When parenting children with special needs, use some fun craft
activities as part of your bonding experience. Crafts
for Children
Reading children's
stories to your kids is one of the
best ways
to get them interested in books and reading. Here is a site by my
friend and author, Daniel, that regularly offers new and unique
children's stories absolutely free of charge. Visit: Free
Children Stories
Family
Activities. Getting the whole family doing things together
is vital for a healthy home life. Here is a great site for wholesome
activity ideas for your family. Visit: Family
Time Zone
Need
activities for a toddler? Little tyke got you stumped?
Clever Toddler Activities is a great source of ideas if you are
parenting a toddler! Check it out here: Clever
Toddler Activities
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