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Parenting

Awesome Special Needs Events for Metro Detroit Families

Kari Zaffarano -
Parents of children with special needs in metro Detroit can plan ahead for fun activities that are tailored to meet their needs.
Special Needs

DIY Sensory Toolbox Ideas to Help Kids Self-Soothe

Emily Genoff -
A local early education teacher's DIY sensory toolbox concept helps little ones with special needs navigate big emotions – and it's easy to create one.
At-Home Learning

11 Easy, Cheap and Fun Sensory Bin Ideas

Metro Parent Editorial Team -
Your little ones can spend hours playing with these fun sensory bins.
Health

Choosing a Doctor for Your Newborn

Maggie Boleyn -
Henry Ford doctor offers advice on picking the right health care expert for your baby.
Special Needs

Tips on Enjoying Amusement Parks with Kids with Autism

Ashley Mohler -
Some theme parks, like Cedar Point, Kings Island and Michigan's Adventure, offer programs to help families of kids with autism. Learn about them and discover tips on how to prepare for your child's day.
Special Needs

Fidget Toys for Older Kids With Autism and Sensory Challenges

AnnMarie Ottoy -
It can be tough to keep your mind on task when your body wants to stay in motion. These fidget toys for older kids help teens and tweens keep on track.
Special Needs

The Autism Parent’s Bucket List

Cathy Jones -
There's so much to experience in childhood, but autism can change the equation. Here, a mom offers her autism parent's bucket list of 41 wishes for her son.
Special Needs

Adaptive Sports for Kids with Disabilities and Special Needs

Metro Parent Editorial Team -
In search of adaptive sports for kids with physical or developmental disabilities? Here are local sports programs for kids with special needs in the metro Detroit and Ann Arbor areas.
Coronavirus Help

Planning Your IEPs During COVID

Dawn Reiss -
Find out what you need to know to advocate for your child with developmental disabilities and get tips to help plan your IEPS during COVID, too.
Special Needs

Weighted Blanket Benefits for Kids With Special Sleep Needs

Allison Bertram -
They've become wildly popular, but they've actually been around for a while. Discover weighted blanket benefits for kids – and see if it's a snug fit for you.
Guides

Detroit Zoo and Belle Isle Nature Center are Sensory Certified

Sherri Kolade -
Zoo experiences for kids with special needs are in better reach since the Detroit Zoo in Royal Oak and Belle Isle Nature Center in Detroit became sensory certified.
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