The CdLS Blog

By Shaun Heasley DisabilityScoop.com An upcoming Blue Origin flight will mark a first for people with disabilities. The company said its next mission will include Michaela “Michi” Benthaus, an aerospace and mechatronics engineer at the European Space Agency who uses a...

Originally published by Children's Home Society of California Once Jalen started preschool, his parents noticed he often played alone in the sandbox, resisted changing activities, and struggled to fit in with classmates. At home, Jalen’s family had seen both strengths...

Amanda Morin Parenting Special Needs Magazine Keep the Holidays Happy: The Do’s and Don’ts for Talking with Family and Friends The holiday season is a time to spend with friends and family, but there’s a lot going on that can be tough for kids with special needs. And...

Rebecca McKee, MSED, Applied Certification in Behavior Analysis Parenting Special Needs Magazine Simple strategies to reduce stress, embrace routines, and make the holidays more enjoyable for everyone in your family. Can you believe it?  For those of us who have the...

Anna Jones & Hope Hoffman Parenting Special Needs Magazine The holiday season is right around the corner. This is usually a time of happiness for families, but it can also be a time of stress for both children with special needs and their parents. Children with...

by Shaun Heasley Disability Scoop With the holiday season underway, kids with disabilities coast to coast will have the chance to meet Santa Claus in a calm setting that’s been tailored to their needs. Hundreds of malls across the nation are set to welcome individuals...

By Emily Gianetti Parenting Special Needs Magazine The holidays can be joyful—but for families raising a child with special needs, they can also bring unique challenges. This heartfelt guide, written by an older sister, offers insight and understanding from a...

Erin Croyle Parenting Special Needs Magazine Inviting strangers into our homes to care for our children is both a blessing and an ongoing challenge. It’s time we talk about the quiet truths of caregiving and how families can make it work. Fellow parent/caregivers -...

By Amanda's family Amanda was born on December 11, 1982, in Honolulu, Hawaii. She is the ninth of twelve children, with four older sisters and seven brothers (four older and three younger). She has over 50 nieces and nephews and knows them by name and who they belong...

by Shaun Heasley | DisabilityScoop.com A groundbreaking children’s television show is set to introduce a new character who is largely non-speaking and communicates with the help of a special speech tablet. “Carl the Collector,” which made history when it premiered...