Special needs

This 4-year-old’s letter to her new kindergarten classmates will melt your heart

This 4-year-old’s letter to her new kindergarten classmates will melt your heart

“I’m sending you this note because I love new friends and I want to do what I can to make being my friend easy.”

Claire Sibonney

Does my child have autism?: 10 red flags to watch out for

Does my child have autism?: 10 red flags to watch out for

These are red flags for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in a baby, toddler or pre-schooler—if you spot them, ask your paediatrician about early interventions

Joel Yanofsky

We can't believe what a stranger said to this mom and her son with autism

We can't believe what a stranger said to this mom and her son with autism

How do people like this guy still exist in this world? It's 2018!

Kevin John Siazon

How meditation can benefit kids with autism

How meditation can benefit kids with autism

Daily oms can help with anxiety, insomnia and self-regulation—here’s how to teach a kid on the spectrum to meditate.

Arlene Karidis

Is the most common therapy for autism harmful or helpful?

Is the most common therapy for autism harmful or helpful?

Applied Behaviour Analysis is widely used and funded across Canada, but some people with autism spectrum disorder say it causes lasting trauma.

Raina Delisle

Today’s Parent Launches ADHD Book for Canadian parents

Today’s Parent Launches ADHD Book for Canadian parents

Find strategies, Canadian resources and tips from parents and experts on parenting your child who has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.

Valerie Howes

Why we should not blame autism in the Toronto van attack

Why we should not blame autism in the Toronto van attack

Alek Minassian possibly had ASD—but that would not explain the violent crimes he was charged with. Such speculation leaves autism families vulnerable.

Valerie Howes

New study shows FASD rates in Canada higher than we thought

New study shows FASD rates in Canada higher than we thought

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder often goes undetected and untreated, but new research shows it’s surprisingly prevalent in Canada.

Valerie Howes

How Disney is giving kids who've lost limbs superpowers

How Disney is giving kids who've lost limbs superpowers

OpenBionics teamed up with Disney, Marvel and Star Wars to make bionic arms that make kids with limb loss feel like superheroes

Adriana Parente

Kids with autism will love all the exciting changes at Sesame Place

Kids with autism will love all the exciting changes at Sesame Place

This Pennsylvania theme park is the only Certified Autism Centre in the world and is ready to open its doors on April 28 for children of all abilities.

Adriana Parente

Today’s Parent launches first autism eBook for Canadian parents

Today’s Parent launches first autism eBook for Canadian parents

“My hope is that this eBook can offer families a glimpse into what their child’s future might look like. And, more important, what they can do to prepare for it.”

Today's Parent

Sorry, not sorry—this Down syndrome campaign is the sh*t

Sorry, not sorry—this Down syndrome campaign is the sh*t

The Canadian Down Syndrome Society is taking sorry out of your vocabulary with a follow-up message from last year's #AnythingButSorry campaign.

Adriana Parente

How to advocate for a child with an invisible illness

How to advocate for a child with an invisible illness

When a child has a physical, mental or neurological condition that’s not visible to observers, getting a medical diagnosis can take some parental pushing.

Paula Fitzgibbons

What life is like for kids with rare genetic conditions

What life is like for kids with rare genetic conditions

The intimate photos in An Ordinary Day share an inside look into the daily triumphs and challenges of kids with rare genetic conditions.

Jennifer Chen

10 things NOT to say to the parent of a child with ADHD

10 things NOT to say to the parent of a child with ADHD

When your kid has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, you hear a lot of unsolicited comments and advice. Please give us parents a little credit!

Julie McCann

They gave this kid his dream shot, but he deserves a real one

They gave this kid his dream shot, but he deserves a real one

Why is full participation in school sports still treated as a privilege and not a right for kids with disabilities?

Valerie Howes

8 ways to help your kid with autism prepare for a vacation

8 ways to help your kid with autism prepare for a vacation

Travelling with a child on the spectrum can be daunting, but a little extra preparation will make things go smoother for the whole family.

Joel Yanofsky

Comic jokes about replacing “R-word” in new sketch—and it’s awful

Comic jokes about replacing “R-word” in new sketch—and it’s awful

Comedian Tom Segura's Netflix special, "Disgraceful," provokes anger from families with children who have Down syndrome and bullying retaliation by fans.

Krizia Ramos

7 times these TV moms nailed parenting

7 times these TV moms nailed parenting

These TV mothers have exceptional kids and exceptional parenting styles to match. Here are some of our fave small-screen mom moments.

Valerie Howes

How to help your non-verbal child communicate

How to help your non-verbal child communicate

When speech doesn’t come easily, your nonverbal child can use other high- and low-tech tools and strategies to get their message across.

Arlene Karidis

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