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AMC Theaters Offers Movie Times for Those with Sensory Sensitivities

January 12, 2012 By 2 Comments
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I love movies. If I am watching a movie at home I feel like I need to be folding laundry or working or something. But sitting in a theater, I feel as though I am allowed (required even!) to sit in the dark and give it my full attention. Not everyone gets to enjoy this temporary getaway, however, when it is all a bit too much for your child's sense--or even your own. So I was thrilled to see that AMC Theaters and the Autism Society have teamed up to allow families who are affected by autism (or other disabilities--anyone qualifies) a chance to see movies in a environment that won't overload their senses. The idea for this program all started when one parent who had a child with autism asked for a special screening at AMC Columbia Mall … [Read more...]

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When You Are Ill and Part of Our Military Family

November 28, 2011 By 1 Comment
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November is National Military Family Appreciation Month and where do we even begin? Not only do these families sacrifice their time together, but they but they put their lives on the line, move their families all over the world continuously, and live on a very limited income. This life can be hard for many of us to imagine if we are healthy, but consider those moms and dads who are chronically ill; those who face the daily pain and physical limitations at we face living with illness, yet they also have a spouse who may not even be home for months at a time. Wednesday Jocelyn Green, author of Faith Deployed will share a story with us from her book about a chronically ill mom and wife who is in a military family. The article, "Worn Out … [Read more...]

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Resources for Kids with Disabilities or Illness

October 16, 2009 By 1 Comment

If you have a child who may need some special services, it's hard to know where to even start to figure out exactly who to turn to. Oftentimes, if you have a good pediatrician, he or she can narrow it down to a few resources that may be the most helpful at the current time. But as with any health situation, circumstances change, the condition may change & even your financial situation, which can cause you to go looking for new resources. Here is THE web site you need to know about: The Yellow Pages for Kids with Disabilities. There are thous&s of resources at this web site, as it truly is a clearing house of information. You will find all of the following, broken down according to which state you live in. educational … [Read more...]

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Sensory Toys Company Seeks Input

September 22, 2009 By 1 Comment

Does your child tug at the tags on his shirt? Does she always complain about the seams in her socks hurting? It may be something much more than being "picky" but rather something called Sensory Processing Disorder. A new compan that launches in November, Soft Clothing for All Children, is developing a line of Sensory Toys. Director, Jessica Ralli, recently wrote, "We are specifically interested in toys that provide oral motor sensory input so that children who would normally chew on their clothing, have another option that is engaging & interesting to them." You can fill out the survey to add your 2-cents about sensory toys! Also, they stated Soft will be giving away a certain number of sample tees to bloggers, writers, & … [Read more...]

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How Do I Explain Illness to my Young Child

August 28, 2009 By Leave a Comment

I understand my 5-year-old’s frustration that mommy can’t play all the time, but how do I explain to him so that he can understand what I go through some days (which seem to be more days than less these days)? Carol I’m still learning this too, and a lot of it depends on the severity of your illness as well as your child’s personality. What has worked best for me is to try to put it into the simplest of terms that he is familiar with at the moment. When my son was 3, he was very into cars, so we talked about how cars needed fuel, oil, good tires. At that time I was lacking all of these with my rheumatoid arthritis (energy, well-lubricated joints, and feet that could walk.) Now he is into Batman and I recently saw a post by … [Read more...]

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