tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36799915212093095062011-11-27T16:45:29.952-07:00Knowledge Safarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07344781242633035218noreply@blogger.comBlogger3681100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3679991521209309506.post-8514306323761282612011-02-28T06:00:00.000-07:002011-02-28T06:00:14.214-07:00

Welcome to our series on Meal Planning! If you are like us, we like to plan but are not always into cooking a million meals on the weekends! (We give props to those of you who do though!) So, come Monday we are usually trying to figure out what's for dinner!This series focuses on easy to prepare meals that picky eaters will enjoy too! We are also focusing on how to make them allergy free - or

Knowledge Safarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07344781242633035218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3679991521209309506.post-74984534174702281482011-02-25T06:00:00.000-07:002011-02-25T06:00:17.774-07:00

Welcome to Friday Facts! here on the Knowledge Safari blog. Each week we aim to shine the spotlight on various segments of special needs in order to raise awareness and provide information. Today we focus on Antley-Bixler Syndrome.Do you have a suggestion for our Friday Facts? Email us at blog@knowledgesafari.com and let us know!Antley-Bixler Syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that is primarily

Knowledge Safarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07344781242633035218noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3679991521209309506.post-66810692096588920592011-02-23T06:00:00.000-07:002011-02-23T06:00:34.180-07:00

Welcome to What Would You Do Wednesday here on the Knowledge Safari blog. Each week we take a reader's question and throw it out to you to help us answer.If you have a question, please email it to us at blog@knowlegdesafari.com .Make sure to let us know if you would like us to change your name or include your blog!Today's question comes from Caroline."I am heading to my daughter's classroom in a

Knowledge Safarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07344781242633035218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3679991521209309506.post-71784486975886173592011-02-21T06:00:00.000-07:002011-02-21T06:00:16.009-07:00

Welcome to our series on Meal Planning! If you are like us, we like to plan but are not always into cooking a million meals on the weekends! (We give props to those of you who do though!) So, come Monday we are usually trying to figure out what's for dinner! This series focuses on easy to prepare meals that picky eaters will enjoy too! We are also focusing on how to make them allergy free - or

Knowledge Safarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07344781242633035218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3679991521209309506.post-40166647486916022902011-02-18T06:00:00.000-07:002011-02-18T06:00:11.009-07:00

Welcome to Friday Facts! here on the Knowledge Safari blog. Each week we aim to shine the spotlight on various segments of special needs in order to raise awareness and provide information. Today we focus on Anencephaly.Do you have a suggestion for our Friday Facts? Email us at blog@knowledgesafari.com and let us know!Anencephaly is a disorder involving the incomplete development of major parts

Knowledge Safarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07344781242633035218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3679991521209309506.post-372782882714468992011-02-16T06:00:00.000-07:002011-02-16T06:00:05.024-07:00

Welcome to What Would You Do Wednesday here on the Knowledge Safari blog. Each week we take a reader's question and throw it out to you to help us answer.If you have a question, please email it to us at blog@knowlegdesafari.com . Make sure to let us know if you would like us to change your name or include your blog!Today's question comes from Craig."Alright...here goes. I am a father of 3, 2 of

Knowledge Safarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07344781242633035218noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3679991521209309506.post-77892032290785630012011-02-14T06:00:00.000-07:002011-02-14T06:00:01.763-07:00

Welcome to our series on Meal Planning! If you are like us, we like to plan but are not always into cooking a million meals on the weekends! (We give props to those of you who do though!) So, come Monday we are usually trying to figure out what's for dinner! This series focuses on easy to prepare meals that picky eaters will enjoy too! We are also focusing on how to make them allergy free - or

Knowledge Safarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07344781242633035218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3679991521209309506.post-28321694217628632312011-02-11T06:00:00.000-07:002011-02-11T06:00:16.611-07:00

Welcome to Friday Facts! here on the Knowledge Safari blog. Each week we aim to shine the spotlight on various segments of special needs in order to raise awareness and provide information. Today we focus on Adams Oliver Syndrome.Do you have a suggestion for our Friday Facts? Email us at blog@knowledgesafari.com and let us know!Adams-Oliver syndrome (AOS) is an extremely rare inherited disorder

Knowledge Safarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07344781242633035218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3679991521209309506.post-83685237221960582202011-02-09T06:00:00.000-07:002011-02-09T06:00:15.143-07:00

Welcome to What Would You Do Wednesday here on the Knowledge Safari blog. Each week we take a reader's question and throw it out to you to help us answer.If you have a question, please email it to us at blog@knowlegdesafari.com . Make sure to let us know if you would like us to change your name or include your blog!Today's question comes from Aimee."Hello. I hope you guys love this blog and

Knowledge Safarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07344781242633035218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3679991521209309506.post-6191963565621547612011-02-08T06:00:00.000-07:002011-02-08T06:00:02.987-07:00

Have you heard of DIPG?Basically it is a pediatric brain tumor. Words that no parent or anyone else for that matter wants to hear.A blog friend Sarah of Whoorl has posted a story about Madeleine, a family member, who has just been given this terrible diagnosis. Make sure to check out the post to read the story of Madeleine and her family.We are sending our most heartfelt thoughts their way as

Knowledge Safarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07344781242633035218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3679991521209309506.post-76688249895195404512011-02-07T06:00:00.001-07:002011-02-07T06:00:39.682-07:00

Welcome to our series on Meal Planning! If you are like us, we like to plan but are not always into cooking a million meals on the weekends! (We give props to those of you who do though!) So, come Monday we are usually trying to figure out what's for dinner! This series focuses on easy to prepare meals that picky eaters will enjoy too! We are also focusing on how to make them allergy free - or

Knowledge Safarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07344781242633035218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3679991521209309506.post-76856197003960084692011-02-04T06:00:00.000-07:002011-02-04T06:00:02.884-07:00

Welcome to Friday Facts! here on the Knowledge Safari blog. Each week we aim to shine the spotlight on various segments of special needs in order to raise awareness and provide information. Today we focus on Spina Bifida.Taken from kidshealth.orgSpina bifida is a birth defect that involves the incomplete development of the spinal cord or its coverings. The term spina bifida comes from Latin and

Knowledge Safarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07344781242633035218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3679991521209309506.post-55394041675830839472011-02-02T06:00:00.001-07:002011-02-02T06:00:18.152-07:00

Welcome to What Would You Do Wednesday here on the Knowledge Safari blog. Each week we take a reader's question and throw it out to you to help us answer.If you have a question, please email it to us at blog@knowlegdesafari.com . Make sure to let us know if you would like us to change your name or include your blog!Today's question comes from Lindsay."Hi, I have a question about using the "R"

Knowledge Safarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07344781242633035218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3679991521209309506.post-62150370794880961202011-01-31T06:00:00.001-07:002011-01-31T06:00:11.808-07:00

Welcome to our series on Meal Planning! If you are like us, we like to plan but are not always into cooking a million meals on the weekends! (We give props to those of you who do though!) So, come Monday we are usually trying to figure out what's for dinner!This series focuses on easy to prepare meals that picky eaters will enjoy too! We are also focusing on how to make them allergy free - or

Knowledge Safarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07344781242633035218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3679991521209309506.post-4120255379561702412011-01-28T07:00:00.000-07:002011-01-28T07:00:06.720-07:00

Welcome to Friday Facts! here on the Knowledge Safari blog. Each week we aim to shine the spotlight on various segments of special needs in order to raise awareness and provide information. Today we focus on Juvenile Pilocytic Astrocytoma.Do you have a suggestion for our Friday Facts? Email us at blog@knowledgesafari.com and let us know!Juvenile pilocytic astrocytoma (JPA) is a rare childhood

Knowledge Safarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07344781242633035218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3679991521209309506.post-85934553385998424842011-01-27T06:00:00.001-07:002011-01-27T06:00:15.970-07:00

I wonder what my kid is thinking!I hear this question all the time - from parents who have non-verbal kids and from those with verbal kids - but not communicative.If you are like me - you like to be in the know! It is really frustrating not to be able to get that feedback about everything from food preferences to important emotions and needs and everything in between.There are many tools out

Knowledge Safarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07344781242633035218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3679991521209309506.post-78258240358448957482011-01-26T06:00:00.001-07:002011-01-26T06:00:01.883-07:00

Welcome to What Would You Do Wednesday here on the Knowledge Safari blog. Each week we take a reader's question and throw it out to you to help us answer.If you have a question, please email it to us at blog@knowlegdesafari.com. Make sure to let us know if you would like us to change your name or include your blog!Today's question comes from Denise."I am having issues with my ex. He is in and

Knowledge Safarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07344781242633035218noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3679991521209309506.post-25537882855286183492011-01-25T05:00:00.000-07:002011-01-25T05:00:06.832-07:00

The Special Olympics athlete oath is "Let me win. If I cannot win, let me be brave in my attempt."Having lost a champion of the Special Olympics last week Sergeant Shriver, it got me . thinking about the Special Olympics athlete oath. It is such a straighforward sentiment that resonates with all of us.Sometimes, just getting through the day can be an Olympic event on its own...right? What has

Knowledge Safarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07344781242633035218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3679991521209309506.post-72025855197901351062011-01-24T06:00:00.003-07:002011-01-24T09:27:00.132-07:00

Welcome to our series on Meal Planning! If you are like us, we like to plan but are not always into cooking a million meals on the weekends! (We give props to those of you who do though!) So, come Monday we are usually trying to figure out what's for dinner! This series focuses on easy to prepare meals that picky eaters will enjoy too! We are also focusing on how to make them allergy free - or

Knowledge Safarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07344781242633035218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3679991521209309506.post-4042819886826684062011-01-21T06:00:00.000-07:002011-01-21T06:00:09.533-07:00

Welcome to Friday Facts! here on the Knowledge Safari blog. Each week we aim to shine the spotlight on various segments of special needs in order to raise awareness and provide information. Today we focus on Noonan Syndrome.Do you have a suggestion for our Friday Facts? Email us at blog@knowledgesafari.com and let us know!The following is taken from NORD.Noonan syndrome is a common genetic

Knowledge Safarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07344781242633035218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3679991521209309506.post-77317249223189608892011-01-19T06:00:00.000-07:002011-01-19T06:00:14.402-07:00

Welcome to What Would You Do Wednesday here on the Knowledge Safari blog. Each week we take a reader's question and throw it out to you to help us answer.If you have a question, please email it to us at blog@knowlegdesafari.com. Make sure to let us know if you would like us to change your name or include your blog!Today's question comes from Brad."Hi, I think that we have missed a diagnosis of

Knowledge Safarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07344781242633035218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3679991521209309506.post-91429775419880485732011-01-17T07:00:00.001-07:002011-01-17T07:00:01.861-07:00

Welcome to our series on Meal Planning! If you are like us, we like to plan but are not always into cooking a million meals on the weekends! (We give props to those of you who do though!) So, come Monday we are usually trying to figure out what's for dinner! This series focuses on easy to prepare meals that picky eaters will enjoy too! We are also focusing on how to make them allergy free - or

Knowledge Safarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07344781242633035218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3679991521209309506.post-57647888885157149132011-01-14T06:00:00.000-07:002011-01-14T06:00:04.290-07:00

Welcome to Friday Facts! here on the Knowledge Safari blog. Each week we aim to shine the spotlight on various segments of special needs in order to raise awareness and provide information. Today we focus on Klippel-Feil Syndrome.Do you have a suggestion for our Friday Facts? Email us at blog@knowledgesafari.com and let us know!Klippel-Feil syndrome (KFS) is a rare condition that is evident at

Knowledge Safarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07344781242633035218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3679991521209309506.post-75635869039359836402011-01-12T06:00:00.000-07:002011-01-12T06:00:10.920-07:00

Welcome to What Would You Do Wednesday here on the Knowledge Safari blog. Each week we take a reader's question and throw it out to you to help us answer.If you have a question, please email it to us at blog@knowlegdesafari.com. Make sure to let us know if you would like us to change your name or include your blog!Today's question comes from Jill."Just a quick question that I've been thinking

Knowledge Safarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07344781242633035218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3679991521209309506.post-24690968421664713542011-01-10T07:00:00.001-07:002011-01-10T07:00:04.085-07:00

Welcome to our series on Meal Planning! If you are like us, we like to plan but are not always into cooking a million meals on the weekends! (We give props to those of you who do though!) So, come Monday we are usually trying to figure out what's for dinner! This series focuses on easy to prepare meals that picky eaters will enjoy too! We are also focusing on how to make them allergy free - or

Knowledge Safarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07344781242633035218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3679991521209309506.post-38611680290715896952011-01-07T06:00:00.001-07:002011-01-07T06:00:10.386-07:00

Welcome to Friday Facts! here on the Knowledge Safari blog. Each week we aim to shine the spotlight on various segments of special needs in order to raise awareness and provide information. Today we focus on Leukodystrophy.Do you have a suggestion for our Friday Facts? Email us at blog@knowledgesafari.com and let us know!What is Leukodystrophy?Leukodystrophy refers to progressive degeneration of

Knowledge Safarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07344781242633035218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3679991521209309506.post-89142838442750956872011-01-06T06:00:00.000-07:002011-01-06T06:00:11.365-07:00

Have you read this book? I recently came across this book and found it to be a great resource for parents. This is a fun and interactive book that covers a variety of special needs including: Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, ADHD, Blindness, Deafness and more. I can see it being used in a school setting with the parent coming into to share information about special needs. Or, a cub scout or girl

Knowledge Safarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07344781242633035218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3679991521209309506.post-3693738949141300852011-01-05T06:00:00.000-07:002011-01-05T06:00:07.503-07:00

Welcome to What Would You Do Wednesday here on the Knowledge Safari blog. Each week we take a reader's question and throw it out to you to help us answer.If you have a question, please email it to us at blog@knowlegdesafari.com . Make sure to let us know if you would like us to change your name or include your blog!Today's question comes from Alyssa."My daughter has made a friend who has cerebral

Knowledge Safarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07344781242633035218noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3679991521209309506.post-80375720871940148712011-01-04T06:00:00.000-07:002011-01-04T06:00:05.346-07:00

I was at a neighborhood block party recently, talking to some people when I heard a voice behind me say..."Hi, I want to introduce myself". I turned around and looked down to find a teenage boy in a wheelchair telling me that his name was Scott and it was nice to meet me. He went on to say: "I have Muscular Dystrophy by the way and just to let you know I don't really like Jerry Lewis because I do

Knowledge Safarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07344781242633035218noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3679991521209309506.post-51444267905138533952011-01-03T06:00:00.000-07:002011-01-03T06:00:03.252-07:00

Happy New Year! You made it through the holidays! Yeah!!What now? Did you make New Year's resolutions? The new year is a great time to take inventory and see where you stand from a year ago....or it also a good time to not think about it and just move on with your daily routine! Either way, we are behind you!In 2011 - we resolve to make Knowledge Safari an even better place for you to come visit

Knowledge Safarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07344781242633035218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3679991521209309506.post-85699012908806980592010-12-23T06:00:00.001-07:002010-12-23T06:00:00.236-07:00

for fresh new posts on 1/3/11! Happy New Year!

Knowledge Safarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07344781242633035218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3679991521209309506.post-71734759503630320172010-12-22T06:00:00.000-07:002010-12-22T06:00:11.221-07:00

Welcome to What Would You Do Wednesday here on the Knowledge Safari blog. Each week we take a reader's question and throw it out to you to help us answer.If you have a question, please email it to us at blog@knowlegdesafari.com. Make sure to let us know if you would like us to change your name or include your blog!Today's question comes from Marcia."I have literally 20 grandkids - love them all!

Knowledge Safarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07344781242633035218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3679991521209309506.post-77426675390630051232010-12-21T06:00:00.000-07:002010-12-21T06:00:11.982-07:00

Are you in a holiday holidaze? The shopping, the planning, the traveling, the wrapping, the finances, the family OH MY! It can all get a bit nutty, right?!Add a little special needs (or a lot) to the mix and OH MY might not cover it! Here's hoping that you can take a breath, a sip of coffee/tea, a moment to relax! Try to remember what the holidays are about for you and your family and take in the

Knowledge Safarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07344781242633035218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3679991521209309506.post-78597468313576330842010-12-20T06:00:00.000-07:002010-12-20T06:00:08.458-07:00

Welcome to our series on Meal Planning! If you are like us, we like to plan but are not always into cooking a million meals on the weekends! (We give props to those of you who do though!) So, come Monday we are usually trying to figure out what's for dinner! This series focuses on easy to prepare meals that picky eaters will enjoy too! We are also focusing on how to make them allergy free - or

Knowledge Safarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07344781242633035218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3679991521209309506.post-23460197233168698042010-12-17T06:00:00.000-07:002010-12-17T06:00:07.274-07:00

Welcome to Friday Facts! here on the Knowledge Safari blog. Each week we aim to shine the spotlight on various segments of special needs in order to raise awareness and provide information. Today we focus on Blue Diaper SyndromeThe following information is taken from NORD.Blue diaper syndrome is a rare, genetic metabolic disorder characterized by the incomplete intestinal breakdown of tryptophan,

Knowledge Safarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07344781242633035218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3679991521209309506.post-15997495081466113542010-12-16T06:00:00.001-07:002010-12-16T06:00:04.359-07:00

If you are a movie buff like me but have trouble finding good seating for those who use a wheelchair in your life....good news.AMC Theatres have agreed to better seating for wheelchair users!Click HERE - to read all about it!What is your favorite movie?

Knowledge Safarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07344781242633035218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3679991521209309506.post-30657514083389639862010-12-15T06:00:00.001-07:002010-12-15T06:00:02.160-07:00

Welcome to What Would You Do Wednesday here on the Knowledge Safari blog. Each week we take a reader's question and throw it out to you to help us answer.If you have a question, please email it to us at blog@knowlegdesafari.com . Make sure to let usknow if you would like us to change your name or include your blog!Today's question comes from Scott."Hey. My son has down syndrome and boy is he

Knowledge Safarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07344781242633035218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3679991521209309506.post-32638105088911028612010-12-14T06:00:00.000-07:002010-12-14T06:00:06.534-07:00

There are many people who come to this blog or to our site KnowledgeSafari.com for the first time because their child, grandchild, niece/nephew or student has recently been diagnosed with some type of special needs. They are here searching for any information that might be helpful to them.So, I am asking you...what advice do you have to give? You are a wealth of knowledge - one of the reasons we

Knowledge Safarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07344781242633035218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3679991521209309506.post-16763457372467335392010-12-13T06:00:00.001-07:002010-12-13T06:00:07.956-07:00

Welcome to our series on Meal Planning! If you are like us, we like to plan but are not always into cooking a million meals on the weekends! (We give props to those of you who do though!) So, come Monday we are usually trying to figure out what's for dinner! This series focuses on easy to prepare meals that picky eaters will enjoy too! We are also focusing on how to make them allergy free - or

Knowledge Safarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07344781242633035218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3679991521209309506.post-77427593333953468612010-12-10T06:00:00.000-07:002010-12-10T06:00:11.297-07:00

Welcome to Friday Facts! here on the Knowledge Safari blog. Each week we aim to shine the spotlight on various segments of special needs in order to raise awareness and provide information. Today we focus on Meige Syndrome.The following is taken from and more info can be found at NORD.Meige syndrome is a rare neurological movement disorder characterized by involuntary and often forceful

Knowledge Safarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07344781242633035218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3679991521209309506.post-8014215990258354302010-12-09T06:00:00.001-07:002010-12-09T23:03:51.100-07:00

If Oprah's on, you can bet I will be watching! On a recent show, she highlighted a fantastic group of girls, cheerleaders! The Sparkles!This is a group of girls who have integrated their friends who have special needs into their group. The smiles from all of the girls really tell the whole story but check out their website to learn more!The two girls who started the program at their school, have

Knowledge Safarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07344781242633035218noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3679991521209309506.post-50418213256015734222010-12-08T06:00:00.001-07:002010-12-08T06:00:09.476-07:00

Welcome to What Would You Do Wednesday here on the Knowledge Safari blog. Each week we take a reader's question and throw it out to you to help us answer.If you have a question, please email it to us at blog@knowlegdesafari.com . Make sure to let us know if you would like us to change your name or include your blog!Today's question comes from Gayle."I was wondering if any of you have made your

Knowledge Safarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07344781242633035218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3679991521209309506.post-53502516844433741782010-12-07T06:00:00.000-07:002010-12-07T06:00:08.813-07:00

Isn't it nice to hear something positive every once in awhile? The kids I work with are doing really well these days and I am always excited to get to share the good news with the parents!What is the good news in your house these days? What is going well? We hope that you can think of something right off the top of your head...but if not look for the small things, little victories add up!Consider

Knowledge Safarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07344781242633035218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3679991521209309506.post-50571013473414762332010-12-06T06:00:00.000-07:002010-12-06T06:00:03.671-07:00

Welcome to our series on Meal Planning! If you are like us, we like to plan but are not always into cooking a million meals on the weekends! (We give props to those of you who do though!) So, come Monday we are usually trying to figure out what's for dinner! This series focuses on easy to prepare meals that picky eaters will enjoy too! We are also focusing on how to make them allergy free - or

Knowledge Safarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07344781242633035218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3679991521209309506.post-46211603008346181712010-12-03T06:00:00.001-07:002010-12-03T15:28:56.530-07:00

Welcome to Friday Facts! here on the Knowledge Safari blog. Each week we aim to shine the spotlight on various segments of special needs in order to raise awareness and provide information. Today we focus on Bloom Syndrome.Click here for more and the following information is taken from NORD.Bloom syndrome is a rare genetic disorder characterized by short stature; increased sensitivity to light (

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Check back on 12/3 for our next post! In the meantime, check out our friend Mara Kaplan's blog - she's posting 50 Toys in 50 Days! Click Here to read the latest!

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Welcome to What Would You Do Wednesday here on the Knowledge Safari blog. Each week we take a reader's question and throw it out to you to help us answer.If you have a question, please email it to us at blog@knowlegdesafari.com. Make sure to let us know if you would like us to change your name or include your blog!Thanks Joelle for submitting this great question!"Hi, ok so I was sitting here

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If you have been watching the great show on NBC called Parenthood, you might know what I am talking about. And, if you are not watching Parenthood...you should be! It is one of the best shows on TV right now and happens to feature Aspergers.On last week's show Kristina Braverman was advocating for her son Max, who has Aspergers, in a way that she called "crazy"!Basically her son was not invited

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This being the week of Thanksgiving for all of our US readers, we kind of figure you have most of the meals planned or will be doing things a bit against routine this week. So, here are a few tips to get your kids and/or picky eaters through the holiday!If your child is on a special diet and you will be eating at someone else's home:1. Bring a plate of food for your child that is already prepared

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Welcome to Friday Facts! here on the Knowledge Safari blog. Each week we aim to shine the spotlight on various segments of special needs in order to raise awareness and provide information. Today we focus on Barth Syndrome.Click here for more information from NORD.Barth syndrome is a rare, metabolic, and neuromuscular, genetic disorder that occurs exclusively in males, since it is passed from

Knowledge Safarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07344781242633035218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3679991521209309506.post-90758599742162401782010-11-18T06:00:00.001-07:002010-11-18T06:00:02.951-07:00

LAST DAY TO ENTER OUR GIVEAWAY FROM MARA KAPLAN/LET KIDS PLAY!CLICK HERE TO READ HOW TO ENTER!Are you following Mara's blog - she is posting 50 toys in 50 days! Here is a recent entry:Sunday, November 14, 2010Gross Motor Toys for Children with and without Disabilities: Gripper Balls In this age of an epidemic of obesity, it is important that all children are getting outside to play and exercise.

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Welcome to What Would You Do Wednesday here on the Knowledge Safari blog. Each week we take a reader's question and throw it out to you to help us answer.If you have a question, please email it to us at blog@knowlegdesafari.com. Make sure to let us know if you would like us to change your name or include your blog!Today's question is from Jason."Wondering if anyone has some ideas on the best

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How do you define yourself?For good or bad we are a society of labels. We have spent some time here on the Knowledge Safari blog discussing how we and others label our children. What about ourselves? Are you a parent? A parent of a child who has special needs? Are you a grandparent? A grandparent with children who have special needs?In what context is it important to discuss the special needs

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Did you plan out all of your family meals for the week over the weekend? No...well neither did we! So, we thought that as a new feature on our blog we would highlight meal ideas...on Monday...thus Meal Planning Monday! And so here goes!Are you a short order cook or do you just play one in your kitchen? Here is a cute idea that is fun for kids and adults alike!In the breakfast for dinner category

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Welcome to Friday Facts! here on the Knowledge Safari blog. Each week we aim to shine the spotlight on various segments of special needs in order to raise awareness and provide information. Today we focus on Abetalipoproteinemia.The following is taken from Abetalipoproteinemia Collaboration Foundation.Abetalipoproteinemia is a genetic condition that affects several organ systems of the body.

Knowledge Safarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07344781242633035218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3679991521209309506.post-71380388448040022162010-11-11T06:00:00.005-07:002010-11-11T08:39:10.623-07:00

GIVEAWAY! Special Needs Toy Shopping Experience. FIRST, We're following Mara's series on 50 toys in 50 days! Click HERE to read the latest!Ever wonder if there are toys out there that would be great for your child if you only knew about them? Let Mara Kaplan of Let Kids Play! give you a personal shopping experience to find just the right things!GIVEAWAY - 30 Minute Personal Shopping Phone Call

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Welcome to What Would You Do Wednesday here on the Knowledge Safari blog. Each week we take a reader's question and throw it out to you to help us answer.If you have a question, please email it to us at blog@knowlegdesafari.com. Make sure to let us know if you would like us to change your name or include your blog!Today's question is from Nora."Hello! I could use your advice! It is not that

Knowledge Safarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07344781242633035218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3679991521209309506.post-65204379434442594412010-11-09T06:00:00.004-07:002010-11-09T06:00:08.711-07:00

Photo credit cbs.comHave you been watching the new show "The Talk"? It is on CBS weekdays at 2:00 et/1:00pm cst.It is a show with a variety of celebrity moms who dish on many topics. Holly Robinson Peete is one of the cast members. As you may know, her son has autism. She has done a great job of advocating for him and raising awareness.So, oftentimes when Holly refers to her son she says

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This is reposted from Joan Celebi's website! Joan is the Special Needs Parent Coach and if you have not checked out her work....what are you waiting for? :)Click Here to be directed to her site.Special Needs Quotes To See You Through the School YearTuesday, September 21, 2010by Joan Celebi, Ed.M., CLCFounder, SpecialNeedsParentCoach.comThis article appeared earlier today in my FREE Overwhelmed

Knowledge Safarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07344781242633035218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3679991521209309506.post-7935566683296321292010-11-05T06:00:00.000-07:002010-11-05T06:00:07.861-07:00

Welcome to Friday Facts! here on the Knowledge Safari blog. Each week we aim to shine the spotlight on various segments of special needs in order to raise awareness and provide information. Today we focus on Growth Hormone Deficiency.This information is taken from and more information can be found at MedlinePlusGrowth hormone deficiency - childrenGrowth hormone deficiency refers to abnormally

Knowledge Safarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07344781242633035218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3679991521209309506.post-16980603636671148452010-11-04T06:00:00.002-07:002010-11-04T06:00:07.138-07:00

Welcome to Thursday is Toy Day! In a new series we will be pointing you in the direction of Mara Kaplan from Let Kids Play. She is among other things a toy expert and a parent to a son who has special needs -- so she is a double expert in our book!Mara is doing a series on her blog 50 Toys in 50 days! Recommending great toys for your family. Make sure to check her blog daily for updates. Stay

Knowledge Safarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07344781242633035218noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3679991521209309506.post-12971581275151715592010-11-03T06:00:00.001-07:002010-11-03T06:00:11.070-07:00

Welcome to What Would You Do Wednesday here on the Knowledge Safari blog. Each week we take a reader's question and throw it out to you to help us answer.If you have a question, please email it to us at blog@knowlegdesafari.com. Make sure to let us know if you would like us to change your name or include your blog!Today's question comes from Joy."Hi, my name is Joy...but I am not feeling it today

Knowledge Safarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07344781242633035218noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3679991521209309506.post-44871617153690633972010-11-02T06:00:00.000-07:002010-11-02T06:00:07.119-07:00

With all of the talk about going here and there for the upcoming Holiday Season...it got us thinking about the added stress of traveling with a child who has special needs. Here are some good tips that we have found:1.) TAKE SOME HOME WITH YOU. Take a little bit of your normal routine from home. Not only your routine, but a few toys, foods your child enjoys and the like. The more familiar the

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Trust is an issue that all parents face without regard to special needs. However, throw special needs in the mix and the issue can become even more intense!Do you trust your doctor? Therapists? Do you trust the pharmacy? Can you trust your child in the care of others? Do you trust that most people have the best interest of your child in mind? I recently was taking care of two children outside the

Knowledge Safarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07344781242633035218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3679991521209309506.post-32080596244086796212010-10-29T06:00:00.000-07:002010-10-29T06:00:08.389-07:00

Welcome to Friday Facts! here on the Knowledge Safari blog. Each week we aim to shine the spotlight on various segments of special needs in order to raise awareness and provide information. Today we focus on Farber's Disease.What is Farber's Disease?Farber’s disease describes a group of inherited metabolic disorders called lipid storage diseases, in which excess amounts of lipids (oils, fatty

Knowledge Safarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07344781242633035218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3679991521209309506.post-4869221763106046132010-10-28T06:00:00.001-07:002010-10-28T06:00:03.795-07:00

Does your child have a food allergy? Halloween has to be a tricky time for you. We have recently heard of some tips from parents dealing with the same thing - one great tip is to put a sticker on your child's costume that says "Allergic to ...".We thought that was a great idea, although nothing will replace the effort you will personally take to get the offending items out of the bag (and into

Knowledge Safarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07344781242633035218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3679991521209309506.post-21262174824007511672010-10-27T06:00:00.000-07:002010-10-27T06:00:14.491-07:00

Welcome to What Would You Do Wednesday here on the Knowledge Safari blog. Each week we take a question from a reader and throw it out to you to help us answer!If you have a question please submit it to blog@knowledgesafari.com Today's question comes from Mark."My nephew is mentally challenged. He is mentally young for his age and because of his disability he is unable to control his behavior. I

Knowledge Safarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07344781242633035218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3679991521209309506.post-82656255654403950952010-10-26T06:00:00.000-07:002010-10-26T06:00:02.966-07:00

Halloween is a favorite holiday for many kids. Keeping your child with special needs safe is important.Here are some tips we found that could help you for the upcoming week! http://learningdisabilities.about.com/od/socialskills/qt/halloweensafety.htmWe would like to hear from you! How is Halloween celebrated in your home? What advice do you have for others when preparing your child for school

Knowledge Safarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07344781242633035218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3679991521209309506.post-50766993462440529892010-10-25T06:00:00.000-07:002010-10-25T06:00:03.720-07:00

Sounds like a crazy question right? Lately, I have heard parents calling their children names, or giving them labels without really meaning to I assume. Here is what I am talking about:"My autisic son..."" My handicapped kid...""My deaf daughter..."These labels were not really necessary in the context of the conversation. I really just think that these parents are used to describing their

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Welcome to Friday Facts! here on the Knowledge Safari blog. Each week we aim to shine the spotlight on various segments of special needs in order to raise awareness and provide information. Today we focus on Diencephalic Syndrome.The following is taken from and more information can be found at: The PLGA FoundationDiencephalic Syndrome is a rare cause of failure to thrive associated with

Knowledge Safarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07344781242633035218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3679991521209309506.post-91625851655790547402010-10-20T06:00:00.000-07:002010-10-20T06:00:12.722-07:00

Welcome to What Would You Do Wednesday here on the Knowledge Safari blog. Each week we take a reader's question and throw it out to you to help us answer.If you have a question, please email it to us at blog@knowlegdesafari.com . Make sure to let us know if you would like us to change your name or include your blog!Here is today's question from Alexis!"Hello! I read a blog that I like about a

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Or so goes the popular saying A rose by any other name would still smell as sweet.The term special needs was coined to be used in clinical diagnostic and functional development to describe individuals who require assistance for disabilities that may be medical, mental, or psychological.I wonder how this term is perceived by a variety of people. Since it has become a "catch all" phrase, I wonder

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Family functions love 'em or hate 'em? Either way you probably have 'em!I was speaking with a friend of mine the other day and she was lamenting the fact that an upcoming family gathering was not going to be fun at all! Why? Well, it's complex but it basically has to do with her daughter who has special needs. Not her daughter per se but her family and their unfortunate reactions to her. Her name

Knowledge Safarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07344781242633035218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3679991521209309506.post-45137050827748750042010-10-15T06:00:00.000-07:002010-10-15T06:00:00.250-07:00

Welcome to Friday Facts! here on the Knowledge Safari blog. Each week we aim to shine the spotlight on various segments of special needs in order to raise awareness and provide information. Today we focus on Cockayne Syndrome.The following is taken from and more information can be found at: Share and Care the Cockayne Syndrome NetworkWhat is Cockayne Syndrome?Cockayne Syndrome (CS) is a rare

Knowledge Safarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07344781242633035218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3679991521209309506.post-17641826172559114632010-10-13T06:00:00.001-07:002010-10-13T06:00:12.244-07:00

Welcome to What Would You Do Wednesday here on the Knowledge Safari blog. Each week we take a reader's question and throw it out to you to help us answer.If you have a question, please email it to us at blog@knowlegdesafari.com . Make sure to let us know if you would like us to change your name or include your blog!Today's question is from Joey."Hey, I use a service dog to help me navigate the

Knowledge Safarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07344781242633035218noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3679991521209309506.post-4624738135704733802010-10-12T06:00:00.000-07:002010-10-12T06:00:13.368-07:00

It is just awful the bullying that is going on these days. In the media most recently, it has been about gay youth. It got me thinking about all of the bullying that must be going on out there in the special needs community and yet there is no celebrity call to action to stop it.One of the reasons that gay youth bullying has come to the forefront is that these kids have committed suicide. I hope

Knowledge Safarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07344781242633035218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3679991521209309506.post-10184965563567890872010-10-11T06:00:00.001-07:002010-10-11T06:00:09.416-07:00

Welcome to School Daze! Our weekly series on how to tackle problems in the classroom.This is the final week of the series - which was posted each Monday if you want to look back in the archives to catch up!In the past couple of weeks we gave some tips for the classroom and now suggest topics that teachers can discuss with parents. Today's Tip:Teachers can ask parents if they have seen any changes

Knowledge Safarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07344781242633035218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3679991521209309506.post-70718633475598168222010-10-08T06:00:00.000-07:002010-10-08T06:00:00.808-07:00

Welcome to Friday Facts! here on the Knowledge Safari blog. Each week we aim to shine the spotlight on various segments of special needs in order to raise awareness and provide information. Today we focus on Bartter Syndrome.There are five gene defects known to be associated with Bartter syndrome. The condition is present from before birth (congenital).The condition is thought to be caused by a

Knowledge Safarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07344781242633035218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3679991521209309506.post-61810956755279948132010-10-07T06:00:00.000-07:002010-10-07T06:00:01.602-07:00

Of course it does! Especially at Knowledge Safari.Knowledge Safari has developed a REVIEWS section on our website. www.knowledgesafari.com- go ahead and check it out we'll wait for you!Why REVIEWS? Reviews are a great way for you to get the opinions of your peers in the special needs community about doctors, therapists, toys, books, restaurants, travel destinations, etc. Want to know a good toy

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Do you watch Glee? I do and while I was watching it I was watching the character of Artie who is in a wheelchair with great interest.Here's why:The character often has dreams where he can walk and then of of course there is the dream sequence where he actually does as the actor who plays Artie is not disabled. This season Artie wants to play on the football team...in his wheelchair. I say "Go

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Welcome to School Daze! Our weekly series on how to specific issues that arise in the classroom from the teacher's and the parent's perspective.In the past couple of weeks we met Jason and Miss Anderson. They are dealing with the fact that Jason is unable to focus in the classroom. We do not know the reason as of yet, so we are trying to provide some tips that will help Miss Anderson and in turn

Knowledge Safarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07344781242633035218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3679991521209309506.post-40425160172831341922010-10-01T06:00:00.000-07:002010-10-01T06:00:03.058-07:00

Welcome to Friday Facts! here on the Knowledge Safari blog. Each week we aim to shine the spotlight on various segments of special needs in order to raise awareness and provide information. Today we focus on Aarskog Syndrome.Aarskog Syndrome falls under the rare disorder category. It is very rare genetic abnormality which causes various distortions in the physical and mental frame of the human

Knowledge Safarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07344781242633035218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3679991521209309506.post-27590515969488270332010-09-29T06:00:00.000-07:002010-09-29T15:11:31.138-07:00

Welcome to What Would You Do Wednesday here on the Knowledge Safari blog. Each week we take a reader's question and throw it out to you to help us answer. If you have a question, please email it to us at blog@knowlegdesafari.com . Make sure to let us know if you would like us to change your name or include your blog!Today's question comes from Leslie."My son has Autism and I need a babysitter!

Knowledge Safarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07344781242633035218noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3679991521209309506.post-57199133000129084042010-09-27T06:00:00.001-07:002010-09-27T06:00:05.258-07:00

Last week we met Jason and his teacher - we did not learn that her name is Miss Anderson but it is!Jason was unable to focus and the teacher had no info on why. We spoke about how tricky this can be and why and now we are at the point of discussing some ideas on what Miss Anderson can do in the classroom to see if she can help Jason focus on the work at hand.Today's Tip: Make sure to give kids

Knowledge Safarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07344781242633035218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3679991521209309506.post-5302914061751914682010-09-24T06:00:00.000-07:002010-09-24T06:00:02.681-07:00

Welcome to Friday Facts! here on the Knowledge Safari blog. Each week we aim to shine the spotlight on various segments of special needs in order to raise awareness and provide information. Today we focus on Juvenille Myositis. I first learned of this disease through a great blog called Dad Centric. The following is taken from and you can read more at: Cure JM FoundationWhat is JM?Juvenile

Knowledge Safarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07344781242633035218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3679991521209309506.post-58095917361447273332010-09-23T06:00:00.001-07:002010-09-30T14:27:43.608-07:00

The following was submitted by Aviva Weiss the Founder of Fun and Function!Fun and Function was launched in 2005 by pediatric occupational therapist, Aviva Weiss and her husband, Haskel, Fun and Function LLC has been lauded for “normalizing” the experience of being different, and helping children achieve their fullest potential. Weiss was inspired to start her own company when she discovered that

Knowledge Safarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07344781242633035218noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3679991521209309506.post-83769434689830030502010-09-22T06:00:00.000-07:002010-09-22T06:00:08.624-07:00

Welcome to What Would You Do Wednesday here on the Knowledge Safari blog. Each week we take a reader's question and throw it out to you to help us answer. If you have a question, please email it to us at blog@knowlegdesafari.com . Make sure to let us know if you would like us to change your name or include your blog!Today's question comes from Ruth."Hello, I am a grandparent to many great kids.

Knowledge Safarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07344781242633035218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3679991521209309506.post-23854489161842715132010-09-21T06:00:00.001-07:002010-09-21T06:00:05.248-07:00

Do you have dreams about the future, the past or the present? I heard from one of the mom's who's child I am work with that she often has dreams that involve her child not having any special needs. She dreams that he is not in a wheelchair and that he is involved in sports and doing all the things a typical 10 year old would be doing. She does not like having these dreams, she feels guilty about

Knowledge Safarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07344781242633035218noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3679991521209309506.post-7297135743238202242010-09-20T06:00:00.000-07:002010-09-20T06:00:12.964-07:00

So, now that school is back in session I thought it would be a good time to do a series on typical problems that I see in the school setting. Feel free to email any problems that you might be having with your child and I will address it within this series.Problem: The child who is unable to focus and is not diagnosed with a particular problem.Scenario: The teacher notices that her student Jason

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Welcome to Friday Facts! here on the Knowledge Safari blog. Each week we aim to shine the spotlight on various segments of special needs in order to raise awareness and provide information.Today we focus on Craniosynostosis. You may have heard of Jorge Posada - the baseball player for the New York Yankees. What you may not know is that his son was born with Craniosynostosis. Becuase of this he

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What has surprised you lately with regard to your child who has special needs?Lately, I was surprised in both a good and a bad way by children I work with. One child was able to reach a benchmark much quicker than I had anticipated. I was quite surprised and thrilled. The other child is regressing and I was also quite surprised by that. Mostly because things were going along so well for him and

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Welcome to What Would You Do Wednesday here on the Knowledge Safari blog. Each week we take a question from a blog reader and throw it out to you to help us answer. If you have a question you would like to ask for a future blog - email us at blog@knowledgesafari.com . We are happy to change your name for privacy, just let us know.Today's question is from Katrina."Hi, am new ot the world of

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Nick Vujicic?No? Well are you in for a treat! If you need a little inspiration to get yourself through a tough day look no further.Here are all of the links you will need:Youtube Video (do not miss this!)Life Without LimbsThanks to Jennifer Bertrand for passing this along to us!

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Here is an easy way to help raise money to support research for rare diseases...without digging into your own wallet!The following is taken from the Vote 4 Hope Website. The Global Genes Fund has been accepted to participate in the Pepsi Refresh Project, September 1 – 30 in the category amount of $250,000. Money raised through Pepsi Refresh Project voting contest will help build a funding

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Grandparents day was Sunday! Did you celebrate? If not, it's never too late. Grandparents are often even more involved when a family is dealing with special needs. Are you a grandparent? Brag about your grandkids here!Do you have a grandparent that needs a shout out? Tell us all about them here!-----Grandparents did you know that Knowledge Safari is for you too? Join us!

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Welcome to Friday Facts! here on the Knowledge Safari blog. Each week we aim to shine the spotlight on various segments of special needs in order to raise awareness and provide information. Today we focus on Tourette Syndrome.If you know of an area that needs some attention, please let us know in the comments section!What Is Tourette Syndrome?Tourette syndrome (TS) is named for the French doctor

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...the movie won an Emmy! I know I am a little late in posting this news - but as the saying goes...better late than never!Also winners were Claire Danes, Julia Ormond and David Straythairn.Kudos to all of them.Temple and her mom were at the Emmy broadcast and while the producers were accepting the award with Temple at their side...Temple took the mic and asked her mom to stand up - saying "I

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Welcome to What Would You Do Wednesday! Each week we choose a question that has been submitted to us and we post it for you to help us answer!This week's question comes from Lauren."Hello! I am so happy to have found Knowledge Safari and a community of people where I can relate. My question is about school. My son is Autistic and his teacher is well meaning but has no clue what to do to help

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I was speaking with a friend of mine last night who was telling me a story and it made me wonder whether or not there is humor in everything.The story was about a kid in her child's classroom that has a disorder that makes him make involuntary noises. One that he makes is like a sneeze. Now the kids are all used to him as they have been in school with him for a few years and no one really thinks

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Welcome to our final installment in our series about building self esteem in your children.Here's looking at YOU kid! I am talking to you!The biggest key to building self esteem in your children has to do with their role models and that means, you! Have you found yourself saying:"I just can't do anything right""I have the worst luck""I can't do that""I look awful in this outfit""No one wants to

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