Variety KC Exploration Playground: Inclusion at the Kansas City Zoo!
When it comes to things to do in Kansas City, there is something for everyone in the family. …but is it fun and accessible for those with special needs? There may be too much...
Category: Resources for Special Needs Children & Families
We want all kids to feel included in the Kansas City community. But sometimes it can be difficult to find the right setting for children with special needs. So…we’ve gathered & written resources for all types of special needs children.
Inclusion is Cool!
There are so many things to do with special needs children in Kansas City. Your family can use our special needs guide to find resources for special needs children, special needs schools & education info, details on the Variety KC Inclusive Playground (the 1st in the U.S.), other special needs accessible parks in Kansas City, advice from parents of special needs kids…and so much more.
Each Child is Unique
Every child in the world is special & unique. Special needs children include a wide variety of physical disabilities, intellectual difficulties, mental conditions, and behavior problems like deafness, autism, dyslexia & other learning disabilities…there are no 2 special needs children that are the same. We hope your family finds fun places to go, things to do, & resources for your kiddos!
Shifting Expectations: Parenting Autistic Behavior
My daughter was diagnosed with autism at 3 years old. I knew in that moment the life I planned for her would be forever altered. If you have a child with any disability, you...
Autism Parents: Understanding Parents of Kids with Autism
The Amazing Parents of Kids with Autism I am… I am isolated. I am unsure. I am overlooked. I am judged. I am the parent of a child with autism. It is not just...
Horizon Academy: Summer Programs for Students with Learning Disabilities
Does your child learn differently than other students? Horizon Academy is the perfect place for your child to grow and learn. Here, they focus on the whole child to give your child the best...
Helpful Books to Improve Kids’ Social Skills (& Help Them Be More Outgoing)
Let’s face it, parenting is hard and it’s easy for parents and kids alike to feel overwhelmed. Are you looking for ways to help improve your kids’ social skills and help them be more...
KC Holiday Activities Guide for Your Child with Special Needs
For many special needs families, the holiday’s can be stressful and overwhelming. If you’re looking for help planning some holiday fun, Ruth from our iFamily Mom & Dad Squad has created a list of...