Autism Parents: Understanding Parents of Kids with Autism
Please take a minute to read and absorb this piece from one of our own iFamilyKC team. The Amazing Parents of Kids with Autism I am… I am isolated. I am unsure. I am...
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 created resources for all types of special needs children & families.
Inclusion is Cool!
There are so many things to do with special needs children in Kansas City, like the Variety KC Inclusive Playground (the 1st in the U.S.), as well as a complete guide to special needs accessible parks in Kansas City. Your family can use our resources for special needs children to find: special needs schools & education info for children with learning disabilities, advice from parents on how to shift expectations…and so much more…
– Special Needs Summer Camps in KC
– Helpful Books to Improve Social Skills of Children
– Special Needs Accessible Parks in Kansas City
– Holiday Activities for Special Needs
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!
Diagnosing and Treating ADD and ADHD in Children
Guest post, from Thomas W. Scott M.S., L.P.C. It’s difficult to watch our children or grandchildren struggle whether they’re young or old. We scratch our heads and ask, “What’s wrong with them, why can’t...
Special Needs Summer Camps in Kansas City
Fun summer camps & programs are a part of childhood. They provide fun things to do in the Summer, as well as lasting memories. Special needs camps for kids are no different. It’s important...
Accessible Parks for Special Needs Children: Play Time!
Kansas City is a city of inclusiveness.. That includes inclusive playgrounds in Kansas City too! To better serve you, we rounded up the best inclusive playgrounds around Kansas City to ensure that your child with...
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...
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...
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...