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May is Allergy and Asthma Awareness Month
May is Allergy and Asthma Awareness Month Who has life-threatening allergies? Approximately 6 million children in the United States have food...
April is World Autism Awareness Month
April is World Autism Awareness Month What is Autism? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Autism Spectrum Disorder (aka...
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month (Continued) – Part II
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month (Continued) - Part II How Do Students with Disabilities Live? Students you know may have disabilities...
March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month – Part I
March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month – Part I What is a Disability? The term “Disability” has been defined in a number of ways....
December 2 is National Special Education Day
December 2 is National Special Education Day In the United States, we celebrate the anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, which was...
Gluten Free Diet for Students with Special Needs
What is a Gluten-Free Diet? Gluten is a protein that is difficult for some people to digest. It is most commonly found in wheat, barley, and rye....
SGW Webinar: “Preparing Your Special Needs Child for Adulthood” – March 1
Did you know that the New Jersey Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) offers services that will assist your child with special needs as they mature...
6 Inclusive summer programming options in NJ to check out
Written by Sussan, Greenwald & Wesler If you’re still considering summer programming options for your child with special needs, here are six wonderful...
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