Special Needs Children
We offer workshops that can help:
The Art of Distraction: Helping Your Child with ADHD Thrive
Recognizing and Supporting Your Child's Special Needs
Check out our Workshops or view our Event Calendar to see what workshops are being offered at this time.
For local resources, visit the MyDufferin directory of services.
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Specific Topics
Articles
Mindfulness Can Help Caregivers
Parents of children with special needs find these techniques reduce stress and anxiety – Juliann Garey, Child Mind Institute, 2023
Parenting Hacks for Special Needs Kids – Beth Arky, Child Mind Institute, 2024
Meeting the emotional challenges of caring for children with mental health issues – Julia Johnson Attaway, Child Mind Institute, 2023
Why Self-Care is Essential to Parenting – Juliann Garey, Child Mind Institute, 2023
How High Stress Family Situations Can Affect Kids – Stephanie A. Wright, RN, BSN, 2022
Websites
Association for Bright Children of Ontario
Canadian Mental Health Association
Ontario Association for Families of Children with Communication Disorders
Specific Topics
ADHD
Parent's Guide to ADHD – 2024
Autism
Autism and Behaviorism New Research Adds to an Already Compelling Case Against ABA – Alfie Kohn, 2020
Down Syndrome
School
Supporting Students with Special Education Needs – Upper Grand District School Board
Books
Many of our book recommendations are available through your local library! We encourage you to take advantage of the local resources available to you. If you would like to support the author, you can click the book titles below and you will be taken to the Amazon book listing for your convenience.
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Parenting Through the Storm Ann Douglas |
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