Deaf Man Celebrates 25th Year Participating in Great American Teach-In
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Tom Cooney has been visiting Largo's Osceola Middle School for 25 years now, and he couldn't be happier about it. The 77-year-old is pretty much considered a legend at t he school. Throughout the quarter of a century that he's been there, he's made quite a connection with students and staff. It's safe to say they adore him. For the past 25 years, the former Palm Harbor resident has participated in the Great American Teach-In. He does not arrive at the school in a uniform or bring any tools of a particular trade, because he's there to explain to kids what it's like to be deaf. Read more: |
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Five Ways to Prepare for the Thanksgiving Meal
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 Thanksgiving generally revolves around food for neurotypical individuals. So what about kids with disabilities who may be picky eaters, be on special diets, or have trouble knowing when they are full? Thanksgiving can be a stressful day for parents of kids with disabilities when you add in all of these factors. How can you be better prepared? Here are 5 different ways to practice and prepare for Thanksgiving to make it a family-filled, fun day. Click to read the 5 steps:
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Thanksgiving Recipes for Restricted Diets
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Reduced-sugar and no-added-sugar recipes make yams and sweet potatoes safer for kids who need to limit sugar intake.
Serve up the classic Thanksgiving dessert without endangering your child with food allergies.
Bread cubes are traditional for Thanksgiving turkey stuffing, but problematic for people with wheat allergies, Celiac disease, or a need for a GFCF diet. Whether you switch to gluten-free bread crumbs or seek other stuffing ideas, these recipes will help you make stuffing that's delicious and safe.
Dairy-Free Mashed PotatoesIf your child can't have milk or dairy products, try these recipes that substitute oil, garlic and other flavorful ingredients.
Scalloped potatoes are an Easter favorite, but if your child or other family member can't tolerate milk or cheese, your traditional recipe may not work. Try one of these dairy-free adaptations to keep the dish on your table.
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Holiday dinners with your special needs child
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Nothing is more nerve wracking than sitting down for the family dinner. The host takes it personally when your child doesn't eat her food.
The adults expect proper table manners from all the children.
This is an area where you are just going to have to cut your special needs child and yourself some slack. You simply can't please everyone. Here are some common dinner situations and suggestions for having an enjoyable meal with the relatives. Click to read more:- The picky eater- The child who says, "This food stinks!" - The fidgety child - The slow eater - The child with outbursts - The overstimulated child - The child with a feeding tube
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