• Resources to Help New Jersey Parents of Special Needs Children Resources where you can find help and information about your special needs child.

• The Thrill of Victory at the Special Olympics of New Jersey The Special Olympics of New Jersey ensures that every child can experience the joy of hitting a home run or scoring a touchdown—even those with an intellectual disability.

• Special Needs Campers at Mainstream Camps Parents of special needs children sometimes have nagging concerns about sending their children to mainstream camps. These tips from camp staff members will guide you in finding a camp, and their stories reveal the good news: your child can thrive in the mainstream.

• Martial Arts Meets ADD/ADHD Martial arts require self-discipline and focus, two things that can benefit a child with ADD/ADHD. But discovering the right dojo (school) and sensei (teacher) are critical.

• Autism's Exile: Living in a Private World Every parent hopes for a healthy child with a bright future. But what happens when those hopes are shaken by the reality of a serious diagnosis? Autism is a case in point.

• Occupational Therapy: Hands-on Help Occupational therapy can help children with significant disabilities, as well as those with less severe delays, and offers a holistic approach to helping kids in such areas as fine and gross motor coordination, motor planning, sensory integration, behavioral health, and more.

• How to Cope with ADHD Behaviors Children with ADHD—attention deficit hyperactivity disorder—are inattentive, hyperactive, and/or impulsive. There are, however, ways in which you can mitigate some of this conduct.

• Get Organized to Advocate for Your Child with Special Needs There is no better advocate for a child than a parent or guardian. If you have child with special needs, examine the following key strategies.

• An Autism Diagnosis: Coping, Acceptance, & Time Are Key to Moving Forward After a child is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), many parents feel overwhelmed and experience high levels of stress. While this is a very challenging time, there are steps parents can take to accept the diagnosis and move forward.

• Book Helps Siblings of Those with Down Syndrome Navigate Questions, Concerns, and Fears A new book for teenage siblings of people with Down syndrome

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