Prescription Pets Therapy Dogs Program – Redding, CA The healing power of pets It’s a well-known fact that animals can be therapeutic. Animals not only connect with people in a […]
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Uniquely Us
Uniquely Us is a unique opportunity to address special needs issues and concerns and to celebrate life. If you have something in particular you would like to read about, please write to pn@northstateparent.com (please include UU in the subject line).
The Benefits of Equine Therapy
Triple Creek Ranch and the Benefits of Equine Therapy Equine therapy is a treatment that incorporates horses into the therapeutic process. Along with riding, people who partake in equine therapy […]
A Retreat for those with Facial Differences
Craniofacial conditions affect around 600,000 Americans Approximately 600,000 people in the United States live with a craniofacial condition or facial difference. That 600,000 includes two of my children and me. […]
Parents Of Children With Special Needs Stay Informed – Uniquely Us
School Re-Openings And Educational Rights It’s back-to-school time in the North State, and I think it’s fair to say that the 2020-2021 school year has been on the minds and […]
Spotlight on the Siskiyou Opportunity Center – Uniquely Us
Here in the North State, we are fortunate to have several programs that provide services for individuals with special needs. For those over the age of 18, there are day […]
Explaining COVID-19 to a Child with Autism
These are strange times we are living in currently. I can tell you from experience that parents of children with special needs are used to the unexpected. We are not […]
4 Things Parents of Special Needs Children Don’t Love Hearing – Uniquely Us
As most parents of a child with special needs know, other people often have a desire to comment to us about our children, or our parenting. Family, friends, and even […]
Autism Awareness Month
Autism Awareness Month: Spotlight on Little Red Hen’s Autism Lifespan April is Autism Awareness Month, and there are many organizations in the North State that provide valuable services to families […]
Caregiver Burnout
Caregiver Burnout: Trying to Pour from an Empty Cup Is it normal to be exhausted all the time? I had four small kids, two of whom had significant medical issues. […]
Inclusion Grants
Inclusion Grants Will Benefit Many North State Children An inclusive learning environment provides students with access to flexible learning choices, effective paths for achieving educational goals, and space where they […]
