I am the mom of two children in the Wichita area who both have special needs. My eight year old was just diagnosed with PDD(NOS), ADHD and Sensory issues...
My son (age 6) is finishing up his 1st year in little league wrestling. It has been wonderful for him. We are part of a great team with a skillful coach that...
I appreciate you replying. The wrestling sounds like an interesting option. We have a wrestling group through the school so I will check into that. We just...
Incarcerated Persons - Families Support Group  Grandparent and CareGiver Support Group Our new Support Groups will be having a Garage Sale and Bake Sale on...
Hi! If anyone needs a phonics and/or numbers program for the visually impaired there's one at http://www.clickaudit.com/goto/?107897. It's written by a teacher...
Hell-o, my name is Sharla Pfeffer, facilitator of the Grandparent and Caregiver Support Group and the Incarcerated - Persons (Adults and Teens) Support...
I came across Scott Technical Magnet school. Do Magnet schools allow children with IEP's to attend? are they like a public school? Also anyone have tips on...
My children who both have IEP's go to Goddard Schools. I have found the staff to be excellent. My older son has a form of autism and they have accepted him...
Jessica, Here is a phone number you can call. This is for some schools here in Wichita I believe. I have a girlfriend that has a daughter that goes to a magnet...
Hi Jessica - there are 3 elementary schools in the Wichita school district that have structured classrooms that are based on the TEACCH method for children...
I'm wondering if anyone has had their child in the Civitan Day Camp through the City of Topeka. If so, curious how it worked out and what you thought of the...
At Families Together, we have just received a request from a media outlet for families who have information on Hyperbaric Chamber treatments to treat premature...
I am very interested in this topic - my son is a former micropreemie and we're very interested in HBOT. I read recently about a Wichita woman who traveled to...
Hi all! If you are interested in hyperbaric oxygen therapy, Chance and I will be on Fox news, Ch 4 at 9:00 (longer version of the story) and then again at...
Lainie, I live in Kansas City so I'll try to catch the coverage on Fox's website. My son, Andrew, was born at 25 wks and weighed 16.7oz due to complications...
I am very interested in more information about HBOT. My adopted twins were diagnosed with Partial Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (organic brain damage) 2 years ago....
Dana, My 6 year old son (born at 24 weeks @ 666 grams) has an appointment with Dr. Baptist in July. I am excited about the possiblities of what Dr. Baptist...
Hi Kristy, Our sons probably have quite a bit in common. Andrew also is not autistic but has many of the same traits as kids on the spectrum - sensory...
The US Dept of Ed is accepting comments on certain areas of the IDEA until July 28. It is interesting to visit the link provided below and see why they are...
I was just wondering if there were other parents whose child attends the Early childhood classes in Derby where they are changing those classes from 5 days to...
Hi all! I am wondering if anyone has had experiences with the Wichita and/or Andover school districts early childhood programs? I started my son, Chance, in...
Hi Rebecca  My son Will is in the Derby ECD program. He is at Pleasantview. This will be our third year in the program. (He has been in 3 different...
Lainie  Oh Goodness, don't get me started on Rainbows! It is my understanding that Rainbows is like a sub-contractor that provides services for USD 259 for...
We have used Rainbows for several years in the Proud of Me program. I have seen leaps and bounds of progress in my son. My oldest son just finish 5th grade at...
As a para working in a 4 day a week program here in Pittsburg, I just wanted to comment on the advantages for us. Our Friday meeting/work day is the only way...