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Athlete Raises Awareness of At Risk Children in Stanislaus @Ironman Triathlon

What drives people to do a 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike ride and 26.2-mile run in the Ironman triathlon? Strength, focus, dedication and an abundance of energy! Vinod Dasika, an accomplished endurance athlete in Southern California will be competing in the 4th Ironman triathlon race being held in Tempe, AZ on November 16th. He has competed in

Arrived! 8 Parenting Classes To Help You Be Smarter Parents

Are you feeling guilty about loosing your patience with your child or frustrated with not fully knowing the IEP process? Help is here. To assist parents navigate through special education effectively while recognizing the demands of raising children with special needs, Turlock Unified's School District's Special Education Department is offering various parenting classes focusing on understanding

New Listing of Recreational Activities, Workshops and Events for Families and Children this Fall!

Searching for recreational activities, special workshops, support groups or events for your family this Fall Season? Check out our FALL Community Calendar! http://specialneedsinmycity.org/calendar/ This Fall many local organizations have teamed up to offer parents and children recreational activities, useful workshops, support group meetings and Friday Night Out for our older children & more. A great

Successful Behavioral Techniques Used to Minimize Anesthesia During Routine Dental Care, Part 2

Dental Care and Special Needs: One Journey My son, Isaac, was diagnosed with autism at age 2 and a half. I started taking him to a pediatric dentist at age 3. By the time he was about age 6, the pediatric dentist could not handle him. The dentist suggested that I find a dental practice that

Routine Dental Care under General Anesthesia May Lead to Higher Healthcare Costs: Is There a Better Way?

By: Irene Tanzman Part 1 of 2 in series... Children and adults with special needs often have routine dental care under general anesthesia. Prominent dental schools all over the US teach dental students that this is the way to treat severe special needs individuals who cannot tolerate routine dental procedures. These individuals may appear to have

Special Shopping Carts For Our Kids! Caroline’s Carts in Stanislaus County

Many parents routinely find themselves having to manage a child in a wheelchair and a traditional grocery cart at the same time while trying to get shopping done. At last, Caroline's Cart has arrived to a Central Valley California grocery store, a shopping cart designed for children with disabilities. Hear a local mom, Carolina Alfaro's determination

Modesto Autism Awareness Group (MAAG)

We are proud to share with our member families about a new support group in Modesto for families with children with Autism. See details of their upcoming meetings. Don't Miss! Sign up to become a member at specialneedsinmycity.org for more information about current events, activities & resources within Modesto and Greater Modesto.

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