Special Needs
This section is sponsored by Euro-Peds, a division of Doctors' Hospital of Michigan. Euro-Peds is a nationally-recognized, hospital-based center that specializes in Intensive Pediatric Physical Therapy for children and young adults who have Cerebral Palsy, Traumatic Brain Injury, Spina Bifida, and a variety of syndromes and non-progressive gross motor disorders. www.EuroPeds.org.
 Local dentist specializes in dentistry for special needs patients and discusses tips for successful dentist visits
Both of my kids had difficulty with going to the dentist. It was so bad, it had me wanting to avoid it all together. My son had sensory issues that had him gagging (and ultimately scaring the staff who worried if they'd soon be wearing his breakfast), and my daughter was so terrified, she would cry at the site of the hygienist's mask.
 Special needs sports leagues for adults and children with disabilities in Oakland County and Metro Detroit, Michigan
There are several options for sports and recreational leagues for special needs children, teens and adults in Oakland County, Michigan. Sports leagues for special needs adults and kids provide non-competitive, recreational options to stimulate exercise and social interaction.
 Events and Activities for Special Needs Children and Adults
The Parent Adivsory Committee (via Rochester Community Schools) has distributed a calendar of events for that may be of interest to special needs children, special needs adults and caregivers of special needs adults and children.
Upcoming Oakland County and Metro Detroit events and activities for special needs adults, special needs children and caregivers of those with special needs...
Buddy Baseball Special Needs Baseball League
Buddy Baseball is a non-competitive recreational league in Oakland County for boys and girls with special needs. Each Buddy Baseball League player will be paired with a “buddy” to assist the player as needed. Buddy Baseball Special Needs Baseball League is hosted by the Independence Township Parks and Recreation Department.
 Special needs sports league seeks kids, coaches, volunteer "buddies" and sponsors
Buddy Basketball is a non-competitive, recreational sports league in Oakland County for boys and girls ages 7-13 with special needs. Each player will be paired with a “buddy” to assist as needed. The Buddy Basketball League for special needs children is hosted by the Independence Township Parks and Recreation Department.
 Troy Public Library Expands Special Needs Services for Children Thanks to Generous Donations
The Troy Public Library will enhance the Library’s special needs services with materials and equipment for children with reading disabilities associated with visual impairments such as albinism, dyslexia, ADHD, traveling eye, an inability to see color, and more. All of this was made possible due to generous donations from southeast Michigan businesswomen representing Meritor, Henry Ford Health Systems, GM and Inforum as well as the Friends of the Troy Public Library.
 The usual stress of the holiday season can be trying for parents and children. For special needs children, the stress of the holiday season is often amplified as schedules become hectic and comfortable patterns become scattered.
Julie Martin, M.A. CCC-SLP/L, BCBA, for BY YOUR SIDE, a speech and language therapy center for that provides speech and occupational therapy, has sent us some holiday tips for families with special needs children.
 Over 6.2 million children live with disabilities, accounting for 13.2% of the child population. Millions of parents, grandparents, and other family members struggle to find the best gifts and toys for children with special needs. I was asked to demonstrate gift ideas for kids with special needs on WJBK (Fox2).
Here are some gift ideas and toy recommendations for special needs children:
 Respite Care Helps Parents Recharge
By Michelle Haney, PT, MSPT
Everyone needs some rest in their lives. In this day and age, we are all running around day to day- filling every minute of every hour. This is true of the average person. Now add a child or several to the equation. Now add on the responsibility of caring for a child with special needs. You are busy and need a break. This is one factor.
 Some friends of ours at North Shore Pediatric Therapy sent me an article to post on OCM. This article is a sobering reminder for parents. No matter the condition, trying to hide a condition to avoid school bullying or mask a condition from teachers can lengthen a diagnosis to treat or improve a condition such as ADD, Dyslexia, ASD or any other condition where symptoms can hidden.
Here is the text of the article submitted to OCM by North Shore Pediatric Therapy:
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