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Brewerton dance class allows children with disabilities to grow at own pace

Cicero native Lauren Calcagnino recently found a way to blend her two life passions—dance and working with children with disabilities—by offering a...

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Mentors are key to a satisfying life for a person with a developmental disability

I am that person who starts preparing for what’s ahead way before the rest of the general population. My oldest child, Amanda,...

A comic book-style woman looks exasperated at her phone, much like a parent would were they to get a phone call from school about their child.

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The Call: Parents of kids with special needs often dread the phone’s ring

“What did he do now?” asked the parent who picked up the phone call from school. My sister Jennifer Tarolli, a high...

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Having Angelman Syndrome: One family struggles with a son’s genetic disorder

Right near the front door of Justin and Kristina Bomgren’s Baldwinsville home hangs a recent photo of their two sons. Dominick, 5,...

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Getting a Break: Parents of kids with significant special needs can receive respite care

Everyone needs a break from the stressors of daily life. Sometimes, however, that time off requires help from someone else. For parents...

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Salad Days: A young adult gets a bigger taste of independence

Thank goodness Amanda loves salad. We were at the indoor water park Splash Lagoon years ago, and a man came over to...

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Striving for Success: Back-to-school tips for parents of students with special needs

These back-to-school tips can put parents' minds at ease, especially when caring for a student with special needs. Preparation and communication are...