Longing for a community of other parents whose children had received a serious diagnosis, Jennifer Pyron pitched the concept of a bi-annual supplement full of first-person narratives about what life was like raising a child with special needs, a comprehensive directory of resources, programs, clinics,...
One look at the Clarks and you see a picture perfect, red blooded American family. You see happy and healthy children enjoying life and growing up in a nurturing home. They’re warm, loving and energetic. You can’t tell there’s something just below both Tehryn’s and Tayler’s skin that at any...
Sensory activities engage children’s senses through play, and encourage exploration, creativity, and investigation. They introduce math and scientific theories and strengthen language. Sensory play is also great for soothing anxious, agitated, overtired, or hyperactive children. Look around your home...
Like any other kids pageant, the participants in an Angels Pageant are the focus from start to finish. Here's a step-by-step look at what goes on before and during the event with these special kids.
Editor Heather Bennett welcomes readers to another edition of Little Rock Special Family, the twice-yearly publication for central Arkansas families with special needs. In this issue, learn more about the Angels Pageant System and meet a family battling sickle cell anemia.
Founded by an Arkansas mom, the Angels Pageant System has expanded to 30 states and recognized more than 1,500 children with special needs. Most importantly, the program has given children and families a sense of possibility.