Special Needs

In 1995, shortly before Debbie Sahlin’s son Ryan’s first birthday, he suffered from a traumatic brain injury as a result of an accident. After...

For children with sensory sensitivities, autism or other types of neurodivergence, attractions usually thought of as fun can be overwhelming. Places like amusement parks...

Few places in the world offer as many attractions, activities and sensory accommodations as Washington, D.C.Here are some of Kathryn Hamlin-Pacheco’s (local occupational therapist...

It’s been five years since the world shut down because of COVID-19. Some consider the pandemic to be a thing of the past and...

Happy Disability Pride Month!In July, we celebrate the history and culture of people with disabilities, including the passage of the Americans With Disabilities Act...

The Maryland state legislative session for 2025 was an especially successful one for the Maryland Developmental Disabilities Coalition, a group of community organizations that...

When a group of parents founded Pathfinders for Autism in early 2000 as a place to share resources related to autism spectrum disorder, things...

Every winter for the past 10 years, there has been a day where hundreds of Washington, D.C. residents descend upon a freezing above-ground pool...

Here's something to smile about: this list of dentists and orthodontists in the DMV will save you the search for your child's dental care. DENTISTS ALEXANDRIA...

Need medical attention, or just looking for a new primary care provider? We've compiled a list of doctors and medical services in a variety...