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Camp & Summer
Time to think about camps and summer programs for the kids as they transition for the summer. This guide offers a variety of programs from sports camps to educational programs and everything in between, Click Here. -
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Special Needs
Parents of children with special needs are always seeking resources to help their children live rich, full lives in spite of challenges. This guide offers easy access to these resources and services. Click Here.
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About GVP Special Needs
There is a wealth of resources available in our community for parents who have children with special needs – you don't need to feel you are alone. It's that community support which inspired us here at GVP to provide an annual editorial and resource guide and constantly grow our web site to focus on those support agencies, give a voice to area parents, and help you stay educated and informed.
Other Articles
Special Parties: Birthday Parties & A Child with Special Needs
Raising a child with a special need certainly has its ups and downs. An impending birthday party, either for your child or a peer, can be a roller coaster ride of emotions for both you and your child
Special Brothers & Sisters: Handling Siblings in Special Needs Families
How do you talk to your child with special needs about their disability? As limitations become more apparent, what do you do about house rules when they simply can't be equal?
When Baby Isn't Perfect
Delivery day has an excitement of its own - pain followed by the joy of holding your perfect baby - but what if baby isn't perfect? Joy can turn to despair with the simple words; "There's a problem with your baby."
A Very Special Play Date
My definition of play date once was "A desperate attempt by the stay-at-home caretaker to connect with persons speaking full sentences. This may be unsuccessful due to constant interruptions by tattling, potty accidents and eerie silence." For stay-at-home moms, the play date is essential to our sanity.
Sending Your Special Needs Child to Camp
The first question a parent must answer is whether or not they want their child to attend a mainstream camp with typically developing peers, or a special needs specific program
Guiding Your Special Needs Child Into Adulthood
Your special needs child all grown up, a capable and independent adult. When our children are young, that horizon can seem very far away indeed. How will we get there? What should I be doing now?
Gluten-Free Gourmet
Seven food swaps and ingredient substitutions that will make your life easier (and tastier!)
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