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Kindall Nelson
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Kindall graduated from Knox College in Galesburg, Illinois, with a B.A. in elementary education in 2003. She enjoys both research and writing as well as advocating for those who can not advocate for themselves. Kindall is the single mom of four kiddos of varying abilities between the ages of three and 11. She strongly believes that parents are not only their children's first and best teachers, but they are also their children's best advocate when it comes to having special needs met within the classroom.


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Thursday, November 12th, 2009
According to a study by researchers at Cincinnati Children's Medical Center, nearly nine percent of children in the United States meet the medical...
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For parents of a child with special needs, having the ability to keep your sanity and keeping your child safe at the same time can be a challenge....
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Vikas Kamat of Lecanto, Florida noticed that his son, who goes to a special needs school due to his autism, was coming home with ripped clothes. The...
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How does one decide if an animal is a service animal who is performing a needed duty for a child or a pet that makes them happy? According to the...
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It is difficult for parents to make sure their child's special needs are being provided for if they are unable to view the child's classroom. It also...
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Spokespeople from Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) yesterday announced that the inability of Illinois lawmakers to compromise on the...
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An 8-year-old Connecticut student with special needs attempted to reach for a teacher's purse in school one day. When he was prevented from touching...
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The earlier you are able to find and diagnose a health problem, the earlier you will be able to act and make an attempt to fix it. In fact, the...
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When Stefan's mother had a suspicion that something was wrong at her son's school, she didn't just let it go. She followed her gut and her common...
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As parents of special needs students, we know that when it comes to our children and how to best serve them, a panel of 10 different people will have...
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5 Things You Can Do To Support a Special Needs Parent:

  • Listen - Sometimes they just need a grown-up ear to listen.
  • Child care - An hour or two away can really alleviate stress.
  • Research - Understanding what the parent is going through means more than you know.
  • A Hug & A Smile - This can brighten anyone's day!
  • Ask - Sometimes need are hard to admit, but if you are sincere, they may tell you.