Special Needs Videos

This episode illustrates how you can devise switch toys for children with special needs or mobility issues.

http://www.connecttherapy.com Autism specialist and speech therapist Monique Simpson explains how your child's favourite DVDs can be excellent tools for building their comprehension skills.

Host TJ Dyer, a Financial Planner from Acton, MA, interviews Wellness Educator Luann Colombo (www.luanncolombo.com), Barbar Bissonnette, Principal of Forward Motion Coaching (www.forwardmotion.info) and members of the Acton Lions Club (www.actonlions.org)

Two teachers in Montana face felony charges for abusing their students.

http://www.connecttherapy.com Effective therapy techniques for children with Autism, Aspergers or PDD-NOS. Autism specialist and speech therapist Monique Simpson explains how you can improve a child's speech and articulation using the simple but powerful technique of Video Modeling. This is an easy to follow 10 minute guide.

http://www.connecttherapy.com In Part 1 autism specialist and speech therapist Monique Simpson explains the importance of imaginary play for autistic children and children with Apserger's syndrome. Imaginary Play is very important for the proper development of thinking, language, emotional, problem solving and social skills in all children, but particularly vital for children with autism, pdd-nos and autism spectrum learning difficulties.

Proximal Focal Femoral Deficiency is an uncommon condition which occurs before a baby is born. The condition affects the bones in the lower limbs including the hip, knee and thigh bones . This podcast is a mother’s experience of having a son with the condition.

Photo documentary of a young girl determined to live beyond her physical limitations. This video will be an inspiration to children of all ages and abilities.

CTV Calgary came out to the Carla Cumming Sojonky Adoption Centre in Canmore Alberta and interviewed the president of the Bow Valley SPCA about a new fund for special needs dogs and cats. The fund, called the "Cinderella Fund" allows people to donate funds to help pay for exceptional expenses required for the care of rescued cats and dogs with special needs. This fund is critical to the success of the Bow Valley SPCA which has a no kill philosophy since special needs animals are often require more treatment and additional time for that treatment before they can be adopted.