#26-47: Socialization, Stress Reduction, Readiness

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#26-47: Socialization, Stress Reduction, ReadinessMaking

friends, mastering social cues, maintaining self-esteem, managing

stress -- these can be as hard for a child with special needs as any

homework problem or essay test. Tips #26-47 will show you how to

prepare your child for social and emotional battle.

Socialization

26. Help your child recognize emotions.

27. Read "The Child with Special Needs: Encouraging Intellectual and Emotional Growth."

28. Find a sports team for your child.

29. Boost your child's self-esteem.

30. Read "Don't Feed the Monster on Tuesdays!: The Children's Self-Esteem Book."

31. Learn about disability rights.

32. Avoid meltdowns at special events.

33. Read "Freaks, Geeks and Asperger Syndrome: A User Guide to Adolescence."

34. Read "The Pressured Child: Helping Your Child Find Success in School and Life."

Stress Reduction

35. Streamline your morning routine.

36. Make your child into a burrito.

37. Give yourself a time-out.

38. Set attainable goals.

39. Let an iPod calm your child.

40. Work out with your child.

41. Read "Freeing Your Child from Anxiety."

Readiness

42. Determine your child's kindergarten readiness.

43. Read "Ready to Learn."

44. Read "Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons."

45. Pick a preschool that will welcome your child.

46. Determine your child's toilet-training readiness.

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