SEX EDUCATION & YOUR CHILD WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

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An opinionated blogger, advocate for Down syndrome, writer, teacher and mother of two ( one with special needs and the other a math enthusiast), Deepa is passionate about the spoken and the unspoken of parenting." 
www.twominuteparenting.com is her website & she invited me to write an article for her.

Here is a link of my article on 
SEX EDUCATION & YOUR CHILD WITH SPECIAL NEED

http://www.twominuteparenting.com/sex-ed-and-special-needs-tips-for-parents/

Comments

  1. ZeeZap11 June 2016 at 00:53

    I have gone through all the blogs and video of Palak. I was stunned and my heart got full with lots of joy while watching and listening her.

    it is remarkable journey of Palak and your family.
    unconditional love, attention , care and passion always wins and it shows from your blog as well from video....

    Thanks is very small word however really appreciate and admire your unstoppable support towards palak. Your tough, documents, sample and awareness about DS children is really utmost useful for all parents.

    Regards,
    Puja Tejas Acharya

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