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                        <title>20 Extraordinary Art Studios for Adults with Disabilities</title>
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                        <pubDate>Fri, 25 Jun 2021 15:33:52 +0000</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Melanie Barnett</dc:creator>
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						<description><![CDATA[Across the U.S. and beyond, art studios serving adults with disabilities are making a difference in their local communities. Studios provide participants freedom of creative expression, independence and companionship. Through&#8230; ]]></description><enclosure url="https://www.friendshipcircle.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/3T0A7461-250x167.jpg" type="image/jpeg"/>						
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                        <title>9 Top-Rated Special Needs Products for Summer</title>
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                        <pubDate>Fri, 28 May 2021 20:34:44 +0000</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Melanie Barnett</dc:creator>
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						<description><![CDATA[While summer means fun in the sun and more time to play with friends, it also means loud outdoor noises, intense heat and other triggers for individuals with special needs&#8230;. ]]></description><enclosure url="https://www.friendshipcircle.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/colorful-antistress-sensory-toy-fidget-push-pop-it-child-hands-selective-focus-nature-1-1-250x158.jpg" type="image/jpeg"/>						
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                        <title>10 Summer Camps for Individuals with Special Needs Open 2021</title>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2021 20:52:03 +0000</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Melanie Barnett</dc:creator>
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						<description><![CDATA[Sending an individual with special needs to camp can be the experience of a lifetime for them. Due to COVID-19, many kids, teens and adults with special needs have faced&#8230; ]]></description><enclosure url="https://www.friendshipcircle.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Screen-Shot-2021-03-03-at-3.56.24-PM-250x132.png" type="image/jpeg"/>						
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                        <title>7 Ideas for Making Science Fun for Kids with Special Needs</title>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2021 17:57:33 +0000</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Valerie Cox</dc:creator>
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						<description><![CDATA[Science is everywhere in the world around us, and it’s important to help all children find joy in science. It can be tricky finding ways to help kids with special&#8230; ]]></description><enclosure url="https://www.friendshipcircle.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/father-son-having-fun-preparing-easy-science-experiment-1-250x167.jpg" type="image/jpeg"/>						
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                        <title>3 Ways to Improve Your Child’s Motor Skills</title>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2021 21:55:41 +0000</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Melanie Barnett</dc:creator>
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						<description><![CDATA[Both fine and gross motor skills are important parts of your child’s development. But what’s the difference? Fine motor skills use small muscles to do things like color pictures and&#8230; ]]></description><enclosure url="https://www.friendshipcircle.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/young-children-enjoying-playroom-250x167.jpg" type="image/jpeg"/>						
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                        <title>5 Resources for Supporting Social Skills of Kids and Teens with Special Needs</title>
                        <link>https://www.friendshipcircle.org/blog/2021/01/22/5-resources-for-supporting-social-skills-of-kids-and-teens-with-special-needs/</link>
                        <pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2021 21:40:08 +0000</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Melanie Barnett</dc:creator>
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						<description><![CDATA[Individuals with autism and various other special needs often need extra help and resources dedicated to helping them learn social skills. If making friends seems like an intimidating challenge, don’t&#8230; ]]></description><enclosure url="https://www.friendshipcircle.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Screen-Shot-2021-01-22-at-4.19.15-PM-250x155.png" type="image/jpeg"/>						
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                        <title>4 Tips for Supporting Your Child in Virtual Learning</title>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2021 17:32:14 +0000</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Melanie Barnett</dc:creator>
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						<description><![CDATA[Learning in a virtual classroom can be a tough adjustment for some, while others can learn to thrive in this environment. There are key differences between virtual and face-to-face learning&#8230; ]]></description><enclosure url="https://www.friendshipcircle.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/pexels-august-de-richelieu-4260325-250x167.jpg" type="image/jpeg"/>						
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                        <title>6 Tricks to Help Your Child Wear a Mask and Social Distance</title>
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                        <pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2021 17:14:36 +0000</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Melanie Barnett</dc:creator>
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						<description><![CDATA[It can be difficult to reinforce positive behaviors in your child when they may not understand or have the motivation to do so. For parents of children with special needs,&#8230; ]]></description><enclosure url="https://www.friendshipcircle.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/vera-davidova-cuzH5S-8ZOQ-unsplash-250x167.jpg" type="image/jpeg"/>						
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                        <title>Get Up and Move: Keep Your Child Active While at Home</title>
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                        <pubDate>Fri, 08 Jan 2021 21:27:50 +0000</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Melanie Barnett</dc:creator>
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						<description><![CDATA[Social distancing by staying home doesn’t have to mean laying in bed or on the couch glued to a screen all day. There are many benefits to staying active and&#8230; ]]></description><enclosure url="https://www.friendshipcircle.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/sigmund-OV44gxH71DU-unsplash-250x167.jpg" type="image/jpeg"/>						
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                        <title>Cooling Vests for Special Needs: What, Why and Where to Buy</title>
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                        <pubDate>Fri, 07 May 2021 19:33:14 +0000</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Melanie Barnett</dc:creator>
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						<description><![CDATA[Once summer rolls around, it’s time for fun in the sun and lots of outdoor activities. But for individuals with special needs, heat stress becomes a major risk factor in&#8230; ]]></description><enclosure url="https://www.friendshipcircle.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/image-lovely-ginger-girl-wears-protective-lifejacket-enjoys-safe-summer-vacation-favourite-season-250x167.jpg" type="image/jpeg"/>						
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                        <title>3 Benefits of Pen Pals for Kids and Teens with Special Needs</title>
                        <link>https://www.friendshipcircle.org/blog/2021/03/18/pen-pals/</link>
                        <pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2021 16:34:40 +0000</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Melanie Barnett</dc:creator>
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						<description><![CDATA[Looking to help your child make new friends? Kids and teens with special needs can find it hard to make friends on their own. Getting a pen pal can brighten&#8230; ]]></description><enclosure url="https://www.friendshipcircle.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/smiling-little-blond-boy-holds-envelope-with-heart-250x167.jpg" type="image/jpeg"/>						
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                        <title>3 Ways to Foster a Growth Mindset in Your Child with Special Needs</title>
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                        <pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2021 21:10:30 +0000</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Rachel Burris</dc:creator>
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						<description><![CDATA[As a parent, you undoubtedly worry about the way others think about children with special needs. It’s important that the community strives to change the negative views society holds, but&#8230; ]]></description><enclosure url="https://www.friendshipcircle.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/pexels-cottonbro-4039179-250x167.jpg" type="image/jpeg"/>						
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                        <title>3 Financial Assistance Programs for Families of Children with Special Needs</title>
                        <link>https://www.friendshipcircle.org/blog/2021/02/26/financial-assistance/</link>
                        <pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2021 21:47:16 +0000</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Valentina Wilson</dc:creator>
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						<description><![CDATA[Financial planning is not simple when you have children with special needs — it can be complicated and frustrating. Medical expenses are often a burden for families. Parents can consider&#8230; ]]></description><enclosure url="https://www.friendshipcircle.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/cropped-unrecognizable-people-keeping-records-expenses-250x167.jpg" type="image/jpeg"/>						
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                        <title>5 Tips on Writing a Will for Parents of Children with Special Needs</title>
                        <link>https://www.friendshipcircle.org/blog/2021/02/16/writing-a-will/</link>
                        <pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2021 00:26:50 +0000</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Valentina Wilson</dc:creator>
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						<description><![CDATA[Comprehensive financial planning helps to secure children&#8217;s futures and also reduces worry of parents. As long as you are alive, you can manage your finances like a pro and take&#8230; ]]></description><enclosure url="https://www.friendshipcircle.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/asian-business-woman-signing-contract-document-making-deal.jpg" type="image/jpeg"/>						
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