For all of us, and especially for women with special needs, building self esteem and self-confidence can be difficult. Self esteem helps young women to have a positive attitude so they can master life skills.

Words matter! Words can hurt or heal, deflate or delight, torment or teach. One of the most important lessons for children early on is how to socialize with their peers. Teachers facilitate this lesson by modeling appropriate language, in various situations, for their students. Parents can take the lead in a similar fashion.