How to Educate Extended Family Members about Autism
Everyone knows the saying “it takes a village” when it comes to raising children. What happens if that village isn’t…
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How to Navigate the Public School System When Your Child Has Autism
Navigating the public school system when you have a child with special needs of any kind can pose a challenge.…
Here’s Why I’m Glad My Son Was Diagnosed with Autism
“Mom, why do kids at school hate me?” I’m sitting on the floor in the living room with the baby…
4 Ways You Can Nurture Your Child with ADHD
If your child has ADHD, you may find yourself struggling to figure out the best ways to nurture him. I…
5 Ways to Help Your ADHD Child Make and Keep Friends
My son is diagnosed with ADHD, and I see him struggling when he plays with other kids due to inattention,…
Goal Setting: What I Want for My Special Needs Child
I’m starting to get that antsy nervous feeling for my special needs child. I know what is coming soon. Our…
Adjusting Expectations as a Special Needs Parent
There it sits in my son’s room: a special chair. Not a wheelchair exactly, but one that will hold his…
Two Separate Worlds: Setbacks With a Special Needs Baby
I am overwhelmed and still adjusting to the new world of having a special needs baby. I have a 5-year-old,…
It’s OK to be Sad: A Newbie Special Needs Mom’s Revelation
I sit crying in the car in the parking lot of the park, fast food open and untouched on my…
