Take Advantage of the Little Moments
Little Moments We time. Even uttering those words to myself in my head makes me chuckle a bit. Having a special needs child makes you reevaluate and redefine many things;...
Advice
Families Who Receive Grant Money: Do They Belong to a Secret Society?
I’ve heard more than one parent of a Special Needs child talk about getting a grant for this or that over the years. When pressed for details, the answer is...
Real Life with Eustacia Cutler
Eustacia Cutler Mother of four children. Her oldest child is Temple Grandin, who has become a successful person with autism in the world today. Of all the incredible people I’ve...
Power of Prevention: Heading Off Difficult Behavior
In the past, children’s challenging behavior was typically addressed with consequences (usually punishment) imposed after the problem behavior occurred. Parents, teachers, and other people supporting children with special needs are now...
The Present
I was walking across the yard today with Seth, as I have done so many times before, after getting him off of the bus. We were strolling more than walking,...
Thanksgiving: Less Barriers, Love’s Bounty
Thanksgiving: Less Barriers, Love’s Bounty Thanksgiving brings up images of family gathered around juicy turkeys, full platters of mashed potatoes and a tidal wave of other delectable dishes. A disability...
Tips for Photographing Kids with Special Needs
Rather than striving to achieve the ideal pose and smile, try to
8 Tips to Prepare Your Family Members With Special Needs for the Holiday Season?
Can you believe it? The stores will be bypassing Thanksgiving and zooming towards Christmas before we know it!
Resiliency Lessons from the Chilean Mine Triumph
A worldwide web of viewers watched 33 miners being pulled to the surface following a 600,000 ton cave-in that happened nearly one-half mile below the ground on a barren plain...
Benefits of Fiber
In my practice, I encourage people of all ages to incorporate more fiber into their diet. Most adults and children are consuming less than their daily requirements. When I do...
