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...
Parent Solutions
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...
My Little Nemo
We are often the main attraction in a new place. Our son is like the little fish, Nemo. He has one fin (right forearm) shorter than the other. It’s not...
Taking Personal Time for Ourselves Away from Autism
Taking Personal Time for Ourselves Sometimes it is really hard, if not completely impossible, to take any time away from Autism for ourselves. During these past few months, I have...
Cheering Your Child on to Success – How to Prepare for an IEP
Cheering Your Child on to Success – How to Prepare for an IEP I am a fan of public education; I wave my pennant because I am proud to be...
How to Help Students with Special Needs Avoid Bullying
Recent tragedies have reminded us all that bullying can have heartbreaking consequences for students in our schools.
Planning a Move: Mapping Your Strategy
Moving to a new location disrupts your life! For any family this can be a time of chaos. There is the adventure of newness, but also a maddening confusion. Everything and everyone is certainly somewhere, but where?
“Real Life”… with Terry Loren
This issue talks about dating and marriage for parents with special needs children. We thought it would be interesting to talk with a bachelor of 43 years that is planning to marry a mother with a special needs daughter
