Traveling with our ASD child
Fifteen years ago, we adopted Matthew, our son with special needs from Russia. He was 3 at the time. I never imagined that I would learn so much in such a short period
PSN Team
Stress-Free Vacations with Special Needs Kids: Your Essential Guide
The excitement of going on a family vacation can be matched only by the stress parents experience as they prepare for the excursion. Parents of children with disabilities have special considerations to keep in mind
‘For Jason…A Mother’s Story’
I became a mom at the age of nineteen, to a beautiful, perfect little boy named Jason Matthew Burkhardt. My dream of becoming a mother was
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?
Proud Moments™ Kyra, Dylan, Tyler and Alex
Proud Moments are any time that you have been extremely proud of your child with special needs. Read on to share in pride & joy of everyday accomplishments
“Every Dog Has a Gift”
In Every Dog Has a Gift, Rachel McPherson draws on her experience as the founder and executive director of The Good Dog Foundation
Did You Know About Disability-Friendly Colleges for Students with Physical Disabilities?
Disability-friendly colleges for students with physical disabilities?
The Birthday Party: Wise Beyond Her Years
Each of us experienced rejection from peers at some point growing up and we now watch as our own children experience it as well. It is painful to see our children get hurt. However,
Having a Voice!
As a person with a voice, it’s hard to imagine not being able to express yourself. But just for a moment, try to think of living without one, and how the world would just pass right around you
