PSN Team

New Year’s Guide to a Powerful & Harmonious You

A Powerful & Harmonious You Parenting a child with special needs can be overwhelming; one day life is calm and steady and the next is not. The uncertainties can leave...

Able Account or Special Needs Trust: How to Decide?

Able Account or Special Needs Trust In December 2014, President Obama signed the Stephen Beck Jr. Achieving a Better Life Experience Act (“ABLE Act”) into law, authorizing states to create...

Is the IEP Individualized or Cookie-Cutter?

Is the IEP individualized or cookie-cutter? I am sure I am not alone. You are sitting at the IEP meeting and wondering if your child’s IEP is “individualized” as it...

2015 Cover Winner: Savannah Rose Richardson

Savannah Rose Our cover “Angel” this issue is three year old Savannah Rose Richardson (Savvy). She has been diagnosed with Laryngeal Cleft Type 3, Tracheomalacia, and Bronchomalacia. She is very...

Gifts of Joy That Bring Us Closer

Gifts of Joy That Bring Us Closer Every year we always strive to find a perfect gift, or gifts that can be used beyond the holidays. This year’s Gift Guide...

Gifting Holidays: Overcoming Challenges and Promoting Enjoyment

Gifting Holidays Birthdays, holidays and other special occasions (e.g., graduations, weddings) are commonly associated with gifts. Giving and receiving gifts during these celebrations can be exciting and enjoyable, but may...

Gifts and Giving: Four Moms Share How They Celebrate the Holidays

Four moms share how they celebrate the Holidays, what they look for when choosing gifts for their kids and tell us about their traditions in their home Tracy Felix We...

Gifts That Make Memories

Gifts That Make Memories Recommended by Ahren Hoffman Even with all the wonder during the holidays, most kids will tell you that some of their favorite memories have to do...

2015 Cover Winner: Wade Michael Strite

Wade Michael Strite Our handsome cover model is Wade Michael Strite, 8, from Augusta, Ga. He loves to read and recently learned to jump rope. Wade has Down syndrome and...

Mommy’s Timeout: Decker Farm

Take a time out and use visualization meditation to relax. Imagine yourself here among the beautiful fall foliage and pumpkins. Enjoy the beautiful colors in nature. Take a...