Real Moms Share: Beth Kuklinski Shares about “The Gift”
Beth Kuklinski Shares about “The Gift” Eleven years ago I became a mother to a boy and girl set of twins. Two short years after that, my son, Jon, began...
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Ask Angie ASL – Independence
Tips for Working with the Deaf: Using an Interpreter for Independence People who are deaf or hard of hearing, will use an interpreter to facilitate communication. This allows them to...
Avoiding Power Struggles
Avoiding Power Struggles After throwing away meat wrappers, Suzy asks her son, David, to take out the trash before she leaves the room to make a phone call. When Suzy...
Tourette Syndrome: Josh Won Services While Acting as His Own Attorney!
17 year old Josh has Tourette Syndrome, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and learning disabilities. When the school refused to provide an IEP or a 504 plan, Josh acted as his own attorney during due process and prevailed!
Inspiring Story of the Week: Boy Inspires Others by Running the Most Inspiring Field-Day Race Ever
Matt has Spastic Cerebral Palsy, but opted to run in Field Day at Colonial Hills Elementary School despite being given the option to sit it out
From The Heart: Look Up
This issue shares about summer fun and travel. It reminded me of a trip that I took several years ago with my brother and sister, for a family reunion, to...
Barren Heights Retreat Brings Families Together
Recreational activities like boating or tennis can be difficult to fully enjoy as a family when there is a heavy focus on
Building a Resource Manual for Future Caregivers
Resource Manual Any parent of a child with special needs understands the amount of effort that can go into providing care for their loved one. Along with the roles that...
Protected Tomorrows: Start by Planning Today
Protected Tomorrows Overwhelmed is the prevailing word used by parents with a child who has special needs. There are so many things that need to be taken into consideration on...
