When Mom Crosses the Finish Line
When Mom Crosses the Finish Line Raising a child with autism is very much like running a marathon. However, participation in my particular 26.2-mile event required even more endurance than...
Proud Moment
Proud Moments: Vibe’s Accomplishments
Vibe’s Accomplishments My Son Vaibhav… Every turn, when people said he couldn’t, he said, “ YES, I CAN. WATCH ME”! Listen and find out more about the great accomplishments...
Proud Moments: Sammy and Parker
More than friends Sammy and Parker Parker has had such an impact on me… My name is Sammy Callari. I am a personal trainer in Naples, Florida. I have had...
Michael Lincoln-McCreight
Michael Lincoln-McCreight Have you ever heard of Supported Decision Making? Attorney Amanda Heystek (Director of Systems Reform Disability Rights Florida) was kind enough to explain in greater detail what it...
Sharing “I CAN!” attitudes: Kelsey
Kelsey Shares a Proud Moment My hero is my daughter, Kelsey Norris, age 13. Kelsey is on the autism spectrum – Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) and has Rubenstein-Taybi Syndrome. She is...
Proud Moment: Saying Goodbye
My mom had just passed away. Logan, my 10 year old son with cognitive disabilities, was in denial; he just couldn’t comprehend she was gone.
Sharing “I CAN!” Attitudes: Trey
My son, Trey, is 15 and has Down Syndrome. He takes karate and has recently moved into the adult class and is doing well. He’s had some major health issues...
Notes from the Editor “Alternative Therapies”
Welcome to our LARGEST issue to date! In this issue, we are proud to present
How Do You Define A Hero?
I’ve looked up what a hero is and I’m not going to lie; right now I am a little confused. This is the definition I found: “a person, typically a...
Sharing “I Can!” Attitudes: Jumpin’for Joy
Jumpin’for joy My son has Asperger’s and is currently out of mainstream secondary school due to his difficulties. On Saturday, he got Gold at the Lincolnshire Gymnastics Association Floor and...