Independence and Self-Advocacy
Independence and Self-Advocacy Many years ago, I read a book by Jennie McCarthy. It was about her son and his journey with autism. Throughout the book, she referenced that her...
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Early Intervention: First Steps in the Right Direction
Early intervention is a series of services that focus on the development of the infant and toddler – either with a disability or developmental delay. Through early intervention, a child...
Got Parent Support? My Advice to Parents Is Get Parent Support
Parent Support I just received my acceptance letter from Family Café where I will be presenting “20/20 Hindsight – Clearing the Air on Vision.” Many emotions came flooding back to...
Summer Internet Surfing Keeping Kids Safe Online
The internet makes it possible to travel anywhere in the world with a click of a mouse. One minute your child can be visiting an African Safari, the next a...
Sex Education: Teaching the Most Vulnerable
Let’s talk about…SEX EDUCATION Why? Because there are a few things, parents of children with special needs need to know… because we also know our children are vulnerable. But they are...
Let’s Help More Families: GoTo Cart
GoTo Cart Shop Our goal: 1 in #EverySupermarket Transforming shopping trips for special needs families The Firefly GoTo Shop is an adapted shopping cart suitable for kids with special needs...
Considering a Service Dog? Meet My Monty
Having grown up a dog-lover, the concept of bringing a Service Dog into my life was an intriguing idea, yet, something I thought I would only ever contemplate. Then I...
Taking Control of Your Family’s Finances Following a Divorce
Taking Control of Your Family’s Finances When faced with the responsibility of managing your family finances for the first time, it can feel overwhelming when it isn’t something you were...
Improve Mobility with These Options for Financing a Van
There are enough challenges raising a child with special needs, and transportation and mobility should not add undue stress. Equipping a vehicle for wheelchair or specialty stroller access can be...
Keep the Holidays Happy: The Do’s and Don’ts for Talking with Family and Friends
Keep the Holidays Happy: The Do’s and Don’ts for Talking with Family and Friends The holiday season is a time to spend with friends and family, but there’s a lot...
