Why Me? Why My Child? Wisdom Found in the “Hero’s Journey”
Wisdom found in the “hero’s journey” Personal growth and expansion is so wondrous – the opening of a lotus flower – an I’mage from Buddhism. Representing a soul that is...
Inspirations
Real Moms Share: Raising Twins on the Spectrum
Raising Twins On the Spectrum Usually, our Real Mom ’s Share section is one mom sharing her insights and perspective on her special life. This issue, we had a unique...
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...
Thank You Mr. Beat for putting Social Studies in a Song
Yesterday was a miracle milestone moment for us! I am giving a shout out to 3 things! Mr. Beat’s Social Studies channel on YouTube. The positive power of the Internet...
The Best Advice I Have for Parents of Kids with Special Needs
Posted by Jacquie Gorman Sortland on Friday, February 12, 2016 To any parent with Special Needs kiddo, the best advice I have for you is don’t give up This is...
Caroline’s Cart is Rolling into Target Stores Nationwide
[Source: Target] Good news—we’re rolling Caroline’s Cart out to Target stores nationwide! February 4, 2016–When Adam Standiford’s family got to Target recently, they found something that would make their shopping...
Sharing Updates: Anti-Bullying Campaign, Prom for Special Needs, and Special Ed Disability Programs
Popular kids may be key to stop bullying Despite a surge in policy and research attention to conflict and bullying among adolescents, there is little evidence to suggest that current...
Real Moms Share: Evana Sandusky
Evana Sandusky shares about 10 years of motherhood Evana is mother to a child with Down syndrome, AV canal defect, Wolff- Parkinson White syndrome, sleep apnea, and asthma. She is...
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...
The Cutest Elf on the Shelf!
Merry Christmas from Soren! The Cutest Elf on the Shelf! We think my nephew, Soren, who has Down syndrome, and turned three on the 12th of December, makes a much...
