Alex’s Success Story
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Inspirations
Sharing “I CAN!” attitudes: Jordan Cook
Witness your child’s triumph over challenges, feeling both humbled by their resilience and immensely proud of the milestones they achieve. Parenting a special needs child isn’t just about navigating everyday hurdles—it’s about celebrating every small victory that fuels joy in your heart.
Notes from the Mama Bear Diary: A Tale of Summer Inclusion
Mom’s Journey: Embracing Inclusion & Letting Go As parents of special needs children navigate the summer landscape, it’s not just about creating inclusive experiences—it’s also about adapting ourselves. I learned that while my advocacy powered my son’s development, his growth inspired me to let go and grow alongside him.
Sharing! Updates: Post Alpha-Bits, Matthew Stansky Memorial Music Room, & The Ultimate Trampoline Park
Parenting Tips: Embrace Small Wins in Reading Time Many parents wonder how to make reading more enjoyable at home, especially when kids resist or lose interest quickly. The solution lies in celebrating tiny victories! 1. Pick Your Battles: Choose books that spark your child’s curiosity, not the ones you think are best. 2.
Real Moms Share: Julie Jones Rolling on with a Positive Attitude!
Julie Jones: Our family is what would have once been described as a “typical family”. There is a mom, dad and two children (a boy BJ, 18, and a girl AJ, 11). But, there is nothing typical about the way we function as a family because our son was born with Cerebral Palsy.
Sharing “I CAN!” attitudes: Jordan Obrecht
Jordan’s story proves that challenges only make us stronger. Meet his mom, Stacey, who saw her son’s extraordinary talent shine through blindness, cerebral palsy, and epilepsy. Their journey from Michigan awards to a national ceremony is an inspiration – Jordan now dazzles nursing homes and bands with fierce determination.
Patricia Moody’s PATH to Success
Creating an inclusive path forward for your child with special needs doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. By focusing on their dreams and the support they need, you can ensure a successful high school experience tailored to their unique strengths and aspirations. Here’s how to approach it.
Real Moms Share: Deb Discenza
Deb Discenza shares her journey raising premature baby Becky with special needs diagnosis of Asperger’s Syndrome, ADHD,Sensory Integration Dysfunction, Feeding Aversions, Developmental Motor Coordination Disorder and asthma. Starting motherhood was a whirlwind for Deb Discenza when she welcomed her daughter Becky after being born 10 weeks early.
Sharing “I CAN!” Attitudes: Benjamin & Keiondre
Excerpt: Captivate hearts with Benjamin’s I CAN smile; his CP journey fuels resilience. Witness Dre, 13, triumph over autism daily – a testament to love’s power in parenting special needs kids. Embrace hope, one step at a time.
2013’s Life Lessons from Special Parents
Empower Your Child’s Voice: Nisha Morris’s journey with her daughter Nathasha’s Congenital Central Hypoventilation Syndrome (CCHS) teaches us the power of education and listening deeply to our children’s unique needs.