Special Fans: Seely
My son, Seely, is non-verbal and autistic. He adores water, and it is one of his fixations. This trip to a cousin’s birthday party at a water park was his...
Advocating
2013 Cover Winner: Ryan Carl Wasser
Ryan Carl Wasser Ryan Carl Wasser is this issue’s cover star. He is 10 and a half and loves to go to the beach and play with his electronic games,...
Decision Making Skills for Young Adults
When students with disabilities become young adults, they and their parents often ask whether and how decision-making practices should change. After all, the student and family, the school, medical, vocational,...
How to Use Music to Bond with Your Child and Help Them Reach Developmental Goals
Music. Does your child enjoy it? I am guessing that the answer is, “Yes, my child loves music!” My next question is, “How are you using music to bond with...
Tiny Light Noah
Tiny Light Noah, to most people, would look like a normal, small, three-year-old boy with lots of energy. He spends his time swimming, dancing, and playing with his dog, Java,...
Tiny Light Isabel
Tiny Light Isabel is indeed tiny – and tough. She wasn’t expected to survive beyond birth, but she was able to breathe and feed on her own right from the...
Special Fans: Amber
Miss Amber Spreading Some Sunshine… Submitted by Heather Kendrick Post pics to our wall… and you just may be selected as our SPECIAL FAN! on our Fan page, just go...
The Special Mother
The Special Mother Did you ever wonder how mothers of disabled children were chosen? Somehow I visualize God, hovering over the Earth, selecting his instruments for propagation with great care...
