Self-Awareness: A Building Block of Independence
Self-Awareness: A Building Block of Independence Last year about this time, I wrote an article for the SPD (Sensory Processing Disorder) Foundation’s blog discussing how important it is to see...
Advocating
Tiny Light Angel
Tiny Light Angel Tiny Light Angel has the perfect name – she truly is an angel and inspiration to everyone she meets. While this brave 16-year-old spends much of her...
Emerging Through Autism Through Jewish Music
The beginning: My journey in Jewish music (I’m a “newbie” Cantorial Soloist, songleader and teacher) began after our middle son, Evan, was diagnosed with High Functioning Autism, and was singularly...
Music Is Feeling
Music Is Feeling Riley sits cross-legged on the floor, banging a big, round drum. It’s the beginning of his music therapy session with Noreen Donnell, Clinical Director of Music Therapy...
Avoiding Power Struggles
Avoiding Power Struggles After throwing away meat wrappers, Suzy asks her son, David, to take out the trash before she leaves the room to make a phone call. When Suzy...
Tourette Syndrome: Josh Won Services While Acting as His Own Attorney!
17 year old Josh has Tourette Syndrome, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and learning disabilities. When the school refused to provide an IEP or a 504 plan, Josh acted as his own attorney during due process and prevailed!
PSN Special Needs News: What We’re Sharing About
Here is where we get to share an overview of what has happened within the special needs community. This contains news, blogs, videos, and more… just In case you missed it.
Inspiring Story: Double-amputee Oscar Pistorius sprints to Olympics
Blade Runner: Oscar Pistorius on growing up without legs
Sharing “I CAN!” Attitudes: Dallas & Gabe
The Thrill of the Game I wanted to share a proud moment…I am always the proud mom, but recently my son Dallas, who is 14 (and diagnosed with Autism), began...
When Your Child is Not Welcomed – Dealing with Jerks
When Your Child is Not Welcomed It still makes my blood boil. It’s been two years since we were asked to leave a tumbling class at a local “family fitness...
