GFCF Holiday Recipes and Hints on Eating Outside of the Home
GFCF Holiday Recipes The holiday season is upon us. Most of us enjoy this season, a time to be with friends and family, giving and receiving gifts and cards and...
Parenting
Take Advantage of the Little Moments
Little Moments We time. Even uttering those words to myself in my head makes me chuckle a bit. Having a special needs child makes you reevaluate and redefine many things;...
Our Little Angel
When we last wrote about our little angel, Jayson, he was in his first year of many medical conditions that he would be encountering. Although it was an extremely stressful...
Families Who Receive Grant Money: Do They Belong to a Secret Society?
I’ve heard more than one parent of a Special Needs child talk about getting a grant for this or that over the years. When pressed for details, the answer is...
Real Life with Eustacia Cutler
Eustacia Cutler Mother of four children. Her oldest child is Temple Grandin, who has become a successful person with autism in the world today. Of all the incredible people I’ve...
Power of Prevention: Heading Off Difficult Behavior
In the past, children’s challenging behavior was typically addressed with consequences (usually punishment) imposed after the problem behavior occurred. Parents, teachers, and other people supporting children with special needs are now...
Sharing “I CAN!” Attitudes: Emily
Emily is a 5 1/2 year old with multiple labels. She is non-verbal, but, has her own unique way of communicating with eye gazing, facial expressions and body motions. Many...
The Present
I was walking across the yard today with Seth, as I have done so many times before, after getting him off of the bus. We were strolling more than walking,...
Art from the heart! Meet the Artist Angie
Angie Hometown: Brandon, Mississippi Angie is full of Love: Love of Hanna Montana, the Jonas Brothers, High School Musical and anything Disney. She loves to sing and dance. And she...
Thanksgiving: Less Barriers, Love’s Bounty
Thanksgiving: Less Barriers, Love’s Bounty Thanksgiving brings up images of family gathered around juicy turkeys, full platters of mashed potatoes and a tidal wave of other delectable dishes. A disability...
