Real Life…with the Hopkins Family
A family’s story about a tattoo that led to a family business with a universal social message
Parenting
Autism is my Interior Designer
I’ve worked with several different interior designers over the past five years. Sadly, David Bromstad of HGTV has never been
You Live what you THINK!
Somewhere along the way, I either heard this saying, dreamed the saying, or read it someplace. In any event, it seems to be a fitting saying as it relates to this issue
Managing Melt Downs 101
I don’t care who you are – at some point it’s going to happen to you. I am talking about managing meltdowns. Celebrities define their careers with them. However, for parents of special needs children, meltdowns, or drama, are part of daily life
Catch the Waves
Surfers For Autism was formed with the simple concept of introducing a handful of children on the autism spectrum to the healing powers of the ocean
Kids with Special Needs and Family Travel
Summer travel with a special needs child can definitely add adventure to your plans. Still, take time for careful planning and discuss things with the whole family first, so that an adventure doesn’t translate into a nightmare
Where’s the RESPITE?
I don’t think there’s any anywhere…
This line runs through my head just about every weekend!
Traveling with our ASD child
Fifteen years ago, we adopted Matthew, our son with special needs from Russia. He was 3 at the time. I never imagined that I would learn so much in such a short period
Stress-Free Vacations with Special Needs Kids: Your Essential Guide
The excitement of going on a family vacation can be matched only by the stress parents experience as they prepare for the excursion. Parents of children with disabilities have special considerations to keep in mind
Snacks That Go the Distance
Being health conscious and having a busy schedule can sometimes be complicated. Sometimes snacks and meals are pushed back and you and your family are left starving for
