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
Parenting
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
Over, Under, and True: Generalization and Fitness
“Bradley,” a highly motivated 5-year old athlete that I’ve just begun working with, was bouncing around the room, ecstatic over
GFCF on a Budget
One comment I always hear regarding the GFCF diet is about the expense. So many families are reluctant to
‘For Jason…A Mother’s Story’
I became a mom at the age of nineteen, to a beautiful, perfect little boy named Jason Matthew Burkhardt. My dream of becoming a mother was
“Real Life”… with “Momentrepreneur” Yvonne Pierre
As a “Momentrepreneur” and a Special Needs advocate, Yvonne shares about how she had to choose between avoiding pain and being a fully present mother to a Special Needs baby
Planning a Move: Mapping Your Strategy
Moving to a new location disrupts your life! For any family this can be a time of chaos. There is the adventure of newness, but also a maddening confusion. Everything and everyone is certainly somewhere, but where?
Finding Common Ground: Working Together to Resolve Behavioral Challenges
Amy is a bright, happy 4 year-old girl who lives at home with her parents and 12 year old sister. She has developmental delays that make it difficult for Amy to understand social cues
Relationship Rescue: How Do I Get My Child Interested in Sports
“How do I get my child interested in sports or recreation of any kind?”
