Make-A-Wish Is Not Just for Sick or Dying Kids
Make-A-Wish We were recently at a doctor appointment with our 3 1/2 year old son when the doctor asked “had we ever thought about applying for a wish to be...
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Did You Know Camp Chatterbox Is a Unique Camp for Children Who Use Computers to Communicate?
Camp Chatterbox, sponsored by Children’s Specialized Hospital, is a weeklong overnight camp in Monmouth, New Jersey, for children and young adults, ages 5-22, who use synthesized Augmentative and Alternative Communication...
The Best Advice I Have for Parents of Kids with Special Needs
Posted by Jacquie Gorman Sortland on Friday, February 12, 2016 To any parent with Special Needs kiddo, the best advice I have for you is don’t give up This is...
2016 Cover Winner: Lucas James Johnstone
Lucas James Johnstone Lucas James Johnstone (left, 13) was born with Down syndrome. Lucas loves all sports especially hockey, wrestling, swimming and body boarding and skiing. He just started skiing...
Mommy’s Timeout: Alaskan Mountains Matanuska Glacier
Take a time out and use visualization meditation to relax. Imagine yourself here rafting atop the Alaskan Mountains. Enjoy the beautiful serenity of this pristine glacier water. Take a...
Sharing “I Can!” Attitudes: Jumpin’for Joy
Jumpin’for joy My son has Asperger’s and is currently out of mainstream secondary school due to his difficulties. On Saturday, he got Gold at the Lincolnshire Gymnastics Association Floor and...
Is the IEP Individualized or Cookie-Cutter?
Is the IEP individualized or cookie-cutter? I am sure I am not alone. You are sitting at the IEP meeting and wondering if your child’s IEP is “individualized” as it...
Boosting Your Happiness
Strategies for Elevating Happiness This Year! The daily stresses of being a parent can take a toll on one’s overall well-being and happiness. It is important that we take a...
New Year’s Guide to a Powerful & Harmonious You
A Powerful & Harmonious You Parenting a child with special needs can be overwhelming; one day life is calm and steady and the next is not. The uncertainties can leave...
Where to Go if Your Child Needs a Job or Help with Post High School Education
I am breaking my mold today and not writing about food. One of the other jobs I do is to assist those with disabilities in seeking employment and helping them...
