Lifting Others: Julie Hornok
Vacationing with sensory needs is exhausting. Julie Hornok, mother autism advocate, shares how she helps her daughter success through visual schedules. Simplify your plans and stay in one spot to find peace.
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Lifting Others: Kate Swenson
Kate Swenson shares her story on the Finding Cooper’s Voice blog to support families navigating non-verbal autism challenges. Try planning a local cabin trip or park picnic to make travel easier. You belong.
Lifting Others: Taking Care of Ourselves
Finding balance while advocating for special needs families can feel like a heavy load. Explore how taking care of yourselves through a special needs moms retreat helps you find rest and community.
Their Tears and Fears. Masks and More: How to Really Help Your Child Thrive in the New Normal
Adjusting to daily changes can feel overwhelming for everyone. Focus on helping children thrive in the new normal by practicing simple routines together. You are doing enough; take a breath today.
Friends of Brian: Achieving Quality of Life Through GAP
Building a future for your child can feel overwhelming. Many friends achieving goals through gap planning find comfort in shared support. Try scheduling monthly meetings to discuss small steps together. You are capable.
Lifting Others: Lisa Peña
Vacationing can feel like hard work when you are an autism mother. Try setting just one simple goal for the trip, like Isla family did. You are doing a wonderful job. Take time for yourself at MOCHA retreats to recharge.
Practical Tools for Learning Anywhere
Adjusting to changing school routines can feel overwhelming when you are balancing so much. Explore the best apps for homeschooling disabled learners to simplify your daily lessons and find calm, helpful educational apps for special needs students today.
Coronavi…yesss!? Do You Find You’re Saying “Yes” More Often?
Elizabeth had some cookies after dinner,” I said cheerfully yesterday – a rare exception for sugar here! “But we’ll brush our teeth so tomorrow’s breakfast won’t be sweet.” She smiled wide and dashed off to snack, knowing rules still applied but with gentle flexibility. Holding flexible limits helps us manage anxiety in uncertain times.
Reading Help! What Parents Need to Know to Help Their Special Needs Child Read
Nurturing Your Special Needs Child’s Reading Journey Reading is a fundamental skill that opens doors to learning, independence, and joy. For children with special needs, developing strong reading abilities can be particularly rewarding—but also presents unique challenges. As you navigate this journey, remember that you are not alone!
Staying at Home Tech Tips to Help Throughout Your Day
Family Time During Isolation: Fun Tools to Keep Everyone Connected Staying home doesn’t mean you have to miss out on fun. Try these tech tips from BridgingApps: Make a Call: Use Zoom Cloud Meetings to connect with friends and relatives, even if they’re far away.