The Gift of a Limb
The Gift of a Limb Preparing to Receive a Gift: January 16, 2003 was possibly the darkest day of my life. The sight of our son, Wyatt’s, black and lifeless...
Special Needs
Sharing! Updates: Caring Santa, Toy Guide, and Freedom Chair
Caring, Sensitive Santa Caring Santa is an opportunity for children with special needs and their families to enjoy a photo session with Santa. Extra care has been taken to support...
ASK Angie ASL – FROZEN
FROZEN: The hit movie of the season: let’s take some time to learn some fun winter themed signs that also correlate with the movie. Starting with the word “frozen”, which...
Dealing with Changes in School Routines During the Holiday Season
Dealing with Changes in School Routines During the Holiday Season For many households, the holiday season is a time filled with changes in routine, which can be stressful for both...
A New School for Rebecca
A New School for Rebecca Walking out of Rebecca’s IEP meeting, Deanna was both overjoyed and filled with dread. Her daughter was being transferred to a new, inclusive, state-of-the art...
Family: Where Life Begins & Love Never Ends
Family: Where Life Begins & Love Never Ends I knew I wanted to be a parent my whole life. In my mid-30’s, I realized it wasn’t going to happen “naturally”....
Private Duty Nursing: What Is It? Why You Need It? And How to Get It
Private Duty Nursing I am a mom of a special needs child that is medically complex. For the first 2 years of his life, my husband and I did everything...
Meet Special Mom Bianca Derocher
Creatively helping to support her family My husband and I are the proud parents to a tender-hearted, smiley-faced, special needs 3-year-old who has been the center of the happiest and...
Helping the Games Begin! Growing VIP Soccer Through ABA
One of the biggest challenges in growing VIP Soccer is convincing parents that their special needs child or adult can benefit through participation. Many parents understandably perceive soccer as a...
Memory Disabilities
Some children with learning disabilities have difficulty organizing their thoughts and verbally expressing them.
