Fitness as a Gateway to Independence
At one time, Fidele required 10 minute breaks between 30 second periods of exercise. During “break” time he would wander back and forth, play with the odd piece of string...
Special Needs
Did You Know That the Lucky Fin Project (LFP) Has Sent Handmade Bracelets All Over the World to Individuals with Limb Differences and Their Families?
Did you know that since July 2010, The Lucky Fin Project (LFP) has sent over 800 handmade bracelets all over the world to individuals with limb differences and their families?...
Sharing “I CAN!” attitudes: Jake & Matthew
FIRST- Junior Sportsman of the year award I have a very special moment with my wonderful son to share. Jake has Kabuki Syndrome, a complex syndrome that is different with...
Special Fans: Elaina Faith & Her Daddy
Elaina Faith & her Daddy Elaina has a rare genetic Disorder called Leukodystrophy and Heart condition called Severe Aortic Stenosis! Submitted by Gabi Hayslett Post pics to our wall… and...
Ask Special Parents: Help! My baby is in the hospital and the Dr. said he can come home soon if I can find nursing.
ASK SPECIAL PARENTS HELP! My baby is in the hospital and the Dr. said he can come home soon if I can find nursing. I live in Hopkinsville, KY., and...
Calling all…. Engineers?
Doctors, Nurses, Teachers… Engineers? LeTourneau University Engineering Students Get Lesson in Service The professionals that typically come to mind when people think of serving professions include nurses, teachers, and fire...
Sharing “I CAN!” Attitudes Jaeden, Matthew, Kayla
Proud of Himself! My son, Jaeden, is 4 years old and has Cerebral Palsy and FASD. He was in his first “play” this past weekend! He was so proud of...
Tiny Light Niko
Niko Meet our first teenaged Tiny Light, Niko. Though confined to a wheelchair, Niko gets to do a lot of the same things as his brother. He loves skiing and...
Will Parenting Like the Tiger Mother Improve Your Special Needs Child’s Academic Performance?
Tiger Mother The Tiger Mother craze is sweeping America. Most people have heard about Amy Chua, who authored a controversial book entitled “Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother.” The book...
The Data Dilemma – It’s a Love-HateThing
The Data Dilemma – It’s a Love-HateThing I am not a Behavior Analyst. I only play one in real life. You see, as a parent of a child with special...
