My Little Nemo
We are often the main attraction in a new place. Our son is like the little fish, Nemo. He has one fin (right forearm) shorter than the other. It’s not...
Special Needs
Getting Ahead of the Game: Changing Behavior and Family Life
Changing Behavior and Family Life Amy was five years old, an only child living with both parents. Although Amy had some wonderful strengths, moments of thoughtfulness and calm only punctuated...
Different Ability Awareness
Different Ability Awareness October is Disability Awareness Month! We are asking our readers to support Disability Awareness through the month of October. We propose the simple act of sharing and...
Taking Personal Time for Ourselves Away from Autism
Taking Personal Time for Ourselves Sometimes it is really hard, if not completely impossible, to take any time away from Autism for ourselves. During these past few months, I have...
Cheering Your Child on to Success – How to Prepare for an IEP
Cheering Your Child on to Success – How to Prepare for an IEP I am a fan of public education; I wave my pennant because I am proud to be...
How to Help Students with Special Needs Avoid Bullying
Recent tragedies have reminded us all that bullying can have heartbreaking consequences for students in our schools.
You Live what you THINK!
Somewhere along the way, I either heard this saying, dreamed the saying, or read it someplace. In any event, it seems to be a fitting saying as it relates to this issue
Proud Moments Reaching Milestones
Proud Moments are any time that you have been extremely proud of your child with special needs. Read on to share in pride & joy of everyday accomplishments
Real Life…with the Hopkins Family
A family’s story about a tattoo that led to a family business with a universal social message
