By now, unless you are hiding under a cool, shaded rock, you probably already know that April is Autism Awareness Acceptance Month. And you may already know that Autism is the fastest-growing developmental disorder in the United States. But did you know it is also the most underfunded? I have three daughters that are on the Autism […]
Category Archives: Special Needs
We knew she was different. We know our daughter is awesome, quirky, unique, creative and beautiful. Others could see it too. Even at a couple of months old, we would hear, “She’s so alert!” She doesn’t miss a thing! She’s so open and friendly!” Many of her concerning ‘behaviors’ were observable at home at that […]
When you’re pregnant you spend a lot of time thinking about your baby. What will he be like? Who will he look like? Is he going to have my lack of direction and clumsiness and love for reading? Or will he be able to navigate anywhere any time like his dad and be much more […]
Have you ever wanted to make a wish and have it come true? What would you wish for, a bedroom makeover, a get-away vacation, or meeting a famous person? For children managing to brave a smile in the face of medical challenges, a wish is an opportunity have a dream come true and put aside […]
Have you more than ever, needed sensory fun and educational activities to keep your toddler busy? I know the feeling all too well! Having a toddler who won’t sit still, is definitely challenging to say the least. At 12:00 am, I am on my phone searching for fun sensory activities for my little one to […]
Today started off normal enough – breakfast, feeding horses with my toddler, and watching the new Disney princess. Then we went to have some blood work done. Well, you would think it would be the actual blood drawing process that wiped us out, but no – it was the 45-minute wait with a toddler having […]
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