Supported Employment Success: Elizabeth’s Promotion
Because growth doesn’t stop after graduation, supported employment success is built one small win at a time. Elizabeth’s story shows how those wins add up to big independence. Elizabeth just…
Elizabeth’s Journey
Back-to-School Tips Special Needs (Stress-Free Strategies)
A new school year is here, and these back-to-school tips special needs families can rely on will help you ease the transition. Whether you just waved at the bus or…
Special Needs Family Vacation: Flexibility & Small Wins
This was our best special needs family vacation yet—proof that flexibility, preparation, and tiny wins can add up to big confidence. If your family is planning a special needs vacation,…
Being the Expert on Your Child- Anticipating Emotions and Planning for that
Graduation for her brother, Michael Emily, her beloved sister is home on vacation. Elizabeth has her new summer schedule (Her work with the schools change into a summer schedule) Pick…
Accepting Change & Embracing Growth Together!
What She Loved, She May Not Love So Much Anymore… I used to feel bad but I am teaching myself that I don’t need to. I used to think why…
Timing is Everything: Planning a Trip and When to Tell Elizabeth
So how do we handle or decide how to tell Elizabeth something that might be stressful to her? Timing is everything! I will let you know what we have done…
Avoiding Backsliding: The Active Effort of Practicing Good Habits
So I am about 4 months out from the fall that broke my leg It happened on November 2nd. And it has been quite the journey since…… And it is…
Managing Elizabeth’s Adult Schedule: Working on Enjoying Downtime
As many of us know, very rarely do our children with special needs stay on a plateau, an even keel or simply the same spot for long. There are always…
Celebrating Elizabeth’s 26th Birthday: Embracing Uniqueness and Joy
Happy 26th Birthday to Elizabeth It was a good day for her, well 4 good days for her. Everyone who works with her in life has had their “Birthday” time…
The Power of Teamwork and Listening: Our Journey with Elizabeth
I know that many people ask me how I did or rather, better, how WE did all that we did for Elizabeth? How did you know what to do? Is…