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,…
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A Parent’s Perspective: The Journey of Feeding & Mealtime
As I watch Elizabeth eat her dinner and salad. And I gently remind her to eat slowly…again. I am made aware that that is our biggest work now… to continue…
A Parent’s Perspective: Introduction to the Newsletter
Hi to everyone! My name is Michele Gianetti, and I am a mother to 3 beautiful children. My middle child, Elizabeth, has special needs. She was diagnosed at 2 ½…
Elizabeth: Graduating From High School!
I know that most of you know our story. I know that most of you know that our beautiful Elizabeth has two disorders. And I know you know that our…
Wrapping Up the First Year of College
So hard to believe that Elizabeth is finishing her first year at her college program. I am so proud of her and all she is doing and all she is…
Elizabeth: Mindfulness
I know we have all heard the term Mindfulness. And we are all made aware of the good of “being in the moment.” To be “in the moment” requires that…
Planning for Summer a Full Season Ahead
I have a friend who is quite spontaneous. From the last minute requests to meet for coffee to quick trips with her children, it is all done at the last…
Elizabeth: Speech Goals
GOALS. My wish list. Two things that I have carried with me since Elizabeth was born. Actually, more like since the minute she was diagnosed. Goals and my wish list.…
How We Survive the Holiday Season
Merry Christmas, Happy New Year … Welcome to the holiday season! When you have a child with special needs, many days go by and you don’t necessarily think about your…