How to Tend to Special Needs Child on Thanksgiving
Raise your hand if you cannot believe we are one day away from Thanksgiving, the official unofficial beginning…
Back-to-School & IEP Tips
I looked my 10 year old in the eye just yesterday and said: “Michael, you know we have…
Elizabeth: Speech Goals
GOALS. My wish list. Two things that I have carried with me since Elizabeth was born. Actually, more…
Socialization at School
Sometimes it is weird how you will look back on certain times in your life and see the…
Learning to Behave in Public
I think one of the hardest things to do when raising a child with special needs is to…
Middle School Awaits
It is funny but just as soon as you get used to something, that something changes. I am sure…
Overcoming the Unexpected
Learning something from a previous experience or mistake is a common thing in life. We all do it. …
A Mother Learns Many Lessons
Elizabeth is one of those children, lucky or unlucky, depending on how you see it, who has a…
Interning in Advocacy
I left everyone last month by saying that Elizabeth was going to school! What an accomplishment for her…
STEPPING OUT OF THE OASIS AND BACK INTO LIFE
It is funny or maybe not funny, but ironic that with a special needs child all the things you…