As the mother of a child with several diagnoses, every day can bring both new and familiar challenges. There is much written about how we deal with those. But how about the successes? Are we as familiar with them?
Categories: Family Support
Parents of children with disabilities often ask me about programs that help cover the cost of the items their kid needs. Here are a few places to start looking for financial assistance.
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There is a saying, “The days are long, but the years are short.” That is a very true statement for our family. Our daughter began her life in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and look at her now!
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To celebrate, or not to celebrate? That is the autism question.
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Back in the 1970s, there was a song called “Superman” by Donna Fargo with the line, “your hang-ups keep messing with mine…” I can so relate to that phrase!
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Making the decision to use medication to help manage our child’s disabilities was a complex decision. A hard decision to make. There are advantages and risks. For our son, it has made a huge difference.
Categories: Diagnosis & Health Care, Family Support
Life lessons one mom learned from being her daughter’s mother and caregiver.
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The concept of self-determination should be fostered in people with disabilities. Everyone should have a voice and choice in life.
Categories: Family Support