Leigh is in her final years of public school and is preparing for the transition to adult life. One of her transition goals is to have a job doing something she likes.
Categories: Family Support
For me, it’s the memories of the little things that matter the most.
Categories: Family Support
We know that self-care is important. But let’s be honest, we put our kids first and ourselves last. Especially when our kids are not at their best. Here’s how we can give ourselves a break now and then.
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Time flies! My daughter, Dakota, is in middle school now. Along the way, she’s pursued her interests with the support of her teachers and friends.
Categories: Education & Schools
When there is a language barrier, parents have an even tougher time understanding medical terminology.
Categories: Diagnosis & Health Care
I’ve been having a lot of conversations with therapists about my son’s progress and the things we need to work on.
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Parents must educate themselves about each new medication and weigh the side effects versus the benefits.
Categories: Diagnosis & Health Care
Fear of losing SSI and the resulting Medicaid health insurance keeps families from allowing their kids to work, especially while in high school. Here’s how to use SSI Employment Supports so your child can work without losing benefits.
Categories: Transition to Adulthood
My daughter, Alex, has loved being a Girl Scout. She has been included in her troop and experienced the Girl Scout Promise firsthand.
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I know one of the last things new parents of a child born with physical disabilities will think about is all the specialized equipment their child will need.
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