There may come a time when a doctor suggests your child be tested for a possible medical condition. Deciding whether or not to do the testing can be a difficult decision for parents. When is it necessary and when is it just too much information that you may never use?
Categories: Diagnosis & Health Care, Family Support
I didn’t want my son’s disability to define him, let alone our family…but despite my wishes, his disability has defined us and has defined him. And guess what I realized.
Categories: Family Support
From time to time, we all need a break. Our kids need a break, too. They work hard between all their treatments, therapies, medications, school, etc. How can you make sure that your child gets the break they need, but that they don’t regress in the process?
Categories: Family Support
As parents, we sometimes come up with or are told some great tricks to repurpose things to help our child. Here are some cost-saving ways to use pool noodles to make bed rails and a sensory ball pit.
Categories: Family Support
Finding qualified respite care providers is a challenge many parents face. Here is some valuable information that might make the search easier.
Categories: Family Support
Every parent has the right to ask anyone to join them at their child's ARD meeting.
Categories: Family Support, Education & Schools
Sometimes we forget that our children are limitless. At any given moment, they can surprise us when we least expect it.
Categories: Family Support
Parents, teachers, and therapists all communicating and working together can greatly benefit your child.
Categories: Family Support, Education & Schools
As a first-time parent, I remember thinking that of all the things I missed the most, sleep was at the top of the list. Now there is no doubt in my mind whatsoever.
Categories: Family Support
Here is how our family enjoyed the happy occasion of our son's sweet 16th birthday with not a meltdown in sight.
Categories: Family Support