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Navigate Life Texas: Resources for kids with disabilities and special needs
Navigate Life Texas: Resources for kids with disabilities and special needs
I have a friend who is full of wisdom. He has autism, and I have learned important things from him. The lessons learned include slowing down to enjoy the details.
Categories: Family Support
Raising a child with a mental illness is stressful. It takes an emotional toll on the entire family. Make sure you have a strong support network. It makes a huge difference.
Categories: Family Support
Here are one mom’s suggestions for being prepared for an emergency room visit for your child.
Categories: Diagnosis & Health Care, Family Support
It can be hard to get the many medical providers in your child's life to talk to each other. How can you make sure everyone is rowing in the same direction? Here are some helpful tips.
Categories: Diagnosis & Health Care
Hear one mom’s description of what happens during and after a medical crisis, including the anxiety and urgency and then the letdown afterward.
Categories: Family Support
It is very helpful for parents of children with disabilities to do leadership and advocacy training. This is an important part of planning your child's path to a successful future!
Categories: Family Support, Transition to Adulthood
One mom explains the process of choosing social events and responsibilities for her family. There is a series of questions to consider before accepting an invitation or going to an activity.
Categories: Family Support
For teens or young adults without a driver's license, a government-issued photo ID card is a good thing to have.
Categories: Transition to Adulthood
Making others understand that children with disabilities get childhood illnesses just like any other kid. And it is not because of their disability– it’s because they are kids.
Categories: Family Support
Is your child ready for overnight camp? Sometimes it's the parents who aren't ready!
Categories: Family Support, Transition to Adulthood