An encounter on the playground the other day taught me something. My guard is always up when I'm with my son. Maybe it shouldn't be.
Categories: Family Support
This year, my son’s school field trip was 3 nights and 2-and-a-half days of teaching and activities. Here's how our planning helped make it a success.
Categories: Family Support, Education & Schools
It’s not unusual for people diagnosed with autism to have co-existing disorders. For my son, the combination of autism, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and Tourette syndrome can make life challenging.
Categories: Family Support
Last year, a new TV sitcom aired on ABC called Speechless. The story is about the daily life of a regular American family, and one of their sons has cerebral palsy. It was a hit, and my family loves it!
Categories: Family Support
We can't always stop disasters from happening, but we can be prepared.
Categories: Family Support
Let your friends and family know what to send when you're at the hospital—and how to pack your own hospital survival kit.
Categories: Family Support
Here’s a story of a mom who stepped in to help another mom in the waiting room.
Categories: Family Support
Getting a wheelchair for your child can be a long process, but so worth it.
Categories: Diagnosis & Health Care, Family Support
There are lots of things to consider when packing your child’s go bag. Here are a few ideas to help you determine what you bag needs to contain.
Categories: Diagnosis & Health Care, Family Support
What it's like to experience the lack of a medical home—and how one could help.
Categories: Diagnosis & Health Care