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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
There are days when I want to give up and resign from being the mom. But I don’t. And here is why.
Categories: Family Support
Sibling birth order creates family dynamics, but in some cases, the birth order changes when a child with a disability is added to the family. So don’t always believe in the typical birth order myths.
Categories: Family Support
The older my son gets, the more I realize that he is routine driven. Wake up is at the exact same time. Meals have to be at the exact same time. Naps have to be at the exact same time. We can deviate from the routine slightly, provided that the deviation isn’t severe…but for the most part, we are driven by routine.
Categories: Family Support
Wheelchairs must have regular adjustments for a growing child. Some you can do at home, others need input and help from therapists, doctors, and mobility providers.
Categories: Diagnosis & Health Care
Here are some helpful tips and resources for raising a child with a disability from a mom who’s raised two!
Categories: Family Support
One mom discusses her frustration when people don’t listen to her daughter who uses a communication device.
Categories: Family Support
Most of us look forward to breaks in our routine. It’s the time to sleep in, clean out closets, catch up on movies, and visit with friends. I welcome the chance for all of this, but for my son, it’s not that simple.
Categories: Family Support
Finding a new doctor can be a challenge, especially when your child ages out of their pediatrician’s services. Learn about the process one mom went through to find a new doctor for her child.
Categories: Diagnosis & Health Care
Preparing for an ARD meeting is tough and emotionally exhausting. You’re planning your child’s education–for their future–and you want to get it right. Here are tips to help you be successful.
Categories: Education & Schools
Most people hear the term PTSD and think of soldiers returning from war. But having a child in the NICU/PICU can result into PTSD, too. Here are some common symptoms of PTSD and suggestions for getting help.
Categories: Diagnosis & Health Care, Family Support