When you have a child with mental illness, the road is long and hard. Finding a lifeline—someone who knows what it is like—can make all the difference.
Categories: Family Support
It is so important to keep your papers organized when you have a child with an Individual Education Program (IEP). No one wants to spend hours and days trying to hunt down and organize everything when in crisis mode. It’s easier if you stay on top of it from the beginning.
Categories: Education & Schools
Everyone seems to have a perfect life on Facebook. When we look at Instagram, we see all the beautiful photos. We have a glimpse into the perfect lives of friends and strangers. But the problem is, it’s not real.
Categories: Family Support
In the disability community, some terms are used almost interchangeably. How do you know which one to use?
Categories: Diagnosis & Health Care
No one ever knows the right thing to say to a parent who has lost a child. Honestly, there is no “right thing.” Here’s a simple tip: Don’t avoid talking about the child who has passed. The parents want to know that they live on in your memories.
Categories: Family Support
As your child’s parent, you are an important member of their educational team. I hope these tips help you along the way.
Categories: Education & Schools
Here’s the truth of it: Raising a child with a disability is messy. Here's how to make it a little less messy.
Categories: Family Support
I'm very good at getting what is right for my son. Conflict doesn’t scare me a bit.
Categories: Transition to Adulthood
Where can you find the latest and greatest disability products and services for you or your child? Right here in Houston at the Houston Abilities Expo!
Categories: Diagnosis & Health Care
Schedule changes aren’t always easy for kids with autism. But sometimes there’s no other choice.
Categories: Family Support