People-First Language is a respectful and positive way of speaking. It puts the person first, not their disability.
Categories: Family Support
Buying gifts for my 10-year-old son is hard. He has limited physical movement, so most games and toys don’t interest him.
Categories: Family Support
If you had told me a few years ago that I would be a parent who spoke up for people with disabilities, I would not have believed you. Back then, I was very unhappy with my son having a disability. I had not accepted it. And it really hurt my ability to advocate from the heart.
Categories: Family Support
As a parent to a child with a disability, someone will eventually share the poem "Welcome to Holland" with you. The first time you read it, you may LOVE it. However, over time, people have a variety of emotions. How do you feel about this poem?
Categories: Family Support
If you have lost a child or anyone close to you, you know the significance of the date of death. This is an important, life-changing date. But what does it really mean?
Categories: Family Support
Here are three personal examples of Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) that show different options for education placement.
Categories: Education & Schools
Making a decision that can affect our child’s whole life is difficult. There can be a lot of stress around making a decision that feels so important. I have learned, over the years, that there are some instances where it is best to say “no.”
Categories: Diagnosis & Health Care, Family Support
My son is nonverbal. Truth be told, I don’t know if he’s ever going to talk. And I’ve got no real issue with that. He is who he is, and I love every single little bit of him.
Categories: Family Support
With busy schedules and picky eaters, it’s often difficult for families like mine to plan mealtime together.
Categories: Family Support
After many frustrating attempts, my son finally found his sport.
Categories: Family Support