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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
When we changed my son's daily routine, I had to seek out some comfort and stability. Here's how I did it.
Categories: Family Support
Every morning my son gets on the bus and is assisted by two wonderful people. They treat him with the utmost respect and love. Talking to him, making sure he’s taken care of, smiling and happy. But will they be like that when he’s older?
Categories: Family Support, Transition to Adulthood
Taking care of yourself is one of the most important things you can do for yourself and your family. Get out there and do it.
Categories: Family Support
As parents, we have to know our kids in order to effectively work with doctors. Especially for those of us with children who are nonverbal or cognitively impaired.
Categories: Diagnosis & Healthcare, Family Support
When my son was born, I had a few people tell me that special children only come to special parents. And honestly, I didn’t particularly like that—because I didn’t feel special.
Categories: Family Support
Sometimes, when you think it’s the right thing to do, it turns out it isn’t. Change your direction and move ahead with a better plan.
Categories: Family Support
Being a parent of a child with a disability can be a tremendously lonely experience. No one seems to understand what we go through. It’s hard to talk to someone about these concerns when they probably just don’t “get it.”
Categories: 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
We have lots of documents that are critical to my son’s care. We have medical records, prescriptions, therapy reports, school reports…and more. The ability to access those documents quickly and easily is important. It can be helpful when trying to get my point across to doctors or school administrators.
Categories: Education & Schools
There are many well-meaning folks who try to help when you have a child with a disability. It is important to find out what kind of support you really need. Here is one parent’s story.
Categories: Family Support