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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 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
Making life decisions for your young child who has a disability can be so hard. Here is one father’s story about the struggle to decide wheelchair or walker.
Categories: Diagnosis & Health Care, Family Support
You should get a second opinion if you are uncomfortable with your child’s treatment information or diagnosis.
Categories: Diagnosis & Health Care, Family Support
I picked up a copy of the book “Wonder” the other day and decided to give it a try. The book discusses the experiences of a fictional character named Auggie with facial disfigurement as he tries to navigate through the challenges of middle school.
Categories: Education & Schools
I got to sit on a panel discussion for disability-related issues. In addition to another parent, there were three adults with a variety of disabilities who shared their experience on everything from doctors to their time in college.
Categories: Family Support, Transition to Adulthood
Finding the right gift that engages our son, who is non-verbal, can be a challenge. But how great it is when we get it right!
Categories: Family Support
Finding reliable and qualified childcare during the summer can be stressful. Here are one dad’s tips for making it work.
Categories: Family Support
There may come a time when a doctor suggests your child be tested for a possible medical condition. Deciding whether or not to do the testing can be a difficult decision for parents. When is it necessary and when is it just too much information that you may never use?
Categories: Diagnosis & Health Care, Family Support
I didn’t want my son’s disability to define him, let alone our family…but despite my wishes, his disability has defined us and has defined him. And guess what I realized.
Categories: Family Support
Finding ways to save time, effort, and get financial help can be a surprise and a great help. Here is one father’s story of how a little effort helped a lot.
Categories: Insurance & Financial Help, Family Support