Thousands of apps can help children with disabilities communicate and develop new skills. Here's how to select the best ones.
One thing that's been on my mind for a long time is a simple question: Why isn't disability considered part of diversity?
This article discusses the emotions and coping mechanisms that go along with having a child with a life-threatening disease that is very complex and confusing.
A birthday can mean a lot more than just being a year older. For children with special health care needs, a birthday can be a victory. For my daughter, Casey, birthdays were HUGE. They still are.
My young son had multiple psychological diagnoses and his behaviors were out of control.
Everything seems like a battle to me. A frustrating, on-going battle. Is it and why?
Our son has a long list of diagnosed conditions and some only came about because of our pursuit to find answers.
We cross paths with many people day-to-day. Sometimes I can tell that someone may want to ask a question, or just say hello, but they don’t. Hopefully, these suggestions can help to break down some barriers and help others approach families of children with disabilities with more ease and understanding.
There is no right or wrong way to grieve. It gives no warning and has no timetable. Learning to live with it takes time. Here is one mother's experience.
If you have a child with special health care needs and a typically developing child, then you have probably already discovered that we continually mourn the “loss.”