El Paso, Hudspeth
Once we know why segregation, oppression and unemployment occur, barriers can be removed and the quality of life for people living with disabilities will improve.
Categories: Family Support, Transition to Adulthood
Transition services are processes that help youth with developmental or intellectual disabilities and their families prepare for adulthood. These services provide the support needed to help youth live as independently as possible.
Categories: Transition to Adulthood
What is genetic testing? Genetic testing can help doctors look for changes in genes that may cause disabilities, rare diseases and undiagnosed conditions.
Categories: Diagnosis & Health Care
As a parent, you want to give equal attention to all your children, but when parenting a child with special health care needs, it can be very difficult. It may feel like there is not enough of your attention to go around. More importantly, your other kids might begin to feel left out or invisible.
Categories: Family Support
My husband goes beyond ordinary in his role as a dad.
Categories: Family Support
As a trauma-informed parent, you are ready with the knowledge and understanding to help guide your child through their trauma and in the direction of healing.
Categories: Family Support
A new school year is starting and it’s time to get your child excited and ready to go. Here are some ideas and tips to help make starting a new school year easier for you and your child.
Categories: Education & Schools
Parents of children with disabilities deal with many emotions and stresses. The daily demands of life and the needs of your child can often lead to feelings of isolation.
Categories: Family Support
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and autism often go hand in hand. Here’s how our family deals with the hyperactivity without medications.
Categories: Diagnosis & Health Care, Family Support
There is a saying, “The days are long, but the years are short.” That is a very true statement for our family. Our daughter began her life in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and look at her now!
Categories: Family Support