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Our son just turned twelve. Twelve is a huge number, in my mind. It seems so much older than eleven. I see him differently, yet he’s the same great kid with the same challenges we have always faced with him.
Categories: Transition to Adulthood
During a recent checkup, I was asked, “How do you take care of yourself? I know you work a lot, and you’re a mom - but what about you?” I was caught off-guard.
Categories: Family Support
This query came from my accomplished, well-read, beautiful, and talented adult child. Bet you didn’t see that one coming? Neither did I!
Categories: Family Support
I just knew something was not right with my newly adopted son. If I knew then what I know now, I would have listened more closely to my inner voice.
Categories: Family Support
Our little guy has had a tough time with allergies this year. He has had an almost continuous sore throat and congestion.
Categories: Diagnosis & Health Care, Family Support
Separation anxiety goes hand-in-hand with autism. You can find article after scholarly article on this exact subject - separation anxiety and autism. Here’s one family’s experience with it.
Categories: Family Support
Making the decision to use medication to help manage our child’s disabilities was a complex decision. A hard decision to make. There are advantages and risks. For our son, it has made a huge difference.
Categories: Diagnosis & Health Care, Family Support
We know that kids who have more intense needs are sometimes a challenge. It adds to that challenge when extended family (or close friends) do not understand or are dismissive of the disabilities of our children.
Categories: Family Support