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I Want To Say Something – I love Autism!
I want to say something that might surprise you. It would have surprised me 8 […]
All Behavior is a Form of Communication: So How Do I Figure Out What They are Saying?
Did you know all behavior is a form of communication? Dig deeper to learn how to understand what your child might be telling you by acting out.
What Sports Can Teach Us About Success
I have found that I am most successful at writing first thing in the morning. […]
The Autism Journey- a mother shares 6 tips on how she navigated her way from preschool to senior year
By: Stephanie Synder Alex was diagnosed with mild to moderate autism and ADHD at 2 […]
What moms want you to know about their children with Down syndrome
Did you know that October is Down syndrome awareness month? If I am being honest, […]
Five Strategies for Parents to Navigate the New School Year
It feels like I have just recovered from the anxiety, shock and stress that non […]
“…autism is so much more than ‘being quirky.’”- An Interview with Kayla, her views of having autism
“I have high-functioning autism!” Kayla announces proudly. Any stereotypes of being “shy” or “socially awkward” […]
Special Needs Parents Understand the Uncertainty of Covid-19
There has been a lot of fear and uncertainty associated with the Covid-19 crisis, specifically […]
A Mother’s Journey of Hope & Blessings: Raising a Son with Autism
Our Story On January 24, 2015, Mike and I welcomed the most beautiful baby boy […]
World Autism Day; I Wear Blue for Their Sibling
Today we wear blue. Blue to celebrate and honor those with autism. This awareness day […]
Special Needs Mommas, I’m Here to Help Carry the Weight
As the executive director of a nonprofit serving individuals with disabilities, I have become a […]
Dear Mom: I Turned Out Okay!
Dear Mom, I know raising my brother, who has a disability, takes a toll on […]
Special Olympics: A Story Behind Every Athlete
Today in Kentucky was Special Olympics State Bowling Competition held in Louisville, Kentucky. Over 1,500 […]
Family and Friends to those with Disabilities Find the Reasons to Be Thankful
Today in America we are celebrating Thanksgiving. Each month while writing these blogs, the topics […]
Girls’ Trip Inspired Me to be a Better Mother
Suitcase is unpacked , kids are loved on, house is back organized, and laundry is […]
Educational Inclusion Approach Should Have Meaning Behind It: The debate about inclusion
Students, teachers, and parents have spent the last few weeks gearing up for another school […]
6 tips for the first week of school for Special Needs Parents!
From experience as a teacher and a caretaker to an adult with Autism, these are […]
Raising a Child with Special Needs; The Concern for the Parent’s Health is Critical
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention website,15.1% of all children and 1 […]
Series of Emotions: Protective, Possessive, and Pride are the Powerful Emotions that come with Having a Sibling with a Disability
I saved the best emotion for last in the series of emotions of understanding the […]
Series of Emotions: Does It Make Me a Bad Sibling, because I Sometimes Hate the Disability?
I know hate is a strong word, but sometimes I just want to hate. I […]
Series of Emotions: 10 Situations That Causes Jealousy When You have a Sibling with a Disability
When growing up with siblings there is usually a jealousy card that gets played, and […]
Happy Father’s Day to Those Dads Who Father Differently
I could only imagine what a man dreams about when becoming a father. One might […]
Series on Emotions: Embarrassment That Came with The Situations Related to My Sibling’s Disability
If you were to look up the definition of embarrassed you would find these words: […]
Series on Emotions: The Guilt a Person Carries When Their Sibling has a Disability
It was time to walk out of the door of my house and get in […]