Tag: special needs

Being the parent of a child with a special needs diagnosis comes with unique challenges. From the moment that first diagnosis is shared, to...

Our job as parents is to help our kids grow, develop, and thrive. And while it's not a commonly used term in everyday life, a...

It's no secret, we're seeing more concerns regarding mental health in kids. The most commonly diagnosed mental disorders in children and adolescents include ADHD, anxiety...

Why would a mom hide a scissors and a Boy Scout Camp jackknife in her closet? If you've had a child diagnosed with a mental...

I always had the strange feeling that I was not like other girls; that I couldn't do the things my friends could. I had a...

One of the most common questions I hear is, "How can I explain differences to my kids?" Followed up with, "Is it okay to...

My daughter, Gracelynn, failed her hearing test at birth. As expectant parents, we had fantasized about what her personality traits might be, who she would...

I am a physical therapist and have worked in the school system for 19 years. My own four children go to public school, and...

Hip dysplasia: have you ever heard of it? Don't feel bad if you haven't because up until about two years ago, I had never...

No one said it would be easy to raise a child with Down syndrome. And it definitely isn’t. But in the five years of...