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Life in the Trenches from a Special Needs Parenting Advocate
If we can all agree that parenting is difficult, frustrating, and overwhelming mixed in with the many joys of nurturing a young person; then special needs/autism caregiving is like parenting on steroids – everything is heightened. This means that the challenges as an autism mom and advocate often bring me to my knees, and the…
A Special Birthday for My Son with Autism
A Special Birthday for My Son with Autism My son recently turned sixteen! A milestone birthday. I wanted this birthday to feel special to my son. It was a milestone after all. How did we celebrate this milestone birthday with our son? First, in lieu of having a big party, we had three close friends…
What My Special Needs Nephew Has Taught Me About Confidence
This post is sponsored by Mirum, but opinions expressed are my own. My nephew is one of the most inspirational kids I know. Well, actually, the most inspirational young man I know (he's 16). I only met Brandon 4 years ago when I reconnected with my birth family after 34 years. The day I met him I…
Kids Gym Entrepreneur Launches Special Needs Resource Network
Guest blogger Dina Kimmel... Kids Gym Entrepreneur Launches Special Needs Resource Network Dina Kimmel, the CEO and Founder of We Rock the Spectrum an international franchise with over 65 sensory gyms, announces the launch of Rocking the Spectrum, a special needs resource network for everyone. The site features a library of inspirational and educational videos in…
DeVos Hurts Special Needs Families
Education Secretary Betsy Devos eliminated 72 policy documents that outline the rights of students with disabilities. The documents fleshed out students’ rights under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and the Rehabilitation Act. The regulations were not rescinded, only the policy documents put into place to guide how schools could use federal special education money.…