Ten Tips To Help Special Needs Parents During Autism Awareness Month
New York, NY, April 17, 2019 – Raising a child with a disability, while trying to balance work and family responsibilities is no easy task for even the most dedicated parents. Managing all aspects of a special needs child daily living – including personal needs, school activities, therapy sessions and medical appointments– can be extremely […]
Continue readingFun and Affordable Sensory Play Ideas for Kids With Special Needs
Sensory play is important for the development of all children—and that’s even truer for children on the autism spectrum who might have sensory integration issues. Whether it’s climbing a tree, squishing Play-Doh through their fingers, blowing bubbles, or burying their feet in the sand, sensory play stimulates the senses and helps children discover and understand […]
Continue readingUnderstanding Autism: I See You Now
He gazed at me through unblinking, dark marbles of rage. The eyes were cold, but his face was red hot …a volcano! Memories of a volcano ripping through the earth’s crust crept into the corner of my mind, as the rest of my brain struggled to understand what was happening. Mum once told me that […]
Continue readingReaching Your Special Needs Financial Goals in the New Year
As 2019 begins, it arrives with optimism and excitement to start fresh, set goals, create action plans, and work to accomplish those goals. For so many of us, we begin the year with such great intentions, but we don’t always end the year reaching the goals that we set. Why is that the case? Ciara […]
Continue readingPoetry Corner: Every Day
Every day is different with you Who I will meet; I really can’t say I walk towards your bedroom door Wondering what boy I will see today. Sometimes you greet me with a smile Sometimes you don’t look at all Sometimes you give a hug Other times you don’t see me at all. On the […]
Continue readingAn Exclusive Look at AUTISM With Belinda Lerner
Encouragement speaker Derrick Hayes gives an AUTISM interview by asking six questions through each letter in the word AUTISM to give readers insightful perspectives from parents, experts, entrepreneurs, and other leaders in the field. Today’s AUTISM Interview is with Belinda Lerner who is the Executive Director for the NFL Player Care Foundation and Vice President of NFL Alumni Affairs […]
Continue readingHow Netflix’s Atypical Raises Awareness On The Different
Netflix released Season Two of Atypical in September 2018, and soon there will be Season Three. I really hope this TV series will continue for many more seasons. I have been following it since the first season and I believe that there are social dimensions that should not be absorbed by the comical element of […]
Continue readingWhat Role Can Faith Play in Your Autism Journey?
Have you ever wondered what role faith plays in your autism journey? As a Christian, I can only speak from that perspective, but I am aware that other faiths may have insights on this topic as well. Our faith in God gives us hope in what otherwise would seem like a hopeless situation. Faith gives […]
Continue readingSpecial Mom and Son Time: Talking Heroes and Muppets
My son, Ryan, and I reside in a medium sized outdoors-driven town just a hop and a skip south of the Canadian border. Sandwiched between Vancouver, BC to the north and Seattle, Washington to the south, our community, trying to stave off too much growth, strives to be tight-knit, which has allowed Ry and I […]
Continue readingQuick Tips for Potty Training Children With Autism and Special Needs
The subject of potty training or toilet training, simple as it seems, can be anything but easy for children with autism or special needs. This milestone is one that all parents strive for as it is an important part of a child’s development. The current advice from many pediatricians is that you should begin to […]
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