Tag: special needs
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Our Experience with Apraxia: Insights Gained Along the Way
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent navigating the complexities of raising a child with apraxia, many have asked me to share what I’ve learned through this journey. Articulating these lessons isn’t always straightforward. Recently, I have faced challenges that highlight the emotional rollercoaster of this experience—filled with unforgettable highs and devastating lows that can make…
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Please Consider Before Judging My Family
Get Pregnant Fast Today, I encountered two distinct types of people. For a brief moment, I lost sight of the reality that often accompanies having a child with special needs. I suppose “forgot” isn’t quite the right word; rather, I set aside the myriad thoughts and emotions that swirl around my mind regarding Hunter syndrome…
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When Your Child with Disabilities Begins School: A Parent’s Journey
Get Pregnant Fast Sending your child off to school for the first time is a monumental step for any parent. It marks a transition where your little one will spend more time with teachers and peers than with you. For many parents, this shift is challenging, especially when you’ve been the focal point of your…
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On Anticipating an Autism Diagnosis
Get Pregnant Fast My son, who is truly a gift, is the most charming, intelligent, and wonderful little being I have ever known. For 22 delightful months, he has filled my life with joy (though I do share this experience with my partner, who can rightfully claim half of the parenting duties). Motherhood has been…
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The Vital Importance of Community for Special Needs Parents
Get Pregnant Fast The first time I truly felt the weight of community as a special needs parent was during a serene afternoon at a local pool. My twin infants were peacefully napping, and my daughter was happily splashing in the water with my partner. It was a rare moment of tranquility; I was free…
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My Aspirations for My Special Needs Son Starting Kindergarten This Fall
Get Pregnant Fast In our favorite park, there’s a rare albino squirrel that captures everyone’s attention. It’s an unusual sight, darting up trees with a peculiar swagger, often keeping pace with strollers while fixing you with its striking red eyes. Its brilliant white fur makes you want to inspect it like a designer handbag at…
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Video Captures Disturbing Incident Involving School Bus Aide and Young Girl with Autism
Get Pregnant Fast A troubling video has emerged from Illinois, depicting a school bus aide striking a young girl with autism. The footage, which is difficult to watch, shows a six-year-old named Mia Thompson being hit in the face multiple times by an unidentified aide while on her way to school. “It makes my blood…
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Family Outraged After Seven-Year-Old Boy with Special Needs Handcuffed at School
Get Pregnant Fast A Dallas school district is facing significant backlash following the alarming incident involving a seven-year-old boy with special needs who was handcuffed at school. The event took place at Hillcrest Academy on May 9, when young Ethan Matthews, a student with ADHD and a mood disorder, reportedly began banging his head against…
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Does My Child Truly Require These Treatments, Therapies, and Interventions?
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting Insights By Emma Johnson A few weeks back, I shared our journey of getting a psychiatric service dog for my 11-year-old son. Over recent months, I have candidly discussed the various therapies and interventions we utilize for my two wonderful boys, both of whom have special needs. For the past three…
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10 Ways to Support a Parent with a Child Who Has Special Needs
Get Pregnant Fast Being around a friend or family member who has a child with special needs can feel daunting. Their child may exhibit behaviors that seem unusual or even intimidating, leaving you uncertain about how to interact. You might empathize with their situation but struggle to find the right words or actions to provide…