Tag: special needs
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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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Educator Allegedly Taped Mouth of Special Needs Student: ‘She Wouldn’t Be Silent!’
Get Pregnant Fast A special needs student may finally receive the justice she deserves after enduring years of alleged mistreatment. Emily Thompson, who has cerebral palsy, was reportedly punished for her condition by staff at her special education school in Ann Arbor, Michigan. In a shocking text message sent to Emily’s mother, Sarah Thompson, a…
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Why We Might Leave Your Holiday Party Early
Get Pregnant Fast Yesterday marked Canadian Thanksgiving—a holiday that might be unfamiliar to many Americans. The tradition takes place in October up North. We set off to visit my sister and brother-in-law, and the car ride was nothing short of chaotic. Imagine two screaming children confined in a car for an hour. It was as…
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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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Comedian’s Insightful Tips for Parenting Children with Special Needs Goes Viral
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting is a complex journey for everyone, but raising kids with special needs can introduce unique hurdles that often catch parents off guard. Fortunately, there are individuals willing to share their experiences and wisdom, especially when they bring humor into the mix. Recently, popular parenting blogger Maya Johnson sat down with her…
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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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What I Wish for My Child’s Speech Therapist to Understand
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Speech Therapist, Nearly four years ago, you met my daughter, a delightful little girl who was just beginning her journey with words. At the time, she was shy and had just a handful of words to express herself. Your first encounter with her was memorable, not only for her round cheeks…
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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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What I Learned Following My Son’s Autism Diagnosis
Get Pregnant Fast Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)—the moment I heard these words attached to my child, a whirlwind of emotions took over. My thoughts were chaotic as I grappled with the realization that we were entering a new chapter of our lives, one that didn’t align with my meticulously crafted vision of parenthood. I had…