Tag: special needs
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Alternatives to Saying ‘All I Want Is A Healthy Baby’
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, my 6-year-old daughter attended her first baby shower. A close family friend is expecting a baby girl, and the party was child-friendly, which thrilled my kindergartner. She was captivated by the pink decorations and the candy buffet, and on our way home, she bombarded me with questions. “Mom, if someone has…
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Navigating the Tougher Days of Being a Special Needs Parent
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting is a journey filled with highs and lows, and the challenges can be profoundly different for those raising children with special needs. Recently, I stumbled upon an article in a magazine that stirred a whirlwind of emotions within me. It wasn’t about controversial topics like dietary choices or parenting styles; instead,…
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What Concerns Me Most About School Lockdown Drills and My Autistic Son
Get Pregnant Fast Every month, like clockwork, I receive a notification from my son’s school informing me about their recent lockdown drill. While the message assures me it’s just a drill, I can’t shake off my anxiety. This recurring event serves as a stark reminder of how autism influences every aspect of my son’s life.…
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Managing Public Meltdowns as Your Special Needs Child Transitions to Adulthood
Get Pregnant Fast Yesterday, my daughter, Sophie, experienced a public meltdown. This is something we’ve faced before; when emotions run high and communication falters, meltdowns are often the result. Typically, if we can swiftly remove her from the environment, she calms down almost immediately. However, yesterday presented a unique challenge: getting her out of a…
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Bittersweet: The Moment Our Home Became “Accessible”
Get Pregnant Fast “Your love keeps lifting me, keep on lifting higher, higher and higher.” Just last week, I serenaded my son with a little Jackie Wilson while we enjoyed our first ride on his new wheelchair lift. It felt like a slow-motion trust fall, a mix of excitement and apprehension. This was a significant…
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What Medical Professionals Should Keep in Mind About Autism
Get Pregnant Fast “Does anyone know a insert profession here who connects well with children with special needs?” – a common plea from parents of special needs kids on local social media groups. Last year marked the first time my son made it through a dentist appointment with relative ease. Initially, he flapped his arms,…
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I’m Not a “Special Needs Mom,” and Here’s Why
Get Pregnant Fast In the discourse surrounding Down syndrome and disabilities, the term “special needs mom” frequently surfaces, particularly during the holiday season or when Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) are on the agenda. It’s a label that seems to be everywhere—listicles, memes, blog posts—you name it. However, I don’t identify with that label. I am…
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Mom Shares Essential Message as Her Teen Son with Autism Begins High School
Get Pregnant Fast In a heartfelt Facebook post, a mother from Missouri, Emily Carter, opened up about her son, Jake, who is starting high school this year. While many parents experience the usual nerves that come with their child’s transition to high school, Emily’s apprehensions were heightened due to Jake’s autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Determined…
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Please Acknowledge My Child With Special Needs
Get Pregnant Fast “Hello, Mrs. Johnson. Is Ava toilet trained? Will you need a cup for her to provide a sample for the checkup today?” My face involuntarily showed my frustration, as I thought, “Of course, she is toilet trained. She’s 16, and you’ve known her since birth!” However, I kept my calm and replied…