Tag: special needs
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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…
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Dear Vice President: What Do You Mean by ‘Personal Responsibility’?
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Vice President, Recently, I stumbled upon a tweet of yours that stirred up some deep emotions within me. For far too long, I’ve been grappling with anger over numerous issues in our nation. But on that particular night, my simmering frustration boiled over. I’ve come to the unsettling realization that I…
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Navigating My Love-Hate Relationship with Facebook’s TimeHop Feature
Get Pregnant Fast In the whirlwind of parenting three little ones under five, mornings hold a rare semblance of order. I craft my day like a delicate tapestry in the stillness before dawn, only to watch it unravel the moment the kids wake. As the hours slip away, chaos inevitably takes over. By evening, I…
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For Parents of Children with Special Needs, Comparison Truly Is the Thief of Joy
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent of a child with a unique genetic condition, grappling with the urge to compare my daughter to other kids has become one of my biggest challenges. This feeling, however, is not exclusive to those raising children with special needs. Many friends have confided in me about their own struggles…
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An Autism Diagnosis Didn’t Deter Our Family Adventures
Get Pregnant Fast As a family navigating the complexities of special needs, we face unique challenges. With three boys in our household, one of whom has autism, we encounter sensory sensitivities, dietary restrictions, and a fair amount of anxiety. While meltdowns were once a frequent occurrence, we’ve seen our son mature, leading to fewer episodes…
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A Surprising Moment: A Young Boy’s Kindness Towards My Daughter’s Special Needs
Get Pregnant Fast It was a vibrant family gathering in anticipation of a wedding weekend, with relatives arriving from all corners of the country—some I hadn’t met before and others I hadn’t seen in years. Hugs were exchanged as new faces appeared, while the children gleefully played outside, and the adults mingled, loading their plates…