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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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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The Harsh Reality of the American Health Care Act
Get Pregnant Fast For weeks, critics of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) have labeled me as an overly emotional, uninformed individual for opposing the American Health Care Act (AHCA). They speak of waivers and loopholes as if these provide genuine protection, urging me to relax and trust that Washington knows best—implying that my personal safety…
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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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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…