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As the Sibling of a Child With Special Needs, She Learns From Him Too

Kids, Motherhood
May 13, 2021
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By Ellie Whetzel

As the Sibling of a Child With Special Needs, She Learns From Him Too

She sat beside me in the car, diligently working on sorting letters from the Elmo case she so often carries…

Autism May Never Get Easier, But We Keep Getting Stronger

Child, Motherhood
April 10, 2021
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By Chrystal Venator

Autism May Never Get Easier, But We Keep Getting Stronger

My son, Stalen, was diagnosed on the autism spectrum at 21 months old. He is now almost six and non-verbal.…

Sometimes Autism Spectrum Disorder Hides in Plain Sight

Motherhood
February 24, 2021
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By Carroll Harris

Sometimes Autism Spectrum Disorder Hides in Plain Sight

Is he autistic enough? Such a weird question. Yet, it is one I find myself worrying about and struggling with.…

From the Mom of a Special Needs Child: A Happy Halloween Starts With Building Awareness

Kids, Motherhood
October 23, 2020
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By Sheryl St. Aubin

From the Mom of a Special Needs Child: A Happy Halloween Starts With Building Awareness

Every year around this time, I am asked the same question: "Do you have any good tips on how to…

Starting Out Behind isn’t a Life Sentence

Child, Motherhood
October 7, 2020
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By Erin Hernandez

Starting Out Behind isn’t a Life Sentence

A few weeks ago, our child psychologist described some areas of my toddler son's development as “low average.” And we…

Becoming a Special Needs Parent Was Unexpected—But So is My Strength As a Mother

Kids, Motherhood
July 6, 2020
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By Cristina Schnizler

Becoming a Special Needs Parent Was Unexpected—But So is My Strength As a Mother

I never wanted to be here. Carting my child from one therapy appointment to another. Arguing with the insurance company…

Dear Child, It Is My Joy To Care For You

Motherhood
June 30, 2020
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By Amy Fields

Dear Child, It Is My Joy To Care For You

I was sitting at my laptop typing away at a letter to my son’s school. He had slipped on ice…

I’m the Mother of a Child With a Rare Disease—And We’re Both Strong

Living
February 29, 2020
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By Cara Arnold

I’m the Mother of a Child With a Rare Disease—And We’re Both Strong

Rare Disease Awareness Day is a day that calls attention to diseases that rock people’s worlds but aren’t prevalent enough…

Two Minutes in a Mom’s Brain on Diagnosis Day

Child, Motherhood
November 27, 2019
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By Melissa Bjorgen

Two Minutes in a Mom’s Brain on Diagnosis Day

White walls. Tile floor. Blue table. Chair. Breathe. My eyes look around the room again. White walls. Tile floor. Blue…

Don’t Be Afraid to Talk to Your Children About My Child With Special Needs

Kids
November 22, 2019
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By Melissa Aiuppy

Don’t Be Afraid to Talk to Your Children About My Child With Special Needs

Today at church, a little boy who was new was staring at my son. Soren was sitting on the floor…

From a Mom Raising a Child With Special Needs: Please See Me

Kids, Motherhood
November 14, 2019
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By Jess Ronne

From a Mom Raising a Child With Special Needs: Please See Me

Dear mama with normal children, "Normal? What is normal?" you might be asking. "Is that even politically correct?" Honestly, I’m…

What They Don’t Tell You About Having a Child With Down Syndrome

Kids, Motherhood
October 14, 2019
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By Shauna Graham

What They Don’t Tell You About Having a Child With Down Syndrome

Just short of nine months after I married my high school sweetheart, we were welcoming our first child into the…