By Jen Fawcett Dear Autism, You Have Changed More Than Just My Child’s Life
Dear autism, I have had this letter in my heart addressed to you for some time now. I’m ready to tell…
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By Elizabeth Gerlach When Ben Comes Home
Mommy, when Ben comes home, I’m going to show him this book. You’re such a good brother, I would say.…
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By Brynn Burger My Son Swears Sometimes, But I’m Not Freaking Out
It happened in the middle of a 90s movie marathon during a snowstorm last year. It is shocking to have…
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By Lacy Estelle Dear Teachers, Thank You For Fighting For Kids With Special Needs
To my son's 3rd grade teacher, The day we entered your classroom, you didn't know it, but as a parent,…
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By Sheelagh Lucas This is the Generation of Inclusion
If my son, Alek, had been born in my parents' generation, he would have been locked in an institution. If…
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By Britt LeBoeuf So God Made Special Needs Parents
God knew all parents would love, honor and take care of their children. He knew they’d nurture them, fight for…
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By Her View From Home It’s OK to Grieve an Autism Diagnosis
A few weeks ago, a friend confided in me that her preschool-aged daughter was diagnosed with autism. Since she knows…
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By Karen Szabo This is What Life is Like For a Mom Who Wears Hearing Aids
I’ll never forget the time I was standing on a dock in the middle of a lake, casually draining my…
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An Open Letter to Parents, From Your Child’s SPED Teacher
Dear Parents: I am sorry. Today is the hardest part of my school year. Today, I have to sit across…
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By Carolyn Moore This North Dakota Homecoming Queen is Capturing Hearts Everywhere
When Paula and Kevin Burckard’s third child was born, she arrived with a little something extra the North Dakota couple…
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By Sarah Lango To the Special Needs Mom Who Sits Alone
To the mom who sits alone . . . Alone because the world is always moving on without her. Alone…
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By Allison Lefebvre I Use My Child’s Disability to Get Attention
We have heard it all. Since opening up about our story over 3 years ago, there have been a plethora…
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