By Autumn Knapp As a Special Needs Mom, I Crave the Structure of the School Year
For most, summer break means freedom: slow mornings, Popsicles, Slip 'N Slides, and late bedtimes. But for parents like me…
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By Ashlyn Lincoln There is Reading in Holland
Most special needs parents know the well-known poem,"Welcome to Holland” written by Emily Perl Kingsley. For those not familiar, it’s…
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To My Child with Autism, I Hope I Can Be Enough for You
My toddler was clinically diagnosed with autism. How do I feel about this new diagnosis? He has always been enough.…
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Thank You to the Therapists Who Impact Little Lives
As I sat watching this little girl practice kicking a ball in front of our house, it suddenly occurred to…
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There’s Nothing Better than My Boy’s Hugs
There's nothing better than his hugs. It's been said that autistic people lack empathy. That couldn't be farther from the…
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As a Special Needs Mom, I Plan Because I Have To
I am often amazed at how people scrutinize me because of my compelling need to control my schedule and calendar.…
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Mine Is the Child In a Wheelchair—Please Don’t Be Afraid of Her
Imagine this: You are waiting in the doctor’s office with your child, and across from you sits a little girl…
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Look beyond the Labels for What You Don’t See
I've always said that labeling someone with high- or low-functioning autism, or any disability for that matter, isn't ever truly…
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By Jess Ronne Did I Make Caring for You My Idol?
When my disabled son, Lucas, was an adorable little boy, I thought (and declared loudly!) that as long as I…
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By Krystal Sieben Dear Hunter’s Mom, What I Really Want to Say
Hi, I’m Krystal. I’ve wanted to say that every Tuesday and Thursday when I see you in the preschool hallway.…
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When the Going Gets Tough, a Mother Gets Tougher
Once we enter motherhood, there is an innate force that begins to stir in our hearts. It propels us to…
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By Pamela Palmer To the Special Needs Mom on Stage at the Kindergartener Concert
Today was the culmination of my 6-year-old daughter’s big day: it was her turn to participate in the kindergarten musical.…
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