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We often hear so much about the mamma bears or warrior moms involved in raising a child who has special needs. From fighting for much-needed therapies to advocating on behalf of their child during the many IEPs that their children require, mothers are frequently in the spotlight and recognized. What’s sometimes not highlighted are the [...]
Several years ago while stationed overseas for my husband’s job my children and I embarked on what has now become a much beloved tradition. It was a national holiday and all the locals had headed out of the city leaving us expats all to ourselves. But with our money situation being as short as my [...]
If you’re like I was and have never been involved with scouting, you probably have the impression that scouting is all about camping and testosterone and that there is absolutely no place for children with special needs. I’m here to tell you that this view is completely wrong, that scouting lays much of the crucial [...]
It’s summer time. A prime season for family travel. Whether your family is filled with seasoned travelers or is headed out for your first major road trip ever, if you have a child with sensory challenges, it helps to think ahead. Join me in putting on Sensory Savvy lenses to help ensure smoother travels. Today’s [...]
As the school year winds down, I hear many of my parent friends lamenting the long summer ahead. Summer vacation can be an even bigger challenge for parents of kids with special needs. I am the lucky mom of two amazing daughters: Lizzie, my fifteen year-old aspiring actress with Asperger’s, deals well with transitions and [...]
Many of you forego family vacations for numerous reasons, in whole or in part, connected to your journey with autism, sensory processing disorder, or some other special need. Autism on the Seas would like to change that. Back in 2011, my family utilized the free/no-cost services of Autism on the Seas (see Cruise Assistance Package [...]
If you have a strong-willed child, you probably notice that they are charismatic and creative, move quickly, make their own rules, and let you know what they want and when they want it (now!). They tell other children what to do and refuse to do what they don’t want to do. Your strong-willed child may [...]
Your child loves computers, video games, or anything mechanical. He or she would love to stay in the house and play on the iPad or computer all day every day. It is unnerving and a little (or maybe a lot) scary to see how absorbed your child becomes in these devices. You plot and plan [...]
Camp seems like the perfect place for an exuberant child who is excited about everything. However, these are also the kids who may melt down at home or unexpectedly, at camp. They may seem fine one minute and then explosive the next. Here are a few tips and suggestions for helping your energetic child have [...]
The cautious, sensitive, maybe shy and serious temperament can be one of the toughest to manage during these raucous camp days. Parents want their child to have lots of friends, fun in the sun and go wild at camp but these kids may have another idea or other needs. One of the trickiest things about [...]
