by Jolene | Aug 26, 2015 | School/Education, Special Needs Parenting
4 Special Needs Obstacles to Avoid at School With the school year drawing closer–and perhaps even underway in some parts of the country–Different Dream’s series designed to help parents become the best advocates they can be continues. The series is based on the...
by Jolene | Mar 7, 2014 | Advocacy, Special Needs Parenting
The Power of Special Needs Parents A few weeks ago Different Dream posted a story about Dr. Ignacio Ponseti, a gifted University of Iowa physician. He developed a non-invasive method for treating clubfoot now known as the Ponseti method. You can read more about him at...
by Jolene | Jan 7, 2014 | Advocacy, Special Needs Parenting
Jo Ashline on Raising Special Needs Awareness What do you do when someone stares at your child with special needs? What do you say when someone asks, “What’s wrong?” For most of us, those encounters have AWKWARD written all over them. But Jo Ashline,...
by Scott Newport | Dec 4, 2013 | Advocacy, Special Needs Parenting
Scott Newport’s Special Needs Motto? DNR Guest blogger Scott Newport is the father of three kids: Chelsea, Noah, and Evan. Evan lived with Noonan’s Syndrome for seven years. Scott’s story will help you understand why Evan lived far beyond the two...
by Gary Shulman | Oct 1, 2013 | Advocacy, Special Needs Parenting
Special Needs Invitation: Come Touch His Cheek Special needs are perceived differently by different people. Those who don’t know any children with special needs may see their conditions or perceived limitations as a burden. But many families who live with those...