by Jolene | Jun 6, 2011 | Encouragement, Spiritual Support
Once in a while, the parent of a child with special needs posts a column that hits the nail on the head. A piece published in the Orange County Register on May 14 did exactly that. Meet Jo Ashline The author is Jo Ashline, mother of Andrew, who has autism and is...
by Jolene | May 19, 2011 | Books and Resources, Special Needs Parenting
In yesterday’s post, guest blogger Amy Stout described her emotions during daughter Kylie’s recital in the Ballet Des Moine’s Dance Without Limits program. In today’s post, she gives more details about the program and the impact it had on their...
by Jolene | May 18, 2011 | Books and Resources, Special Needs Parenting
Today’s post comes from guest blogger, Amy Stout. Once again, her story of life with daughter Kylie, who experiences autism will tug at your heart strings. Prepare to be delighted by a dream come true for Kylie and her family. Dance Without Limits, Part 1 A...
by Jolene | May 16, 2011 | Books and Resources, Special Needs Parenting
Okay, okay, I admit it. The title was a trick question designed to pique your curiosity. Catherine Purple Cherry is a person, an architect to be exact, and an exhibitor at the 2011 Accessibility Summit at McLean Bible Church last month. In my opinion, she has the...
by Jolene | Mar 15, 2011 | Self-Care and Stress, Special Needs Parenting
In yesterday’s post, guest blogger Amy Stout described her feelings of inadequacy as mom of a child with disabilities. Her energetic and curious daughter Kylie lives with autism, and Amy often worries about being the mother her child needs. Today, in the second...