by Lisa Pelissier | Mar 16, 2022 | How-Tos, Special Needs Parenting
Empathy and Autism Empathy and autism are not mutually exclusive. Guest blogger Lisa Pelissier explains how she discovered how to unlock her autistic son’s capacity to be empathetic and shares tips with other parents. When my son was a toddler, I distinctly remember...
by Trish Shaeffer | Jul 1, 2021 | Advocacy
Pets and Kids with Special Needs Pets and kids with special needs is a topic that is always near and dear to guest blogger Trish Schaeffer’s heart. Today she presents evidence about why pairing pets and kids with special needs is beneficial as a way to honor a pet who...
by Kimberly Drew | Apr 21, 2020 | Encouragement
Sacred Story, Sacred Space Sacred story sacred space. This is a phrase friends and family need to remember when parents of children with a special needs or disabilities share their stories. Guest blogger Kimberly Drew explains why it’s important to give a parent’s...
by Becky Hallberg | Nov 18, 2013 | Self-Care and Stress, Special Needs Parenting
Mom’s Confession: I Have Special Needs, Too! Guest blogger Becky Hallberg says kids with special needs aren’t the only people who have special needs. Parents of kids with special needs have some specific N.E.E.D.S., too. In this post, she explains...
