by Jolene | Oct 11, 2013 | Books and Resources, Special Needs Parenting
Teens and Autism: Top Ten Things to Know The teen years can be difficult ones. Throw autism or other special needs into the mix and what do you get? A need for some advice and encouragement from people who know about special needs and teens. People like Agnes Jimenez...
by Jolene | Aug 14, 2013 | Advocacy, Special Needs Parenting
Self-Advocacy for Kids with Special Needs Self-advocacy in kids with special needs is a skill parents need to foster. But we often overlook doing so for several reasons. We’re in the habit of advocating for them. Our identity is wrapped up in our advocacy...
by Laurie Wallin | Aug 2, 2012 | How-Tos, Special Needs Parenting
Building Confidence in Kids with Special Needs Building confidence in kids with special needs can be a challenge for both child and parents. Laurie Wallin gives some practical advice in this post about a recent confidence building adventure with her daughter. Helping...
by Jolene | Apr 25, 2012 | How-Tos, Special Needs Parenting
Does this picture of guest blogger Amy Stout’s daughter Kylie kissing her Prince Charming (aka Daddy) make you smile? Then be prepared to keep smiling for the duration of the second post in her series about preparing kids with special needs for...