Snappin’ Ministries
Snappin’ Ministries is an organization dedicated to helping families raising kids with special needs. Take a look at the resources they offer!
Three Ways to Maximize Services for Kids with Special Needs
In the previous post, you met Jennifer Peter, an Iowa professional learning and leadership consultant. If her explanation of the difference between Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and 504b plans was helpful, you'll also appreciate her answer to this question:...
Which Does Your Child Need: IEP or 504b?
In a recent interview with Iowa professional learning and leadership consultant, Jennifer Peter. She explained the difference between an Individual Education Plan (IEP) and a 504b plan. Her explanation was so elegant and clear-cut, you deserve to hear it, too. IEP...
Brain Researchers find PTSD Marker
As I've mentioned in previous DifferentDream.com posts, (PTSD Treatment Can Change Your Child's Life, PTSD and NICU Parents: What About You?, and Critically Ill Kids and War Veterans Have What in Common?) war veterans aren't the only people who suffer from...
What Else Can I Do?
The previous post in this series shared five ways to encourage families with special needs kids. The ideas came from Lisa Copen's book, Beyond Casseroles: 505 Ways to Encourage a Chronically Ill Friend. Further Beyond Casseroles Here are five more tips from Lisa's...
What Can I Do?
When I hear about parents of kids diagnosed with a chronic illness or special needs, my thoughts and emotions get tangled up, they tie me in knots. Sound Familiar? I want to do something to help - take a casserole or send a card maybe - but invisible, tangled threads...
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