by Amy Felix | Oct 31, 2018 | Advocacy, Special Needs Parenting
Before they label you with autism. No parent wants to pen a letter to a child before that happens. But this post is an example for parents of what to say and how to say it. Thank you, guest blogger Amy Felix, for saying what many parents need to hear. My Son, The...
by Laurie McLean | Oct 24, 2018 | Advocacy, Special Needs Parenting
Autism and the church are not always a winning combination. Different Dream welcomes guest blogger Laurie McLean today who writes about her family’s autism and the church success story. She also provides resources and ideas to aid families who want to make...
by Trish Shaeffer | Sep 12, 2018 | Advocacy, Special Needs Parenting
Guest blogger Trish Shaeffer is at Different Dream with a post about what she’s learned since she first became a special needs parent. The Truth About Being a Special Needs Parent Being the parent of a child with special needs is an adventure. There are many ups...
by Jolene | Jun 20, 2018 | Advocacy, Special Needs Parenting
Universal design became part of my life in 1965, the year my parents moved into the only house designed for someone in a wheelchair in our small town of 8,500 people. Because of it’s universal design, Dad could wheel anywhere in our home without assistance. More...
by Amy Felix | Mar 28, 2018 | Advocacy, Special Needs Parenting
Amy Felix has been experiencing an uptick in the mom guilt that plagues many special needs mothers. She explains how God is using recent unexpected and disappointing events to help her overcome it. A year ago, my family joined a team in planting a new church. God had...
by Amy Felix | Feb 28, 2018 | Advocacy, Special Needs Parenting
Parents are often told that empathy and autism don’t go together. Guest blogger, Amy Felix, is here with quite a different story, one that’s sure to warm your heart and give you hope. The dog ate one of my six-year-old’s, favorite stuffed animals. Not just...
