by Warren Pfohl | Nov 5, 2013 | Books and Resources, Special Needs Parenting
The David’s Refuge Story, Pt. 2: It Is Well Yesterday, Different Dream special guest Warren Pfohl introduced us to his son David. Today, Warren is back with a second post in the series that tells the story of how David’s life led to the creation of...
by Warren Pfohl | Nov 4, 2013 | Books and Resources, Special Needs Parenting
The David’s Refuge Story, Pt. 1: Eleven Little Words This week Different Dream welcomes a special guest, Warren Pfohl. Warren and his wife Brenda head David’s Refuge, a respite ministry for parents of kids with special needs. For the next three days,...
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 | Oct 3, 2013 | Books and Resources, Special Needs Parenting
Special Needs and Medically Complex Kids in the News Medically complex kids can lead fulfilling lives. That’s one of the messages conveyed in a recent Morning Edition NPR article. It profiled Kara Doderer, a 15-year-old who lives with lupus and congenital...
by Jolene | Aug 30, 2013 | Books and Resources, Special Needs Parenting
Special Needs Tackled on Call the Midwife Special needs story lines are becoming more common in television shows and in books. This summer, I stumbled upon two grand examples, both of which provided a glimpse of how society’s attitudes toward special needs have...
by Jolene | Aug 26, 2013 | Books and Resources, Special Needs Parenting
7 Communication Skill Development Tips for Non-Verbal Kids Communication skills. How can parents encourage them in kids with special needs who are non-verbal? A post at Austisable offers answers for parents asking that question. Communication Skill Development Ideas...
