Resources
Browse fun and helpful toys and therapy items for individuals with special needs
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Fat Brain Toys
Fat Brain Toys breaks down their toys into 22 different special needs categories. Check out the post HERE, or click the image to go directly to the FBT Special Needs Category webpage.
The Autism Site Store
The Autism Site offers 6 skill categories of toys to browse to help enhance the play and development of children on the autism spectrum.
Kozie Clothes
Kozie Clothes provides clothing designed especially for babies and kids with medical or sensory processing needs including onesies for G-tube fed babies, weighted vests and blankets, and more!
Recommended Books
Check out Different Dream Living’s recommended books on the topics of special needs, PTSD, and parenting.
More resources still to come!
In the meantime, check out our most recent blog posts!
How To Demystify Special Needs at School
When educators and parents join forces to demystify special needs at school, children are equipped to be more inclusive, empathetic, and compassionate.
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French Fries in the Park: Encouraging Understanding, Acceptance, and Love
“French Fries in the Park” promotes understanding, acceptance, and love for children with autism. Read about why JM Sheridan wrote it and enter the drawing for a free copy.
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Dream Team Link Share #246
The Dream Team Link Share is back for another special needs link share. All posts related to special needs and disabilities are welcome!
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A Dad’s Perspective
Mark Arnold describes what he’s learned about a dad’s perspective as the parent of a child with special needs and from talking with other dads doing the same.
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Dream Team Link Share #245
The Dream Team Link Share is back with another special needs link share. All posts related to special needs and disabilities are welcome!
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A Reluctant Caregiver
I’ve been a reluctant caregiver, but this Christmas I’m celebrating the One who showed up to give reluctant caregivers grace to show up.
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More Than Words: The Freedom to Thrive After Trauma
The author of More Than Words: The Freedom to Thrive After Trauma explains why she wrote the book and how she made a heavy topic easy for readers to digest.
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Dream Team Link Share #244
The Dream Team Link Share is back with another special needs link share. All posts related to special needs and disabilities are welcome!
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Unexpected Blessings: An Interview with the Author
Unexpected Blessings author Sandra Peoples talks about why she wrote the book and what she’s learned as sibling to a sister with Down Syndrome and a son with autism.
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Special Needs Parenting Time Suckers and How To Avoid Them
Special needs parenting time suckers can create an imbalance between kids with disabilities and their typical siblings. These 6 strategies can help maintain proper balance.
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Dream Team Link Share #243
The Dream Team Link Share is back with another special needs link share. All posts related to special needs and disabilities are welcome!
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5 More Strategies for Staying Connected with the Real World
Staying connected to the real world can be hard for parents of kids with special needs. Here are 5 more strategies to foster connections.
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More Than Worried
More than worried is an apt description of the state of mind of many parents of kids with special needs. Today’s blogger describes what happens when she trusts God instead of worrying.
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Dream Team Link Share #242
The Dream Team Link Share is back with another special needs link share. All posts related to special needs and disabilities are welcome!
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Stop Making Self-Care for Caregivers a Dirty Word
We need to stop making self-care for caregivers a dirty word. These 4 strategies can help overwhelmed, time-starved caregivers do just that.
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To My Son Before They Label You with Autism
Before they label you with autism, my son, here is what I want you to know about who you really are. Beautiful words from Amy Felix we all need to hear.
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