In many parts of the country, unstable weather means a greater chance for natural disasters, including floods, wildfires, tornadoes, and hurricanes. It can be nerve-wracking to try and prepare for it all, but when you have a family whose safety is your first priority, it’s imperative that you come up with a good plan in […]
It’s Easy to Feel Alone
It’s easy to feel alone. Some parents will never understand why you can’t attend a birthday party. Family members won’t understand why Christmas, Thanksgiving, and Halloween can cause you dread weeks before the holiday even approaches. Play dates will sometimes have to be canceled because when you made the date; your child was in tiptop […]
How to Overcome Private Medical Insurance Denials For Your Special Needs Child
Hi. I’m Melanie, a mom to a set of special needs twins. One has autism, and the other has a very rare chromosome disorder. So rare, it does not have a name…we can only go by “Chromosome 7 Terminal Deletion.” The chromosome disorder brings about a heart condition (Long QT Syndrome), severe developmental delays, poor […]
Ways to Help Your Anxious Child
By Janis D. Gioia, MAEd. Anxiety. It’s one of those unfortunate equalizers that steals peace and joy from you and your child, regardless of the diagnosis or challenges you face. As a teacher and advocate for children with different abilities, disabilities, and mental health challenges, I have found that every child, and all parents, struggle […]
Summer Activities for Kids with Cerebral Palsy: Favorites from My Childhood
We are in the month of May now, but it feels like March in Chicago. What is the deal here? School is almost out now and you don’t know what you will do with your child for three months. No problem – Chris is here to help you out, so relax. Adaptive Cycling When I […]