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Evolution and Hard Decisions

December 7, 2016 by Sarah Parshall Perry Leave a Comment

Parenting means change. Parenting special needs children like Jesse means the change can be uncomfortable.

Parenting is synonymous with change. Our children grow and learn; they achieve and alter. And when they are special needs children, their bodies and abilities are in constant evolution. Change is rarely comfortable. Jesse’s original diagnoses include PDD-NOS, ODD, OCD, and ADHD. Some of those acronyms will change as he grows. Some – if God sees fit – might disappear. New ones could be added. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: ADHD, Asperger, Autism, Behaviors, Hidden Disabilities, Learning Disability, Living In The Moment, Mood Disorders, Patience, Peace, Sarah Parshall Perry, Scripture, Transitions Tagged With: autism, christian parenting, Encouragement, faith, parenting a child with special needs, special needs, special needs parenting

…And Grace My Fears Relieved

November 4, 2016 by Karen Crum Leave a Comment

Amazing Grace is one of my all-time favorite songs.  Written by a former slave-trader who lived a less- than-stellar life before he met Christ, this usage defines grace as God’s eternal, life-saving, undeserved favor.  The origins of grace in Latin are related to thankfulness --and in Greek, to rejoicing. God is thankful and rejoices over us when we recognize and accept his graciousness (Isaiah … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Hidden Disabilities, Joy, Karen Crum, Living Life Daily, Mental Illness, Mood Disorders, Peace, Thanksgiving, Uncategorized Tagged With: Amazing grace, blessings, faith, Finding joy in special needs, God's grace, overcoming anxiety, Overcoming fear, parenting special needs, support, trusting God, Worry

Thanks to the Professionals Who Bless Our Special Needs Life

September 5, 2016 by Karen Crum Leave a Comment

Today I appreciate professionals who give great care, good advice, and are wise enough to consider what it’s like to be a struggling child and a parent of that child.  In contrast to my last post about professionals who add stress, here are some very thankful shout-outs to those who made our lives easier: To read the rest, click over to Key Ministry for Families ... … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Hidden Disabilities, Karen Crum, Living Life Daily Tagged With: Encouragement, encouragement for special needs, giving thanks, helpful professionals for special needs families, special needs parenting

The Summer “Gentling:” Or, How Disability Will Jack Up Your Original Blog Title If You Wait Long Enough.

August 3, 2016 by Sarah Parshall Perry Leave a Comment

I came up with the title, “The Summer Gentling” on one of summer’s earliest days. I came up with it because for one blazing second I thought that things would be quieter or easier when my children weren’t bound into a schedule of academics and activities. I thought that waking late and laying around and playing in the pool were the panacea to stress, and my complaining, holler-y kids would become … [Read more...]

Filed Under: ADHD, Asperger, Autism, Behaviors, Hidden Disabilities, Living In The Moment, Living Life Daily, Peace, Sarah Parshall Perry, Thanksgiving, Uncategorized Tagged With: autism, parenting a child with special needs, routine, siblings, special needs parenting, summer, unexpected journey

The Goodbye Salute: Noah Transitions to Middle School

July 6, 2016 by Sarah Parshall Perry 4 Comments

In the gymnasium at North Bend Elementary, a smallish school in a mostly agrarian county in northeast Maryland, we parents sat packed together in tight rows. We were prepping for a transition. In the front of the gym, on the floor, were rows of children from kindergarten through fourth grade. They were present as witnesses to this celebration of the fifth graders. Today, the school would laud … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asperger, Autism, Behaviors, Hidden Disabilities, Joy, Living In The Moment, Living Life Daily, Love, Patience, Sarah Parshall Perry, Special Needs Ministry, Thanksgiving, Transitions Tagged With: aspergers, autism, autism spectrum, blessings, changes, Christian Living, christian parenting, Encouragement, faith, family, gratitude, hope, moving on, not alone, parenting a child with special needs, school, Special Needs Children, special needs parenting, transitions, unexpected journey

Plagues of People, Safety in Numbers

June 1, 2016 by Sarah Parshall Perry Leave a Comment

Children on the autism spectrum usually fall in one of two camps when it comes to their feelings about crowds: crowds are either an audience or a plague. For Jesse, crowds are an audience. He loves to mug, and show off, and recite what he knows about things of no interest to the listener. For Noah, crowds are a plague. This makes it a challenge to plan a wedding when both boys are also a part … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asperger, Autism, Behaviors, Hidden Disabilities, Joy, Living In The Moment, Living Life Daily, Love, Patience, Peace, Sarah Parshall Perry, Scripture, Special Needs Ministry, Uncategorized Tagged With: aspergers, autism, autism spectrum, blessings, Christian Living, christian parenting, community, Encouragement, faith, family, grace, gratitude, parenting a child with special needs, special needs parenting

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