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Double the Fun

October 5, 2016 by Sarah Parshall Perry

It seems a strange thing to be grateful for, but I’m thankful both boys are on the spectrum. Not every day. But most days. Weird, right? But I get good things in twos: Both boys love to slam each other on the ground, on each other, on the bed. They love the pressure of their daily matches, and neither one complains that the other is being too rough. That’s because short of a puncture wound, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asperger, Autism, Joy, Living In The Moment, Love, Uncategorized Tagged With: autism, autism is a blessing, Encouragement, not alone, parenting a child with special needs, parenting special needs, siblings, special needs, Special Needs Children, special needs parenting, Special Needs parents, unexpected journey

Different Just Like Me

September 7, 2016 by Sarah Parshall Perry

It was a Thursday night, and I was sitting on the couch after dinner, watching the news. Noah slipped in from the kitchen and sat down next to me. A few times daily, Noah sidles in to check on me. While his ninja-level lurking usually scares me out of my skin (because, as he says, “Screaming makes my brain all fluttery”), Noah likes to periodically sense my mood and see what I’m doing. Noah … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asperger, Autism Tagged With: aspergers, autism, autism is a blessing, autism spectrum, Christian Living, christian parenting, Encouragement, faith, family, gratitude, not alone, parenting a child with special needs, special needs, special needs parenting, Special Needs parents, support, unexpected journey

5 Lessons our Children Need Us to Learn

September 2, 2016 by Emily Colson

As our children with special needs grow into adulthood, they need us to grow too. We have a legally binding contract in our home stating that if Max keeps his body healthy for the day, he will be rewarded with enough sugar to propel him into several lunar orbits. Yes, I’m telling you unashamedly, this is actually part of what we call our “healthy body program.” My 25 year-old son has a few … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Autism, Emily Colson Tagged With: autism, Emily Colson, family, not alone, parenting a child with special needs, parenting special needs, special needs parenting

The Goodbye Salute: Noah Transitions to Middle School

July 6, 2016 by Sarah Parshall Perry

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

Emily and Max Went Back to Church, and Found Extra Family

July 1, 2016 by Emily Colson

Something happened at church. Or perhaps what you need to know is, what didn’t happen. I pulled up to the church and Max bounced out of the car swinging his favorite vacuum. Several people were unsuspectingly milling around by the front door, exchanging greetings. “Watch out for the people!” I yelled behind Max as I watched his 8-pound Oreck swing like a ten ton wrecking ball. I fully expected … [Read more...]

Filed Under: ADHD, Asperger, Autism, Behaviors, Church, Down Syndrome, Emily Colson, Joy, Living In The Moment, Living Life Daily, Love, Scripture, Worship Tagged With: autism, Emily Colson, Encouragement, faith, not alone, parenting, parenting a child with special needs, special needs

When the Disability’s Not So “Bad”

May 4, 2016 by Sarah Parshall Perry

I feel guilty about a very strange thing. Not about something I’ve done, but about something I was given. Today, I want to hold my hand up and shield people from paying attention to this part of my life; here, in this particular community of parents who struggle daily with special needs, and never-ending vigilance. A few codes in our neurologist’s office indicate I’ve every right to be among you … [Read more...]

Filed Under: ADHD, Asperger, Autism, Behaviors, Hidden Disabilities, Learning Disability, Living In The Moment, Living Life Daily, Mental Illness, Mood Disorders, Posts By Writers, Sarah Parshall Perry, Special Needs Ministry, Uncategorized Tagged With: aspergers, autism, autism spectrum, Christian Living, christian parenting, community, Down syndrome, Encouragement, family, grace, Insight For Living, not alone, parenting, parenting a child with special needs, parenting special needs, siblings, special needs, Special Needs Children, special needs parenting, Special Needs parents, support, unexpected journey, weary

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