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God Has Not Forgotten You

May 13, 2015 by Laurie Wallin 1 Comment

Two years ago I walked into her math class and stood along the edge in the back, where the mom of the kid who isn't good at math stands for awards ceremonies. Over the minutes that followed, I wasn't surprised my daughter's name wasn't called. It's not that I don't believe in her, it's just that I'd seen the tears, shredded papers, broken pencils and massive meltdowns that were her experience … [Read more...]

Filed Under: ADHD, Asperger, Hidden Disabilities, Laurie Wallin, Learning Disability Tagged With: advocacy, christian parenting, getting the help we need, hope, overcoming obstacles, special needs encouragement

At the End of Your Rope?

February 13, 2014 by Kathleen Bolduc 1 Comment

  A letter from my 61-year-old self to my 35-year-old self: Dearest Kathy, I know you're scared. It’s been obvious from the beginning that something was not right with Joel’s development. Lack of oxygen during his birth, severe jaundice, an arrogant doctor who didn’t answer your questions and didn’t insist on hospitalization for the jaundice, floppy muscles, delayed developmental … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Autism, Behaviors, encouragement groups, Grief, Hidden Disabilities, Joy, Kathy Bolduc, Thanksgiving Tagged With: autism, special needs encouragement, special needs parenting

You don’t have to be a cheerleader every day

February 5, 2014 by Gillian Marchenko 3 Comments

  I read a blog one day from a mother of a child with Down syndrome. “I love my daughter but I’m not ready to celebrate Down syndrome.” I just want to say that I hear you. And I validate you. You don't have to be a cheerleader every day. Sometimes in our special needs circles certain types of people are pushed forward as spokespeople. You’ve got the instantly accepting parent … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Down Syndrome, encouragement groups, Gillian Marchenko Tagged With: cheerleader, Down syndrome, Gillian Marchenko, special needs encouragement, struggling with special needs

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