The siblings of a child with special needs may feel like a third wheel. It's importnant to acknowledge their role in the family.

Being stranded on the side of the road, with a van that has been customized for her son's wheelchair, could ruin the holidays, but Jamie won't let it.

As the mom in a complex special needs family, Alethea Mshar is up early every day to get herself and her son and the family ready.

When Jamie's son gets sick, or even starts to show symptoms, it's all hands on deck to make sure he doesn't end up in the emergency room.

This weekend I took my little guy, Ben (he’s twelve), to the Fall Fest in our local small town. When we boarded the hayride and sat down, Ben introduced himself to the woman sitting across from him. Names are important to Ben, who has Down syndrome and autism. He offers his name to everyone he… Continue reading Everywhere I Go I Am An Ambassador

In this article by a mom of a child with cerebral palsy, Jamie talks about how an intervention meant her child was motoring more freely than before.

Many a family caregiver goes unrecognized by friends, family and sometimes even themselves. Check this list to see if you are a family caregiver.

Oftentimes, children with dyslexia begin to dread the new school year with all of its perceived difficulties. Find out what you can do to help.

Wheelchair costumes! In the spirit of fashion for all abilities, I’m sharing a few easy ideas for Halloween costumes that can be adapted for wheelchairs.

When we realized we were naturals as special needs parents, we decided to adopt a second child with Down syndrome. Read more about our process.