We want our son to enjoy the world, and for the world to enjoy him, and for now, we see ABA therapy as the most effective way for that to happen.

The idea of getting a feeding tube can be overwhelming and will present new challenges and responsibilities, but it will ultimately give your body the fuel it needs, so you can stay healthy and either maintain or improve your lifestyle.

This is a question many parents struggle with once they receive an ADHD, Autism or Anxiety diagnosis for their child. There are several factors to consider.

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Kidney stones are extremely common, even affecting young children and teens. Kidney stones are small, pebble-like deposits composed of minerals and salts.

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You may find your anxiety is being triggered by the day’s events, or what you still need to accomplish before the day’s end for yourself, your family, your job, or all three. That anxiety experience is real and it sometimes triggers a more intense anxiety response when something isn’t going as you planned. And let’s… Continue reading Coping Strategies When Struggling with PTSD

So on this Mother’s Day, I would like to remind you of what I hope you already know: I am so grateful for you. Thank you for raising me to be uniquely suited to take care of my special boy. I mother the way I do because of you.

Labels can get a bad rap when they’re applied to people. Ideally, we’d have a world where everyone is accepted as they are and neurodiversity and disabilities need no explanation.