This is why everyone loves my son. He disrupts their sense of normalcy in all the good ways. My non-verbal special needs child makes friends everywhere.

Does being a special needs parent make me a saint? You might be surprised that I’m just getting by, pretty much like everyone else.

Preparing for a child's surgery? I thought I was prepared for my son to have surgery, but when the day arrived I was beside myself.

All those ads for cars and jewelry! Don’t get me wrong, I wouldn't mind them, but as a special needs parent, so much is more important to me this Christmas.

Parenting a child with a poor immune system is a terrifying experience. Kids like Ben could get wiped out by the common cold.

As a complex medical mom, when I know that my child matters to you, we trust and believe in you; and that, dear doctor, puts the magic into your treatment.

Living with spinal muscular atrophy requires knowledge, strength and support. Find resources and support for your journey here.

Getting your special needs child back to school is more complicated than it is for a typical child. Use these tips to make sure your family is ready.

Exposure to a sick child at school can be dangerous for a child with special needs. Have a backup plan for when your kids are sick.

I was concerned that moving with special needs would mean losing all we'd worked for, but we were able to get what we needed for both our kids. Here’s how.