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special needs child

Dear Sam: A Father’s Letter to His Child with Special Needs on Graduation Day

Parents, celebrate the joys and accomplishments of your special needs child with this letter from a father to his son on graduation day.

John R. Collen, PA-C
Special Needs Child

Connecting with My Child with Special Needs: Precious Moments

Much-needed moments of connection with my special needs child renew my caregiving spirit and remind me of the value of my role.

Aimee Sharp
parents of special needs children

Parents of Children with Special Needs: Cultivate Your Joy

For parents of special needs children, joy isn’t going to sneak up on you and invite itself into your day, you have to be intentional about cultivating it.

Aimee Sharp
dads of special needs children

Resources for Dads of Children with Special Needs

Dads of special needs children experience their own unique set of challenges. During Men's Health Month and always, they deserve recognition and support!

Amy Long Carrera, MS, RD, CNSC, CWCMS
Super Parents

Super Parents of Children with Special Needs

Super parents of special needs children are resilient, resourceful, resolute and steadfast. Most days it's enough, but some days it's not even close.

Aimee Sharp
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What “Special Needs” Means to a Parent

"Special needs" may be a controversial term, but for parents of special needs children it denotes the supports and services their children need to thrive.

Amy Noelle Collen
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Giving Medication: How to Make it Fun for Your Child with Special Needs – Video

Giving medication to a special needs child can be a challenge. Watch this video and the clever way this mom "delivers" her son's medications to make it fun!

Aimee Sharp
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When Someone Asks Me How My Child with Special Needs is Doing 

How do you respond when someone asks you how your child with special needs is doing? Here's what goes through one mom's head.

Aimee Sharp
diagnosis for your child

6 Ways to Cope with a Difficult Diagnosis for Your Child

If you have a special needs child, you know what it’s like to get life-changing news. Here are six ways to cope with a difficult diagnosis for your child.

Aimee Sharp
special needs families

7 Christmas Wishes of Families with Children with Special Needs

For special needs families, Christmas is easier said than done. Like every other family, we have a list of wishes, but ours might not be what you'd expect.

Aimee Sharp
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