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moving with special needs

Moving With Special Needs – Part 1: Schools

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.

Alethea Mshar
special needs parents

10 Things That Parents of Children with Special Needs Never Take For Granted

Without any special training, special needs parents jump into this whole new world and make incredible things happen on behalf of our children.

Alethea Mshar
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.

Alethea Mshar
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.

Alethea Mshar
Homeschool

Why I’m Choosing to Homeschool My Child with Special Needs

My child with special needs is graduating elementary school, and I made the decision to do something I’ve always wanted to do: homeschool.

Amy Noelle Collen
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What’s It Like to Father a Child with Down Syndrome: The Perfect Family

Sure, being a father to a child with a Down syndrome can be different, but I wouldn't change Alex for the world. I will be forever proud to be his dad.

Michael Mshar
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
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Children with Special Needs: Toilet Habits After Malone (MACE) and Mitrofanoff Procedures

In this video, Ben’s mom talks about why they decided to have these procedures and how it's helped with toilet habits for her special needs child.

Alethea Mshar
Parents of Children with Special Needs

Parents of Children with Special Needs: Talk to Your Kids About Their Diagnosis

Parents of children with special needs : Arm your child with the information to help take care of themselves. Awareness can prevent truly bad things from happening.

Amy Noelle Collen
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