“‘No one ever calls to check on foster kids. What do you want?’ Over the next couple of months, we moved quickly through so many decisions.”
‘If you want them you need to move.’: Mom shares sudden adoption of foster siblings with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
It Took 16 Years For My Son To Get His Autism Diagnosis
“The school’s solution to my son’s meltdowns were suspensions. The principal balked at me and said, ‘Your son is NOT Autistic. He can make eye contact when he wants to. The only thing your son is, is manipulative.’ This began the years-long mission to diagnose Jonah, and allow him a fair chance at education.”
Man With Cerebral Palsy Starts Inclusive Camp So Kids With Disabilities Can Enjoy Nature Too
For many children with disabilities, having the opportunity to participate in activities like camping and nature is limited due to lack of accessibility and resources.
‘This isn’t your typical first day crying drop-off photo.’: Special needs mom shares back-to-school PSA on disability equity
“There are extra layers to the first day of school drop-off when you love the most vulnerable inside.”
After 113 Days In NICU, 1-Pound Preemie Defies All Odds To Become Thriving Toddler
“It was the best of the best NICU team, from the security guards at the front desk, to the janitorial staff, to the nurses and neonatologists.”
‘If we were THAT ready to adopt, why not a different baby in need of a family?’: Mom details Down Syndrome adoption journey
“The voice on the other end was saying, ‘Congratulations, Mama!’ I truly cannot remember another word of that life-changing conversation. My head was buzzing.”
Dear Mom Sitting Across From Me, Thank You For Making A Special Needs Mom Feel Less Alone Today
“We may only share shy and cautious smiles on the outside, but on the inside –in our hearts–we share this journey.”
Special Bond Between Sister And Older Brother With Autism Makes This Mama’s Heart Swell With Pride
“Our daughter, who is nine and neurotypical, has the best relationships with all her siblings. This past summer, she has become ‘his person’ and is often the only person, including Mom and Dad, who can calm him down and relate to him like nobody else.”
‘If we’d said no to this journey she’d be dead. Please know your YES matters to the life of an orphan.’: Couple compelled by faith pursue international, special needs adoptions
“The faces of the remaining orphans looked through the rod iron gate, waving goodbye with sad faces. Many of them will never experience the love of a family. It changed our hearts dramatically, and we knew we would adopt again.”
‘She has her differences, but she is still our little girl.’: Mom shares daughter’s rare Nager Syndrome diagnosis journey
“How could this be happening when everything had been so normal for the last 34 weeks? Concerned. That word still haunts me. We were almost done with the pregnancy, and to just find out something was abnormal was tough to process.”