Special Needs

Embarking on the journey of caring for someone with spina bifida presents a unique set ofchallenges, yet early intervention opens a world of possibilities for yourchild's development and well-being.

Pathways to Potential Part 3

Pathways to Potential Part 4

We faced evaluations, therapies, financial burdens, and heartbreak. And through it all, I came to realize: I can see the world through a lens of grief and anger, or I can put on my rose colored glasses.

After receiving a diagnosis should you share with family and friends? How can you do so most effectively?

Strategies for successfully including your child with special needs in your holiday family time and traditions

Strategies for building structure and rhythm into days without childcare

A mother shares the story of navigating her daughter's Down syndrome, infantile spasms, and then, vision concerns — until she found the hope.

My daughter got a diagnosis of long-term paralysis from the waist down... but she would go on to walk, run, and even dance.

It was an earth-shattering moment of realization. If the doctors were wrong, if I was able to teach my child one thing, I could teach her a million and one things.

Pathways to Potential Part 5: She’s an adolescent. And she had developmental delays. How to navigate both when parenting your teen

Real scripts for real moments that your child can use to communicate clearly and confidently

From OT to SLP: decoding the alphabet soup of therapies that help your child

Parents share their best tips for navigating Purim overwhelm. Because with some prep and wise choices, you can have a Purim that feels manageable and enjoyable.

Plan stress-free outings with your child with special needs. Tips on preparation, managing transitions, sensory triggers, and ending on a win.