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Dental Health Concerns for People with Disabilities

Maintaining good dental health isn’t just a good way to help prevent cavities and bad breath. Plenty of ... Read More

A Home of Her Own

Our daughter Jessica has a rare chromosome deletion (1q43-q44; see https://chromodisorder.org/brochures/1q43-q... Read More

How Nutrition Impacts Learning, Behavior, and Regulation

Introduction: More Than a Meal

For the last 14 years, I have attended IEP meetings. Along with my IEP ... Read More

Finding and Keeping Your Tribe as a Caregiver

When you become a caregiver, especially a younger caregiver, it can feel like you stepped into a role you were... Read More

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Navigating Parenthood with Two Children with Usher Syndrome

Both of my sons, Ethan and Gavin (Morrobel) have Usher syndrome type 1, a rare genetic condition that is the m... Read More

Accommodation, Inclusion and Understanding

Our son has skeletal dysplasia and that manifested in his being of short stature, having severe scoliosis and ... Read More

Choosing the Right Provider for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: Ten Questions Families Should Ask

If you are a parent or caregiver, you can understand and relate to the angst, perhaps fear, that comes with en... Read More

Beyond the Surface: Understanding Caregivers and Supporting Their Journey

Every family’s journey is unique, but for those caring for a loved one with special needs, the path is o... Read More

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Farewell and Thank You

“Journal writing, when it becomes a ritual for transformation, is not only life-changing but life-expand... Read More

Traveling with a Service Animal

Some people with disabilities have service animals as helpers and need to know their rights during travel.

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Tips for Special Needs Families: Enjoying Less Stressful Holiday Gatherings

Whatever one’s cultural or faith background, the holiday season likely holds many opportunities for fun ... Read More

Building Belonging: Supporting Social Growth for People with I/DD

Belonging isn’t optional. It’s core to being human. 

For people with intellectual and... Read More

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