Caring for those in Need

AUTISM AWARENESS

The Magic of Cillian!

The Magic of Cillian!

Cillian O’Connor is a 15-year-old magician from County Meath, Ireland, who amazed judges and audiences o... Read More

Supported Decision-Making as an Alternative to Guardianship

Supported Decision-Making as an Alternative to Guardianship

Earlier in my career it was a given that when my clients’ children turned 18, if they had a disability,... Read More

Supporting Families and Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Supporting Families and Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability characterized by challenges with communication, s... Read More

An Uncomfortable Life: Getting Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable

An Uncomfortable Life: Getting Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable

Life is a journey filled with pleasant and unpleasant experiences. We strive for comfort and happiness, but ch... Read More

Don’t Stop Believin’

Don’t Stop Believin’

I don’t remember the first time I heard my son play “Don’t Stop Believin’” from... Read More

From Awareness to Acceptance: Creating a More Inclusive World for Neurodivergent Children

From Awareness to Acceptance: Creating a More Inclusive World for Neurodivergent Children

As a mother of a teenager with autism, I know firsthand the challenges that come with raising a child on the s... Read More

Considerations for Successor Caregiving

Considerations for Successor Caregiving

Who will continue caring after my loved one with special needs when I am no longer able to? This is a critical... Read More

Focus on the Ability in Disability

Focus on the Ability in Disability

The English language is filled with words containing the prefix “dis,” meaning “not” &... Read More

Here’s What People Need to Understand About Autism

Here’s What People Need to Understand About Autism

As humans, many of us live in our own little world. So, it’s completely normal that what might make sens... Read More

Teaching With No Labels: An Agile Approach to ASD

Teaching With No Labels: An Agile Approach to ASD

 The first request that I will make of you, the reader, is to pay attention to what happened inside you w... Read More

What Families Need to Know About Transition from Early Intervention to Preschool

What Families Need to Know About Transition from Early Intervention to Preschool

Many families moving their child from early intervention (birth to age 3) to the educational system are surpri... Read More

Seven Simple Ways To Support Special Needs Families

Seven Simple Ways To Support Special Needs Families

Anger, guilt, anxiety, loneliness, stress and exhaustion. Pick a feeling and a special needs caregiver has exp... Read More

A Day in the Life

A Day in the Life

As a mother of a child on the spectrum, I have a special relationship with April, otherwise known as Autism Aw... Read More

Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Introduces Max, a Character on the Spectrum

Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Introduces Max, a Character on the Spectrum

Relationships are the building blocks of happiness. Connecting with others enhances our quality of life, speed... Read More

Four Small Ways to Make A Huge Difference for Parents of Children with Autism

Four Small Ways to Make A Huge Difference for Parents of Children with Autism

“Thanks so much for calling. It was really great talking to you,” I said as I finished my telephon... Read More

What Should You Expect from Your Special Needs Planner?

What Should You Expect from Your Special Needs Planner?

Young and adult-age children alike with disabilities are often not able to adequately care for themselves. The... Read More