Hospital, Special Needs Child
Many of our kids with special needs have physical conditions that will require surgery or a hospital stay at some point. The prospect of a trip to the hospital is sure to unnerve most parents. Often our feelings are mixed; we are anxious about the surgery or hospital...
Parenting, Special Needs Child
Parents who raise children with special needs have a lot of hopes and dreams for the future. I have four children and two of them have special needs. My dreams for my kids may be different from yours, and that’s ok. My hope is that this blog inspires you to dream big...
Mental Health, Occupational Therapy, Parenting, Special Needs Child
One of the many stressors parents of children with special-needs experience is taking their child into public places. Often, an outing is anything but easy just due to the nature of their child’s abilities, disabilities, temperament, and other factors. But the very...
Special Needs Child, Travel
It’s summer time and many families enjoy getting away for a family vacation. If you have a child with special needs, however, you know that sometimes getting away is much easier said than done. Disrupted sleep, different schedules, and unfamiliar places and foods can...
Occupational Therapy, Sensory Processing Disorder
Have you been told by your child’s therapist that they are working on his sense of proprioception? Sometimes this term is thrown around by therapists and many parents aren’t sure what it means. A simple explanation of the sense of proprioception is the body’s ability...
