Dreams Made True: New Wonders for Walking
Daleney, 12, has suffered from cerebral palsy since she was born. Daleney has always been faced with obstacles and limitations but she has constantly strived to make improvements in her...
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Sharing “I CAN!” attitudes: Jordan
Can & Will Succeed! I thought I would share our joy in beating the odds. My son has a severe learning disability, ADHD combined type, and has seizure activity that...
Pool Safely
“When Jake almost drowned last month, I didn’t think about all the steps we’d taken to protect him. Just the one that saved him.” It could have been the fence....
Mommy’s Timeout: Vivid Sydney
Take a time out and use visualization meditation to relax. Imagine yourself enjoying Vivid Sydney and all of the colorful lights. Take a couple of deep breaths and begin...
6 Simple Ways To Have A Little Summer Adventure
To me, adventure has always been the connections and bonds you create with people when you’re there. And you can have that anywhere. – Bear Grylls, Adventurer Bear Grylls’...
Summertime Family Fun
Summertime Family Fun We have all heard the saying, “a family that plays together, stays together” and there is no better time than now to promote family “togetherness”. There is...
Ask the Clinician? How Can I Get My Child with Special Needs Comfortable with the Pool in My Backyard?
Pool Tips 1. Start with Swim Lessons Knowing your child can be comfortable navigating through water on their own results in peace of mind for everyone. Before their first day,...
Go Baby Go! Mobility & Sociability
Go Baby Go! Mobility & Sociability Mason Motes (two years old) of Woodstock, Georgia, was born with Down syndrome. Thanks to five-time-a week therapy he is making progress in dealing...
Parenting Your Young Adult Through Their First Employment Experiences
First Employment Experiences As the Director of a university based program for students with disabilities, I work with recent graduates and parents as they begin to search for their first...
“Mom & Me” 2017 Cover Winner: Ivanna Fajardo & Neysha Miranda
Neysha & Ivanna Our “splashy” cover features six year old Ivanna Fajardo and her mother Neysha Miranda. Ivanna has been diagnosed with KCNQ2 Epilepsy, CP, Autism, Global Developmental Delay, Intellectual...
