Autism and Teaching Discipline
When we relocated last year we were blessed to find an autism behavior specialist who agreed to work with Rachel. At first, though, I was…
Special Needs
Biblical Encouragement for Parenting Children with Special Needs
Find Christ-centered hope and practical wisdom for parenting children with special needs, including autism, learning differences, and developmental delays. Whether you’re navigating daily challenges or seeking spiritual encouragement, we pray these resources will support and uplift you with God’s truth, grace, and strength!
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Summer Haircuts, Cutting Remarks, and a Mom’s Scissored Heart
If your child has any sort of sensory issues, you probably shuddered when you saw “haircut.” You know how hard that is. For Rachel, with…
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Fourth of July, Big Gatherings, and Autism
Another holiday filled with family, noise, and chaos looms ahead. While it can be fun, for Rachel and her autism it can also be problematic….
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Summer + Autism = ?
My heart pounds. I’m having trouble breathing. My hands and arms are numb. The room spins. Am I having a heart attack? No, although I…
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Sticky Sunday and Putting Away my Grumpy Face
“This past Sunday was brought to you by autism.” That’s what my forehead should say. Sunday. That word used to evoke scenes of friends and…
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Autism, Spirituality, and a Search for Answers
“We create what we experience.” How does the above karma-ish quote make you feel, especially if you have a special needs child? In my case,…
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My Child or Loved One was Diagnosed … Now What?
The other night I walked into my autism support group meeting and saw a new couple sitting at the table. They were hunched over and…
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Autism Therapy, Consequences, and Mom Hanging Tough
A few weeks ago we started a new therapy program for Rachel. Our new therapist is trained in ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis), and we became…
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Holidays and Stress: Refusing to Let Busyness Steal My Joy
The holidays are coming… Does that phrase cause little tinkling bells of joy to ring in your ears? Or do sinister trombones of doom jolt…
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Handling Conflict with Special Education Personnel
“Other parents with autistic children manage to do this all the time, so why can’t you?” The above statement, made by a person in charge…
