Do not despair. Homeschooling a special needs child is doable. Without even realizing it, you’ve already taught your special needs child at home. You taught your child as an infant, and then as a toddler. You’ve probably participated in hours of therapy exercises. So, guess what? You are already qualified to teach your child. You …
Crash Course: How to Teach Your Special Needs Child at Home Read More »
You may be familiar with the story written by Emily Perl Kingsley. Mrs. Kingsley wrote it back in 1989 to describe to others what it is like to raise a child with a disability. If you search around the internet, you’ll see that some people take exception to it while others grab it with both …
Welcome to Holland. Thank you, but when can I leave? Read More »
You’ve probably seen them all over the place. The little plaques and wall hangings with these words: God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change Courage to change the things I can change, And wisdom to know the difference There is profound wisdom in those words when applied to raising a …
The Serenity Prayer Interpreted for Special Needs Parents Read More »
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