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When the Barista Asked What My Son With Special Needs Has
By Jill Zane I stopped at my usual morning iced coffee place, and as I was paying for my caffeine, the woman behind the counter asked what Caden has. She asked because I was wearing my Team Caden shirt — a shirt I wear with pride as often as possible, a shirt that...
Blogs by Parent’s of Children with Special Needs
Here are some blogs for parents of kids with special needs to follow…or write your own. We learn from each other! 1. Hopeful Parents At Hopeful Parents, you'll find "grassroots support for parents of kids with special needs." And incredible group of parents share...
10 Things to Remember When you Have a Child on the “Autism Spectrum”
By Leslie Carto It's been about a year since doctors officially diagnosed my 4-year old son, Will, as being on the autism spectrum. I prefer saying it that way, 'on the autism spectrum' as opposed to 'diagnosed him as autistic'. It's one of those things that helps...
Top 10 benefits gained while riding an adaptive bicycle.
Here are the top 10 benefits gained while riding an adaptive bicycle. 1. Crucial for physical and mental health Exercise is crucial for overall health. Its benefits range beyond the physical positives of cardiovascular, strength, and bone/joint health but also include...
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