With raging wildfires, power outages, and widespread cases of COVID-19, the North State has been in crisis mode for the last several months. As parents of a medically fragile child, […]
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With raging wildfires, power outages, and widespread cases of COVID-19, the North State has been in crisis mode for the last several months. As parents of a medically fragile child, […]
Adapted learning is a common term in the world of special education, and the tools of adapted learning are helping to revolutionize the way that students learn by transitioning away […]
What it’s like to grow up with a sibling with special needs In families of children with special needs, we hear a lot about the importance of providing support for […]
Raising a child with special needs is equally difficult and rewarding. The daily challenges of parenting a child with special needs can be taxing, leaving parents feeling physically, emotionally, and […]
Most people are aware of the discrimination that disabled people face daily, but many don’t know that there’s a name for it — ableism. It comes in many forms, and […]
When we started our journey as parents of children with special needs over 14 years ago, we quickly realized that the world is not always adapted for our kids. One […]
February 28 is World Rare Disease Day. This is an annual observance to raise awareness for the 400 million people worldwide affected by rare diseases. Advanced medical technology and research […]
Financial Planning for Children With Special Needs One of the most challenging aspects of special needs parenting is deciding what will happen to our kids when we’re unable to care […]
Prescription Pets Therapy Dogs Program – Redding, CA The healing power of pets It’s a well-known fact that animals can be therapeutic. Animals not only connect with people in a […]
Triple Creek Ranch and the Benefits of Equine Therapy Equine therapy is a treatment that incorporates horses into the therapeutic process. Along with riding, people who partake in equine therapy […]