I’ve always been a seeker of knowledge and information. When I became a mom it definitely kicked this trait into hyper-drive. Of all the things I’ve learned and experienced, the special needs community was something I knew little to nothing about. By now, I’ve run the gamut on research and I’m still going strong. Some of the first meaningful pieces I found in regards to my personal healing came from other parents. One of the first is by Kristi Campbell titled,…
From NAMI: The First Things To Do When You or A Loved One Is In Crisis. For more, visit www.nami.org for specific information. NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness
Parents and caretakers are almost unanimous – for those with disabilities, there’s something about horses. The relationships and bonds formed with the animals can be transformative. As Greg Mellen, The Orange County Register/TNS Reports: HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. – Eddie Brennan is all charged up. The hyper 4-year-old, who has autism, has already charged through a puddle, and writhes as his nanny struggles to remove his shoes and socks. But when Brennan climbs on the back of Kattie, a dark bay…
Liz Stewart of Wales is a wonderful and insightful mother. We wish you success at home and in business, Ms. Stewart. I hope this is the start of a much needed trend. Wales – ITV News Reports: Believed to be the first of its kind in Wales, Liz Stewart opened the doors of SP1 just a few weeks ago. It looks slightly different to a ‘normal’ hairdressers – there are no pictures on the wall, no loud music or equipment…
A documentary focusing on how people with autism experience love and manage romantic relationships is set to appear on PBS. Source: PBS To Air Autism Documentary – Disability Scoop