Tag: special needs
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The Moment I Recognized My Daughter’s Need for an Autism Diagnosis
Get Pregnant Fast Four months ago, I would have never imagined I’d be sharing my experience about my daughter’s autism diagnosis. I simply didn’t see it coming. Even when her developmental pediatrician highlighted the signs during our visit, I remained in disbelief. As he meticulously noted his observations while watching her play, I felt a…
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5 Insights I Wish Others Understood About My Nonverbal Child
Get Pregnant Fast In many respects, my 4-year-old son is just like any other child: he delights in running around, enjoys playful tickle fights, loves dancing to music, and is always eager for a good bedtime story. However, his autism makes his experience quite different from that of his peers. The journey of raising a…
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Autism: No Lazy Days of Summer
Get Pregnant Fast There’s a notion floating around that some moms and their kids eagerly anticipate summer—dreaming of lazy mornings sleeping in, sipping lemonade, and chasing fireflies in the evening. I’m convinced this is nothing more than a fairy tale, at least for us in the autism community. In our household, everything remains pretty much…
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Why I Will Always Be Thankful for My Child’s Pediatric Therapist
Get Pregnant Fast As my little one reaches the age of 3 and transitions from early intervention services into the school system, I find myself reflecting on the incredible journey we’ve had. A simple thank you feels utterly inadequate as we prepare to say goodbye to someone who has been an essential part of our…
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Why Special Needs Kids Resemble Traffic Jams
Get Pregnant Fast As I was making my way to drop my son off at preschool recently, I found myself caught in a frustrating traffic jam. Vehicles were lined up along the main road, and police were redirecting traffic. My immediate thought was, “Great, now my son is going to be late, and I’ll be…