by Evana Sandusky | Mar 28, 2018 | Challenges, Down syndrome, Hope, Special Needs Parenting
Things were simple the day my daughter was born, at least at first.As soon as she entered the world, I did my own assessment of her: ten fingers, ten toes, two eyes, a nose, and a weak cry. Everything seemed fine.My husband and I were thrilled to be first time...
by Joe and Cindi Ferrini | Mar 27, 2018 | Families, Parents
I always enjoy watching the Olympics but never thought I’d be one to compete! I know I just don’t have that kind of drive in me!But, she was built just like I would have imagined a speed skater with muscular and very strong legs that resembled the pillars supporting a...
by Jolene Philo | Mar 26, 2018 | Grief, Hope, Special Needs Parenting
Our newest grandchild arrived at the end of January. She’s 8 1/2 pounds and 20 1/2 inches of pure snuggle sprinkled with dark, curly hair. Because her parents and brother live in the apartment below us, we see and hold her almost every day. Her life thus far has...
by Stephen Grcevich MD | Mar 25, 2018 | Families, Inclusion, Inclusion Fusion, Key Ministry, Training Events
Raising a child with a significant mental illness or special need is often physically, emotionally, and financially draining. A limited amount of respite care may be available from government-funded agencies, but service is often expensive, waiting lists may be...
by Key Ministry | Mar 23, 2018 | Autism, Challenges
People look at you and say, “I don’t know how you do it,” and you aren’t quite sure what they are talking about. You just did what was necessary. You learned about sensory integration, drug interactions, reflex integration, nutritional therapies, coffee enemas,...
