by Joe and Cindi Ferrini | Oct 17, 2022 | Caregiving, Challenges, Special Needs Parenting
“I don’t see anything wrong with that child.”Give it 10 minutes; give it an hour. Take time to be with “that child” or “that adult,” and then you will be able to discern what makes them different, where they excel, and where they need additional help.So many...
by Evana Sandusky | Oct 5, 2022 | Caregiving, Medically Fragile, Special Needs Parenting
I stood in the middle of a cornfield with my daughter, surrounded by brown cornstalks towering over our heads and the dry, dusty earth beneath us. Footprints from other maze adventurers marked the beaten path. Our group of family members that we started with was now...
by John Fela (Felageller) | Sep 23, 2022 | Caregiving, Special Needs Parenting
This is the first of two posts written by John Felageller. In these posts, he reflects on his son’s 8th-grade graduation. Part two will publish in October. – EditorI casually made the left turn into the parking lot of the local high school, and made my way down...
by Joe and Cindi Ferrini | Sep 19, 2022 | Caregiving, Challenges, Special Needs Parenting
We often think school is all about our kids, and a lot of it is, but a lot also rests on us as parents. As parents of a child with special needs, our attitude and how we approach teachers and situations are invaluable. We are many years post-school at this point, but...
by Evana Sandusky | Sep 12, 2022 | Caregiving, Church, Special Needs Parenting
My family sits near the back of the sanctuary in our church. I feel safe in the back, away from the majority of the crowd, where we might blend in and not disturb anyone. In the back, we are closer to the doors if we decide we need a quick escape. The noises my...
by Evana Sandusky | Aug 8, 2022 | Caregiving, Challenges, Special Needs Parenting
Here in Southern Illinois, it is happening again. Moms are wandering around aisles, throwing school supplies in shopping carts, and checking items off the back-to-school list. This month, schools will open their doors to begin another year of academics.My daughter...
