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 Joe and Cindi Ferrini | Aug 15, 2022 | Mental Health, Special Needs Parenting, Special needs siblings
Assistive communication technology was a big help for our son through school and his past 15-year work experience. Communication devices are any devices used to communicate, send, or transmit text, video, audio, or image. Having limited speech until he was 12,...
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...
by Joe and Cindi Ferrini | Jul 18, 2022 | Caregiving, Living Life Daily, Special Needs Parenting
Special needs may put a particular challenge on travel, depending on our child’s needs. Our son Joey (age 41) has always been quite a good traveler, but could be (for the duration of a trip) distracted, side-tracked, and out to get that one fly that is following us...
