by Key Ministry | Nov 13, 2023 | Caregiving, Special Needs Parenting, Spiritual Growth
As we walked from our table in the restaurant out to the car, I noticed some of the glances from the people around us along the way. After I helped my mom down the step with her walker, a woman looked at me as if she wanted to say something but didn’t. Another man...
by Mark Arnold | Nov 4, 2022 | Caregiving, Hope, Special Needs Parenting
Fall (or Autumn for us Brits!) is a fabulous time of the year, with so many changes in the natural world and treasures to look for and find! We’ve been making natural fiddles/fidget boxes. Maybe you would like to make one too? There are loads of wonderful sensory...
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 Jolene Philo | Aug 22, 2022 | Challenges, Hope, Mental Health
What will go wrong next? Photo by Dev Asangbam on Unsplash When our family gathers around the dinner table each evening this summer, that question pops up at some point in every conversation—here is why:In June, I went to the doctor with throbbing varicose veins. A...
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,...
