by Mark Arnold | Jul 22, 2020 | Autism, Special needs siblings
Those of us that are the parents of a child with special needs, or who support a child with special needs, so often put so much of our time, energy and focus—and rightly so—into helping that child or young person to thrive, engage with the world, develop as fully as...
by Joe and Cindi Ferrini | Jul 20, 2020 | Hope, Special Needs Parenting
The sign took me by surprised. My first reaction out loud to my husband was, “The perks we ‘get’ having a handicapped son!” We chuckled, and gave thanks for what we called “a perk”—free and convenient parking!We realize that over time, some wonderful things have come...
by Mark Arnold | Dec 13, 2019 | Autism, Special Needs Parenting, Spiritual Growth
Those of us who care for children and young people with additional/special needs, whether as parents/carers, children’s and youth workers, or in other professional roles, become good at expecting the unexpected, anticipating the unpredictable, and dealing with...
