Written by: Vickie C – Mom to an adult child with autism https://TakingStep.com As parents, we all come to the crossroad of whether our children believe in Santa sooner or later. It’s a sad milestone. It begins to be difficult for them to understand and believe in something they can’t see. Sure, we see Santa and his … More Believing in Santa as an Adult with Special Needs
When we, as a society, think of the word “minority,” what comes to mind might be groups of people such as African Americans, Jews, Homosexuals… But, in order to think of these groups of people as minorities, we must recognize them, be aware of them. There are moments I feel I fall below the totem-level … More Life As a Parent With a Disability
I’m feeling a bit weird right now. (At this disclosure, I can almost hear my friends laughing and saying “No news there, then!” – thanks guys…I KNOW that’s why you love me *blows kisses*) So, I’ve ditched what I was writing, because I feel the need to get these feelings and thoughts out. Please bear … More A Diagnosis Doesn’t Change Who Your Child Is
Cabin fever was definitely taking its toll on us. Every conversation was somehow escalating into an argument. Every interaction with Isaiah seemed more like a list of what he was doing wrong rather than what he was doing right. School work was a struggle, bedtime was a struggle, forget picking up his toys. I watched … More PANDAS or PANS Can Be Hiding in Plain Sight
Here in the US, Thursday is Thanksgiving. A time of gathering, heads bowed in thankfulness, crisp fall leaves, warm pie, and total freak-out-mode for many parents who have kids with special needs. Why the freak-out mode? Because too often, our friends and family members don’t understand our children. While acknowledging that they try, and that … More 7 Things to Know about My Kid While we Eat or Don’t Eat Turkey
When Dominic started seventh grade back in August, one of the electives he chose was Choir. I liked that he wanted to do Choir, because it meant that he’d be with many of the same kids he’s been with for the past couple of years. At the concerts, about 75% of the time he doesn’t sing, … More When a Class Embraces Your Special Needs Child
I took my daughter, who is almost four, back to daycare recently after being off for the summer. I stayed to observe while she played on the playground with her class and got accustomed to the kids and the teachers. Then I coaxed her to join the line the rest of her class had made. They all … More Sometimes It’s Okay to Let My Child Be Overwhelmed
