Different Dream Living Blog
Siblings of Kids with Special Needs: Do Their Lives Change?
Siblings of kids with special needs often face challenges. Because of the sib’s special needs, they often suppress needs, feel guilty or become resentful.
Sleep Problems and Special Education Needs
Sleep problems in preschoolers may increase a child’s need for special education services. That’s the finding of a study published in Pediatrics.
A Medically Fragile Child’s Perfect Ending
Stephanie Ballard describes how she longs to write a perfect ending to her medically fragile son’s story and what she’s learning as his story unfolds.
Special Needs Guardianship: What Parents Should Know, Pt. 2
This post explains the differences between limited vs. full special needs guardianship and between special needs guardianship and power of attorney.
Special Needs Guardianship: What Parents Should Know, Pt. 1
What is guardianship? What’s involved in establishing special needs guardianship? Licensed clinical psychologist, Liz Matheis, answers our questions.
Hurricane Sandy: What to Add to the FEMA Survival Checklist
Hurricane Sandy showed Kimberly Drew what to add to the FEMA survival checklist so the special needs of her daughter will be met if another disaster hits.
Messy Life, But Not Alone
Messy. That’s how Rebekkah Benimoff described recent events in her life. Though surrounded by a messy life, she found reasons to be grateful, too.
Yellow Pages for Kids with Special Needs
The Yellow Pages at Wright’s Law helps locate your state in the pull down menu or by clicking the map of the U.S. so you can find special needs resources.
Celebrate Special Needs Victories
Celebrate! New guest blogger Becky Hallberg talks about how to celebrate special needs victories as her son makes his way through life.
Down Syndrome: A Teacher of Life
Down Syndrome Awareness Month will soon end. But not before Ellen Stumbo shares what she’s learned from her daughter who lives with Down syndrome.