Dec 30, 2009 Posted by Jolene

Meet Rachel, Part 1

Being the parent of a special needs child is incredibly rewarding, but the role comes with a set of unique challenges. Choosing living arrangements for the child after graduation is one of them. Charlotte Glynn Through Twitter, I recently discovered a film that shows how the family worked through this challenge.  The film was created by Charlotte Glynn, the older sister of Rachel, a mentally impaired... read more

Dec 28, 2009 Posted by Jolene

Product Spotlight: Different Roads to Learning

Before the holidays, a post on this blog featured toy guides geared for families with special needs kids. In a similar vein, today’s post puts the spotlight on a company designed to help parents and educators meet the needs of autistic children. Different Roads to Learning According to their website Different Roads to Learning was founded in 1995 by the mother of an autistic child. The company... read more

Dec 25, 2009 Posted by Jolene

Morgan’s Wonderland: A Dream Come True

You know, sometimes I come across a story that puts a smile on my face. The story of Morgan’s Wonderland is one of them. What Is Morgan’s Wonderland? Morgan’s Wonderland is a theme park under construction in San Antonio, Texas. It’s slated to open in February of 2009. Now that may not sound like anything unusual. But when it’s finished, the theme park will be the largest one... read more

Dec 23, 2009 Posted by Jolene

Make Family Occasions Fun for Special Needs Kids

Special family events during the holidays are supposed to be fun. But parents of special needs kids know that the excitement and extra stimulation those occasions create can be recipes for disaster. about.com Terri Mauro’s article at about.com has some great advice about how parents can engineer more successful holiday outings with special needs kids. Among other things, her common sense suggestions... read more

Dec 21, 2009 Posted by Jolene

Parents’ Nook Book Review: WTHU Radio

A Different Dream for My Child Book Review To hear what one reviewer said about A Different Dream for My Child, you can listen to Parents Nook, a program which  airs on WTHU Christian Radio out of Maryland. The review is quite short, so it won’t take much of your time. J-O-L-E-N-E Two quick cautions before you listen: Philo is pronounced Fi (rhymes with high) Lo (as in low) To get to... read more