Jan 4, 2012 Posted by Jolene

Ten Reasons to Mark EA/TEF Awareness Month

Most people in the northern hemisphere associate January with breaking resolutions made with the best of intentions, making the best of cold and dark and snow, and spending three weeks forgetting to record the day’s date with the number of the new year instead of the old one. But some parents associate January with EA/TEF Awareness Week because we’re the parents of kids born with esophageal... read more

Dec 12, 2011 Posted by Jolene

Hope for the Future: Autism All Grown Up

This month, www.DifferentDream.com is tackling some heavy issues: grief during the holidays, medical debt, the Easter Seal’s report about the lack of early intervention services in many states. So today we’re taking a break from the doom and gloom to focus on a success story. Meet Susan and Eytan Nisinzweig Susan is the mother of Eytan her son who experiences autism. Eytan, at 25, is gainfully... read more

Nov 8, 2011 Posted by Jolene

What Are Random Acts of Vomit and Who Is April Brownlee?

To answer the second question first, April Brownlee is a new guest blogger at DifferentDream.com. Scroll to the very bottom of the guest blogger page to read her bio. To answer the second question, read April’s first blog post. Warning: Those with squeamish stomachs are advised to get a bucket before reading further Random Acts of Vomit “You know, If she were a dog, we’d probably get rid... read more

Sep 9, 2011 Posted by Jolene

Childhood Meltdowns: Triggers and Coping Strategies, Pt. 4

Today, guest blogger Amy Stout wraps up her series about what triggers meltdowns in kids with sensory issues and strategies parents can use to help them cope. In this final post, she addresses issues that didn’t fit in Part 1, Part 2, or Part 3. Hopefully, you’ll find this post as full of practical information as the other three! Childhood Meltdowns: Triggers and Coping Strategies, Part... read more

Sep 8, 2011 Posted by Jolene

Childhood Meltdowns: Triggers and Coping Strategies, Pt. 3

Today’s post is the third in a four part series about childhood meltdowns, their triggers, and strategies parents can use to help their children cope with them. In this entry, guest blogger Amy Stout talks about how to evaluate triggers in the external environment, your child, and the temperature to locate and cope with triggers. Click on these links to read Part 1 and Part 2. Childhood Meltdowns:... read more