Dec 30, 2011 Posted by Jolene

New Autism Documentary from a Dad’s Perspective

Last month, an interesting tidbit landed in my inbox, thanks to a Google alert. This one was about a new documentary in the works to encourage dads who have kids with autism. NY1 Report about Charles Jones The Google alert link led to a two-part story about film maker Charles Jones. He’s also the father of a son with autism. He wants to encourage dads to get more involved in the lives of their kids... read more

Dec 28, 2011 Posted by Jolene

On Having More Children, Part 2

Yesterday, guest blogger Nancy Flanders talked about two issues parents of kids with special needs should consider when thinking about expanding their families – level of support and finances. Today, she shares four more issues to help parents gain clarity about their family’s future. On Having More Children, Part 2 #3 – How’s Your Faith? How is your faith? Seriously, faith... read more

Dec 27, 2011 Posted by Jolene

On Having More Children, Part 1

Trust guest blogger Nancy Flanders to face tough special needs parenting issues without flinching. Today, she begins a two part series near and dear to parents of kids whose special needs have a genetic component. Nancy tackles the issue with a list of six item that give her (and hopefully you) more clarity. In Part 1, you’ll read #1 and #2 on the list. On Having More Children, Part 1 I always... read more

Dec 13, 2011 Posted by Jolene

The Obsessions of a Parent of a Child with Special Needs

Guest blogger April Brownlee is back with another serious-but-funny look at life as the parent of a child with special needs. Today, she’s obsessed by the questions that constantly run through her head. See if what she has sounds familiar. Confessions of an Obsessed Parent I think a lot about how rationally I do or don’t handle my daughter’s medical situation. I try to be proactive with... read more

Dec 2, 2011 Posted by Jolene

Panic Allowed Jo Ashline to Understand Her Son

One of the fridge benefits of blogging about special needs is meeting many talented people. Some of them are readers who leave comments, some of them provide resources featured in posts, and some of them are fellow writers. The woman you will meet today is both a DifferentDream.com reader and a writer. Meet Jo Ashline Jo Ashline came to my attention via a google alert that referred to the column she... read more