How one woman rose above her limitations
The day of my birth arrived not with joy but with hand wringing. The umbilical cord had wrapped around my neck, turning my head blue. When my parents ...
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What to do when your child with disabilities is bullied
Dr. Tyler Sexton, a physician who has cerebral palsy, discusses the link between disabilities and bullying, and explains how parents can strengthen a ...
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Encouraging social and behavioural development in children with special needs
Raising your child with special needs well is a marathon, not a sprint. Teaching social and behavioural skills will take time and energy. Social and ...
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Caring for your spouse, caring for yourself
God can help you find ways of loving your disabled spouse in the years ahead. This requires taking care of yourself even as you care for your spouse. ...
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What parents need to know about autism
ASD, or autism spectrum disorder, has gained a lot of attention over the past decade. Whether you are a parent of a child with autism or have a ...
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5 things I learned from living with an incurable illness
Seven years ago, I was having a conversation at a birthday party when I suddenly felt like I was in a dream. My voice felt far off, the room looked ...
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Siblings’ needs when you have a special needs child
My 10-year-old brother Danny watched the boys at summer camp running, swimming and playing. Though only five myself, I knew how much he wanted to ...
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Siblings needs
My 10-year-old brother Danny watched the boys at summer camp running, swimming and playing. Though only 5 myself, I knew how much he wanted to join ...
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Is it ADHD or not? Why deciphering the clues can be difficult
Rachel recalls being eager to meet with her son’s psychologist: at last she’d have clear reasons for her son’s challenges in school. But the ...
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Living with chronic illness
Most of us take life for granted: our job, financial security, friendships, recreational opportunities, physical strength, appearance, self-identity, ...
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