I was thinking about all the amazing things my kids manage to overcome through any given year. They have many challenges and of course many victories but by the end of the year how much of it do I Read More …
Tag: Special Needs Children
Autism and hospital visits, how to prepare for success
It’s never fun, especially when it is an emergency and you haven’t had time to prepare. I recently had to spend a few nights in the emergency department with my son. The first night was out of town, in a Read More …
Raising Autism Awareness in African Countries
Autism awareness in Zimbabwe, like in many African countries, is very low. This is true not only amongst the general population but also amongst professionals who should be trusted to provide guidance to parents about their child’s development. When children Read More …
Why You Should Let Your Child Cry
Nothing gets a mother’s attention quite like hearing their child cry. She can pick out her child’s cry amongst several other crying children in the middle of a noisy pre-school. She can even distinguish between the cries of her different Read More …
Proud Special Needs Mama Moments in 2016
Today, on this last day of 2016, I look back at the year that is just about to end. What a difference a year makes! I am filled with pride at the many things my two boys, who have autism Read More …