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AUTISM: Are You Aware?

April is autism awareness month, so I’m writing this blog to check your awareness level. Whether you parent a child with autism, know someone who does, or if you just happen to be reading this blog for interest’s sake, understanding certain facts about this condition is extremely important. Autism is no longer an obscure, rare thing. It’s all around us, and we need to be tolerant, supportive, and vigilant in searching for answers so that we can eventually shed some light on what is causing this mysterious disorder. Are you aware that autism has now been deemed a national epidemic? … Continue reading →

How to Listen to Your Child

How to listen? Don’t we all listen to our children whine, groan, complain, argue, giggle, squeal, and pretend all day long? Yes, of course. But there’s a difference between hearing and listening. And often we parents need to be reminded what listening really means. We sometimes wonder why our children don’t confide in us or why we feel disconnected with them. Improving our listening skills can create stronger bonds and build trust between us and our kids. In conjunction with my previous blog, “Brother for Sale.” Helping Kids Cope with their Sibling’s Disability, I’ve tried to present ways that we … Continue reading →

“Brother for Sale.” Helping Kids Cope with their Sibling’s Disability

What would otherwise be normal sibling rivalry is even more complex between a special needs and a typical child. The child without a disability will experience a wide variety of feelings, all of which are perfectly normal and understandable. As parents, there are some ways to help encourage positive relationships between our children, while also recognizing their different emotional needs. Here are some typical emotions that siblings of special needs children may experience: Resentment: Siblings might resent the extra attention, time, and emotional focus that is directed toward the special needs sibling. They may resent it if they are given … Continue reading →