We all know back to school can be a rough transition for some kids but there are a few children out there who have a more difficult time than others. They used to be called …

Recently I have seen a rise in the number of articles, Facebook posts, and even tweets claiming to define what Sensory Processing Disorder is.  This should be good news, and it is — mostly.  But, …

May 2007 – Dimples with Daddy and Mommy. After over 50 hours of travel, we finally arrived in the U.S.

I could barely drag myself out of bed this morning but if you know me (or recently met me) you know that I am certainly not a morning person. The BlogHer Conference was a 7th …

On two different stimulants, AJ suffered from insomnia, aggression, anxiety, compulsive behaviors, paranoia, and racing thoughts. What is interesting is that studies show the same reactions in children similar to my son.

Interview and giveaway with Tracy Angladad, author and advocate for Bipolar Children.

Republished by Blog Post PromoterAuditory Processing, like visual processing, can be difficult to diagnose. In fact, auditory processing most often goes hand in hand with visual processing disorder because they are both neurological disorders …

The excitement of going on a family vacation can be matched only by the stress parents experience as they prepare for the excursion. Parents of children with disabilities have special considerations to keep in mind, including the mode of transportation, the accessibility of accommodations, whether the activities will be appropriate for all members of the family and even special dietary needs.

Republished by Blog Post PromoterI wrote an interesting letter yesterday.  An orphanage caring for  HIV+ children recently partnered with an adoption agency that was happy to work with them and eager to find families …

I learned a long time ago that AJ, my oldest, is a child who needs structure. So, when the school year ends and summer begins my disorganized child goes a little batty…and so do I.
Unfortunately, …