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, …

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 …

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.

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, …

I am a bipolar adult and I was a bipolar child.  My mother didn’t really believe in such things as mental illness, so I didn’t receive treatment or know that it even had a name …

“Do you want to go to Australia with me?” My husband asked casually while I stood at the stove cooking the taco meat for dinner the other night.  Such a ridiculous question didn’t warrant an …

Since May is National Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC) Awareness Month I am going to tell everyone about TSC, how our family has been affected, and what you can do to help!
What is TSC?
Tuberous sclerosis complex …