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Book Review: Beyond the Diagnosis by Amy Mattson

April 20, 2019 by Aprille Leave a Comment

I was blessed to receive a review copy of the book Beyond the Diagnosis: The Path to Thriving as a Special Needs Parent by Amy Mattson. Amy is a fellow special needs blogger whom I’ve known for quite some time via the internet, and I knew that her book would be a blessing. This book exceeded by expectations.

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Posted in: Special Needs Parenting Tagged: ADHD, amy mattson, autism, beyond the diagnosis, book, book review, cerebral palsy, diagnosis, special needs

DMDD: Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder – Our “Missing Piece”

October 9, 2018 by Aprille 7 Comments

Our son Ezra – who is now eight years old – has been quite the enigma, hasn’t he? If you are new to our family’s blog – or perhaps visiting via Pinterest or some other social media platform, I highly recommend reading our son’s story in detail, as this post really builds on what I’ve … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Ezra, Family, Special Needs Parenting Tagged: ABC of NC, ADHD, autism, DMDD, Ezra, odd, pscyhology, school, testing

K’Nex: the one toy that keeps my ADHD kid focused for HOURS

January 7, 2018 by Aprille 2 Comments

Ezra received his first set of K’Nex from his grandparents for Christmas 2016, when he was six years old. They went over really great. Not. While he was generally intrigued by them, the first time he tried to work with them ended in severe frustration. Thus, the K’Nex box sat on the mantle of the … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Ezra, Special Needs Parenting Tagged: ADHD, ASD, autism, K'nex, lego, legos, stimming, toys

Special Needs Moms Share Their Thoughts About Mother’s Day

May 13, 2017 by Aprille 1 Comment

In honor of Mother’s Day, I asked special needs moms on my Special Needs Survival page to share with me pictures of their kids as well as their thoughts about Mother’s Day, in relation to special needs parenting. I loved what they had to say about what Mother’s Day means to them. I hope that … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Motherhood, Special Needs Parenting Tagged: autism, mothers-day, parenting, special needs

Ultimate Holiday Survival Guide for Special Needs Families (120+ Links!)

November 19, 2016 by Aprille 8 Comments

It’s the most wonderful time of the year… But you know that’s not always the case. For kiddos that thrive on routines, face behavioral challenges, get overwhelmed quickly, need special diets, and more, facing the holiday season can fill a special needs parent with dread. (Secret: You are not alone!) That’s why it’s so great that … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Christmas, Health, Wellness, & Self Care, Special Needs Parenting, Thanksgiving Tagged: ADHD, anxiety, aspergers, autism, behavioral, christmas, chronic illness, fibromyalgia, holidays, odd, santa, self care, sensory processing disorder, social stories, SPD, special needs, thanksgiving

What music history can teach us about mental challenges

July 21, 2016 by Aprille Leave a Comment

I’m a week away from being done with my music appreciation class. I have found this class to be highly enjoyable and enlightening. The book has covered the lives of many of the most well-known composers throughout music history. One thing that has been incredibly thought-provoking to me in studying the lives of these men … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Health, Wellness, & Self Care, Momma Goes Back to School, Special Needs Parenting Tagged: ADHD, anxiety, autism, depression, mental health, mental illness, music, school

Social Skills CDs for Children with Special Needs

April 26, 2016 by Aprille Leave a Comment

Social skills and communication skills can be hard for any child to master. Children with special needs especially struggle in these areas. Recently I was looking on Amazon for CDs that address these skills that Ezra could enjoy listening to. I contacted the producers of these CDs, and they have so very graciously sent me review … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Special Needs Parenting Tagged: ADHD, autism, CDs, music, social skills, special needs

3 #Ausome Apps for Children with Autism

October 29, 2014 by Aprille 7 Comments

3 #Ausome Apps for Children with Autism

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Posted in: Special Needs Parenting Tagged: apps, autism, smartphone, special needs

25 ways for stressed out special needs parents to relax and recharge

October 28, 2014 by Aprille 12 Comments

Special needs parents are like a pitcher of water. We keep pouring out our energy for our children, the household, work and everything else. It’s no surprise that eventually there’s none left. We are left empty and we have nothing left to give to our children either. We need to find ways to fill ourselves back up with energy, joy and happiness so we can be full of wonderful things to give to pour out to our children.

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Posted in: Health, Wellness, & Self Care, Special Needs Parenting Tagged: autism, reaching out, recharging, relaxation, self care, special needs

What Is Normal?

October 25, 2014 by Aprille 2 Comments

Comparing my life to friends with neuro typical kids was killing me with seeing everything that T couldn’t do, while comparing my life to those with greater challenges made me feel like I couldn’t ask for help, because my life was easy compared to theirs. I had to stop all of it to be able to embrace our own journey.

Life is complicated, and my hard is just that – my hard – just as your hard is your hard. No comparison necessary.

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Posted in: Special Needs Parenting Tagged: autism, comparison, PDD NOS, special needs
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