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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

Never enough: an honest look at what special needs parenting is like

April 7, 2017 by Aprille 8 Comments

Last summer, he buried his compass at the park. I’m not really sure why. He just wanted to. He begged us to go back to find it. Every time we go back, he looks. We bought him a replacement compass. Today he broke down crying in the back seat of the van because he wants … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Ezra, Motherhood, Personal and Spiritual Ramblings, Special Needs Parenting Tagged: ADHD, Ezra, motherhood, odd, special needs

Attention needs: the ADHD child and the momma who loves him

January 9, 2017 by Aprille 9 Comments

When Ezra was in day treatment (behavioral therapy), we were taught that there are four main reasons that children misbehave: 1) they are seeking attention 2) they are seeking power or control 3) they are seeking revenge or 4) they are feeling inadequate. Once we were able to categorize Ezra’s deeds by their why, it … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Ezra, Motherhood, Special Needs Parenting Tagged: ADHD, attention, behavioral therapy, extrovert, Ezra, introvert, motherhood, odd, 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

Ezra’s Story: from “typical” to a behavioral diagnosis

October 17, 2014 by Aprille 46 Comments

I’ve written this, my story – my son’s story – for all the moms out there who are in this awkward state of quasi-“special needs” but have no real claim to the title. For the moms who have put in the hours at the doctors office or the school district and had the evaluations, but come up empty. For the moms who are seeking help and answers, but can’t seem to get anyone to listen.

For the mom who feels alone in the typical world, but still remains on the outskirts of what seems like a privileged “special needs” community. You know your friends are exhausted, running ragged from therapy to therapy – but sometimes you envy them, because at least they have an answer, they have professional help. You’re just left with your child, alone in your quest for answers.

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Posted in: Ezra, Special Needs Parenting Tagged: ADHD, adjustment disorder, behavioral disorder, Ezra, odd, special needs

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