I’m a “Special Needs Mom”. That sounds really weird to me. For a couple reasons really, but mainly because I sometimes wonder if I “qualify.” My son is on the Autism spectrum, but is pretty high functioning (like what they used to separate out as … Continue readingI’m (not enough of) a Special Needs Mom
Parenting is hard work for any person, whether you have one, or two or 8 or 12 children. You learn to strategize, categorize needs, make schedules, chore charts, and instill any other number of flow charts so that life can come together with some … Continue readingSpecial Needs Parenting, Solo
A week after Christmas, after months of preparation, my two youngest children received their First Holy Communion. I had always assumed that while welcome at mass, this particular avenue of grace would always be closed to them because of their disabilities. Jude was born with … Continue readingSpecial Needs Mom Reflects: All are Welcome at the Feast
For a while, it has bugged me when a pregnant woman, when asked if she wanted a boy or girl, responded “I don’t care, as long as it’s healthy.” Because I had seen couples welcome babies who were definitely not “healthy”, but of course they … Continue readingGrieving for my special needs child
The process of moving a family is a huge undertaking. For a typical family it can be stressful, anxiety inducing, and full of the complexities that come with transferring a family to a new residence. The additional complexities that come with having a special needs … Continue readingMoving as a Special Needs Family