Special Needs The Long Shuffle Home I failed on a run a few days ago, but learned a valuable lesson in the process. I set out to run ten miles and was feeling good initially. However, when I got into mile seven, I was so tired. My heart rate was too high, and I couldn’t
Special Needs Finding Joy in the Life I Didn’t Plan When Plans Fall Apart I’m a planner by nature. I like to make sure we know what direction we are heading at all times. A 10-year plan, in my mind, just makes good sense. In general, I’m not big on spontaneity. But if the last several years have
Parenting How We Tame Our Family Calendar Our family has had over 150 medical appointments in the past 12 months. It feels like we live at the doctor and therapy offices. We are on a first-name basis with everyone at the pharmacy. When you throw in multiple different school schedules, a full-time job, and events with friends
Autism Indianapolis Airport Sensory Rooms We recently took a family trip out west to explore the state of Utah. Traveling with two kids who have special needs can present certain challenges. Due to autism and intellectual disabilities, our daughters thrive on their daily routines. They like to know exactly what’s happening each day, and
Special Needs The winter break that never ends… I have had a blog post like this bouncing around in my head for quite some time. I’ve gone back and forth about whether to share it or not. I would rather not paint my kiddos in a bad light or have anyone view them negatively at all. What
