Advocating for our Extraordinary ones – if not us, then who?
Whether a parent of an extraordinary child wants to admit it or not, our children need us in more ways than most. And one of those daunting ways is as [...]
True Inclusion in the Creation of “Chicago Treasure”
This is a fascinating book that took extraordinary children's desires, and made them a reality in this beautiful hardback book. It's a well-crafted book that enables these children to star [...]
The Extraordinary (or dreaded?) Holiday Season
A few years ago our family attended a chili cook off and trunk-or-treat at our church. It was a week before Halloween and we all looked forward to the tradition [...]
Saying Goodbye to an Extraordinary One
While parents would all prefer their children outlive them, we know that’s not always the case. And even more so with our extraordinary children that have a shorter life expectancy. [...]
For The Kids Who Often Take a Back Seat
John was not cooperating during his therapy session. Tired after a long day at school, he wasn’t interested in having any demands placed on him. His therapist decided to pull [...]