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Beyond the Diagnosis – An Introduction

AmyMattson2020-01-18T04:34:00+00:00March 9th, 2019|Books, Review|

If you've been following me on social media, you know that I have been working on writing my first book! The book is titled Beyond the Diagnosis - How to [...]

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  • non-verbal | non verbal | non-verbal child | helping non-verbal child communication | communication tools for non-verbal child | autism | downs syndrome | special needs mom | special needs parenting | parenting a child with special needs | special needs child | speech therapy | speech | speech therapy at home

Helping Your Non-Verbal Child Communicate

AmyMattson2019-08-28T14:02:48+00:00February 11th, 2019|Special Needs|

Having a child who is non-verbal can be a challenge. As parents, we challenged by the difficulty of determining our child's wants and needs. At the same time, our child is [...]

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To My Child With Special Needs: Thank You

AmyMattson2018-11-21T20:17:51+00:00November 21st, 2018|Special Needs, Uncategorized|

I know my stress levels never seem to ease. I'm always tired and this affects my willingness to play every time you wish. I apologize if my continued state of [...]

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The Grieving Cycle of Special Needs Parents

AmyMattson2019-06-01T13:29:39+00:00October 19th, 2018|Special Needs, Uncategorized|

Previously, I had shared why it's so important for parents of special needs children to grieve their child's diagnosis. Today, I want to expand on that and discuss the fact [...]

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How Accessible is Disney World For Wheelchair Users?

AmyMattson2017-12-31T21:21:20+00:00December 31st, 2017|Special Needs|

Our family recently took a vacation to Disney World. I realize this is a popular vacation for many families with young children, but we chose Disney for some special reasons. [...]

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