Tag: disabilities

The Stages of Grieving Your Child’s Autism Diagnosis

If you are a parent of a child on the autism spectrum, you may sometimes feel discouraged. The diagnosis of autism can open up...

Parents of Children with Developmental Disabilities :: You are Not Alone

In 1987, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed March Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. His proclamation called upon Americans "to provide the encouragement and opportunities necessary for...

The Hidden Holiday Grief of Parenting a Child with Disabilities

If you ask my five year old daughter what she wants Santa to bring her this year for Christmas, she'll rattle off a list...