Parenting Special Needs Children

In the end, isn’t it fitting that the Lord would use a young man unable to communicate via traditional means to help lift up and relay profound truths?

Reverend Thomas Vander Woude shares the powerful story of sacrificial love shown by his father, who gave his life to save his son with Down Syndrome, and the profound impact this had on their family.

Life's twists and turns can be unexpected and unimaginable. Brenda Solomon knows. In 1992 she gave birth to a daughter, Jill, who had a severe seizure disorder, which would eventually leave the child with intellectual disabilities. Brenda explains how the 24-hour care her daughter required sapped the life out of her family and lead them to nearly total exhaustion. But as she prayed for help, God stepped in with respite, and the idea of Jill's House, a full-service, overnight respite center, was born. Joining Brenda is Jill's House President, Cameron Doolittle.

On October 16, 2006, my oldest son was diagnosed with autism. That word — autism — spoken over my son and over my life on that day sent me into a year-long spiral of grief and confusion.

NADS is the oldest organization in the country serving individuals with Down syndrome and their families. It was founded in Chicago in 1961 by parents who chose to go against medical advice and raised their children with Down syndrome at home.

A book by a husband and wife whose course in life changed with the birth of their first child. Unexpected Journey shares the life of a family where daily challenges became a way of life - caring for a child with special needs and parents in their declining years. It is written is small segments so that a caregiver can read when they have short moments of time.

I saw them at the grocery store, at schools, at parks and at restaurants—parents of children with special needs. I tried not to stare, but they were difficult to ignore. They patiently waited for children with leg braces to take awkward steps. They lovingly guided grown children through crowds. They communicated with sign language and laminated pictures.

Parents raising a child with special needs want to equip their child with the skills and abilities necessary to live the most independent life possible. But actually accomplishing this can be difficult. Learning to empower a child with strength, dignit...

Camp for kids and teens, ages 7 to 17, with life-threatening illnesses and disabilities.

Autism Speaks is dedicated to promoting solutions, across the spectrum and throughout the lifespan, for the needs of individuals with autism and their families through advocacy and support; increasing understanding and acceptance of autism spectrum disorder; and advancing research into causes and better interventions for autism spectrum disorder and related conditions.

Home Schooling Special needs Children, Homeschooling Children with Autsim Down syndrome ADD ADHD, NATHHAN.

Key Ministry promotes meaningful connection between churches and families of kids with disabilities for the purpose of making disciples of Jesus Christ.

Connecting Families to Resources! Our mission is healthy families and healthy children through the creation of practical resources and support for parents of special needs

Restoration, a rhythm of rest. Jill’s House provides a safe haven to entrust your children, so you can rest. Your child will make new friends and experience things you never imagined possible. Our respite is for all children with intellectual disabilities and their families – without regard to race, religion, or ethnicity- ages six to seventeen.

In a guilty voice, the 35-year-old father explained that he was calling from a closet. He was hiding from his 5-year-old son, who was hunting for his favorite children’s DVD. His son with special needs had a tendency to play the same video segment over . . . and over . . . and over.

If you are a parent of a child with special needs, you undoubtedly have bigger challenges to overcome than you ever thought possible. There may be days where you feel all alone in your struggle. Maybe you’ve been so busy taking care of your child’s needs, in addition to the rest of your family, that you have not had the opportunity to seek encouragement from those who have trekked a similar road. Whether you’re raising a child with various physical, developmental or emotional challenges, we hope you’ll find comfort in this collection of stories from parents who are living the joys and trials of raising special-needs children.

Family Retreats offer a haven for special needs families. Here, families are cared for, encouraged, and rejuvenated in a Christ centered, fully accessible camp environment.

SBSK (Special Books by Special Kids) started when I was a special education teacher. My students and I originally set out to publish a book in which they sha...