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Sep 22, 2020

My Inner Monologue is Screaming Obscenities

Tags: ASD, Autism, Autism Spectrum, back to school, families with special needs, I'm Special Because, Parenting, parents getting ready for school, Special Needs, special needs families, Special Needs Family & Parenting, struggles of families with special needs

Sometimes, my outer one is too. A story about losing your $h!t in 2020 How’s school going this year, momma? Hey dad, best year ever...right? I give that a resounding HELLLLLL No. It took me exactly one day back-in-school to...

Aug 28, 2020

How to Secure Insurance Coverage for a Safety Bed

Tags: Alzheimer’s, Angelmans Syndrome, ASD, Autism, Autism Spectrum, Facts & Trends, families with special needs, Home Safety, I'm Special Because, Insurance Coverage, Parenting, Products for Special Needs, Rett Syndrome, Safety bed, Safety Sleeper, Sanfilippo syndrome, Sensory Disorder, Sensory Processing Disorder, Smith-Magenis Syndrome, Special Needs, Special Needs Family & Parenting, Special Needs Product, Travel for Special Needs

Written by Aimee RobesonOne of the important questions we hear is how to obtain insurance coverage for a safety bed. The Safety Sleeper has been covered in many states through Medicaid, Medicaid HMOs, Medical Waiver and private insurance. Each state...

Apr 24, 2020

Autism Awareness Month 2020 Rose’s Ruminations: Living in the Moment

Tags: ASD, Autism, Autism Awareness Month, Autism Spectrum, dad of special needs child, families with special needs, Family activities for special needs, Parenting, Parenting special needs children, Special Needs, Special Needs Family & Parenting, special needs parenting

Autism Awareness Month is always a time for me to reflect on my family’s journey and how an autism diagnosis redirected the life plans I had laid out so intentionally in my mind. I remember the shock and numbness of diagnosis...

Oct 25, 2019

Trying "Typical"

Tags: ASD, Autism, dad of special needs child, families with special needs, Family activities for special needs, father of child with special needs, Loving to learn, Parenting, Parenting special needs children, special needs families, Special Needs Family & Parenting, special needs mom, special needs narrative, special needs parenting, special needs resources, Stress Management, Uncategorized

We spend so much of Abram’s educational planning talking about moving him toward “typical:” mainstreaming, transitioning, the ‘real world’... So you’d think his recent foray into a very typical activity would feel like a huge win for me. But, honestly,...

Oct 01, 2019

You're Not Dreaming! The New Safety Sleeper is Here!

Tags: Alzheimer’s, Angelmans Syndrome, ASD, Autism, autism bed, Autism Spectrum, CHARGE, dad of special needs child, families with special needs, father of child with special needs, Home Safety, News, Parenting, Parenting special needs children, Products for Special Needs, Rett Syndrome, Safety bed, Sanfilippo syndrome, Sensory Disorder, Sensory Processing Disorder, Smith-Magenis Syndrome, SMS, Special Needs, Special Needs Family & Parenting, special needs mom, special needs parenting, special needs resources, Travel for Special Needs, Traveling with special needs children

We’ve updated The Safety Sleeper, with even more strength and stability, improved safety and usability and with more room. So, what's new? With better zipper locks as well no more loose foam padding, the beds are much stronger...

Aug 22, 2019

Rose's Ruminations: Back To School Tips

Tags: ASD, Autism, Autism Spectrum, back to school, back to school resources, families with special needs, getting ready for school, Parenting, Parenting special needs children, Special Needs, Special Needs Family & Parenting, special needs resources

Our back-to-school routine is in full swing as we prepare Macie for sixth grade and Abram for eighth grade. We’ve had a fantastic summer of visiting friends and exploring new places but, like most parents I know, I’m ready for...

May 16, 2019

Mom Talk: Let’s Get Real

Tags: Angelmans Syndrome, ASD, Autism, Autism Spectrum, CHARGE, dad of special needs child, families with special needs, Family activities for special needs, father of child with special needs, Parenting, Parenting special needs children, Products for Special Needs, Rett Syndrome, Sensory Disorder Activities, siblings with special needs, Smith-Magenis-Syndrome, Special Needs, special needs families, Special Needs Family & Parenting, special needs mom, special needs narrative, special needs parenting, special needs resources, Stress Management, struggles of families with special needs

Alright, moms. While we dream about spa days and breakfast in bed, let’s talk about reality. We deserve a day without cleaning up poop from places it shouldn’t be and a night without kids in our bed. We’d give almost...

Apr 25, 2019

Rose’s Ruminations: Autism Awareness Month and My Journey of Gratitude

Tags: Angelmans Syndrome, ASD, Autism, Autism Spectrum, CHARGE, dad of special needs child, Facts & Trends, families with special needs, father of child with special needs, I'm Special Because, Motor Sensory, News, Parenting, Parenting special needs children, PRISMS, Rett Syndrome, Sensory Disorder, Sensory Processing Disorder, Smith-Magenis-Syndrome, Special Needs, special needs families, Special Needs Family & Parenting, special needs mom, special needs narrative, special needs parenting, special needs resources, struggles of families with special needs

As we honor Autism Awareness Month during April, so many thoughts come to mind about this journey I never imagined I would be on. Over the years, the overwhelming fear and uncertainty have been replaced by gratitude. That’s not to...