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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?...

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...

How To Choose Among Safety Bed Options

Tags: Angelmans Syndrome, Autism, Autism Awareness Month, Autism Spectrum, CHARGE, Parenting, Products for Special Needs, Rett Syndrome, Sanfilippo syndrome, Smith-Magenis Syndrome, Special Needs, Special Needs Family & Parenting, Travel for Special Needs, Uncategorized

Meet Aimee, a mom who has considered many safety bed options for her son. As she shares, safety beds have many features that can help...

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...

Homeschooling Resources and At-Home Toolkit

Tags: Autism, Autism Spectrum, Parenting, Products for Special Needs, Special Needs, Special Needs Family & Parenting

As schools across the country and world remain closed in response to COVID-19, we’re adjusting to our new normal of working from home and social...

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...

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...

Meet Lindsey, Our April Pay-It-Forward Winner!

Tags: Adaptive Clothing, Autism, Autism Spectrum, CHARGE, Facts & Trends, Parenting, pay it forward, Products for Special Needs, Rett Syndrome, Special Needs, Special Needs Family & Parenting, Wheelchair Cape

We are thrilled to introduce you to our April Pay-It-Forward winner, Lindsey, from Monroeville, Pennsylvania! Lindsey will receive the Wheely Rain Cape, the first product in...

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...

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...

We Have a February Pay-It-Forward Winner!

Tags: Alzheimer’s, Angelmans Syndrome, ASD, Autism, Autism Spectrum, CHARGE, dad of special needs child, Facts & Trends, families with special needs, Family activities for special needs, father of child with special needs, Motor Sensory, Parenting, Parenting special needs children, Products for Special Needs, Sensory Disorder Activities, Smith-Magenis-Syndrome, Special Needs, special needs families, Special Needs Family & Parenting, special needs mom, special needs resources, struggles of families with special needs, Visual Sensory

As we continue celebrating our 10-year anniversary by giving back to our community of families, we are excited to announce that we have a winner...

Rose’s Ruminations: Diagnosis Day

Tags: ASD, Autism, Autism Spectrum, dad of special needs child, families with special needs, father of child with special needs, Parenting, Parenting special needs children, Smith-Magenis-Syndrome, Special Needs, Special Needs Family & Parenting, special needs parenting, special needs resources, Stress Management, struggles of families with special needs

Ask parents of children with special needs and you will hear very different stories of diagnosis day. They may remember the exact date and time...

Rose’s Ruminations: Reflecting on 10 Special Years

Tags: Alzheimer’s, Angelmans Syndrome, Autism, Autism Spectrum, CHARGE, dad of special needs child, Facts & Trends, families with special needs, father of child with special needs, Motor Sensory, News, Parenting, Parenting special needs children, Products for Special Needs, Sensory Disorder, Sensory Disorder Activities, Sensory Processing Disorder, Smith-Magenis-Syndrome, Special Needs, special needs families, Special Needs Family & Parenting, special needs mom, special needs resources, struggles of families with special needs, Traveling with special needs children

I can’t believe it, but it’s already been a decade! It seems like just yesterday that Abram was constantly waking in the middle of the night...

Rose’s Ruminations: A Mother’s Advice for Managing Meltdowns

Tags: Angelmans Syndrome, ASD, Autism, Autism Spectrum, dad of special needs child, Facts & Trends, families with special needs, father of child with special needs, Home Safety, I'm Special Because, Managing Meltdowns, News, Parenting, Parenting special needs children, Products for Special Needs, Sensory Disorder, Sensory Processing Disorder, siblings with special needs, Special Needs, Special Needs Family & Parenting, special needs parenting, struggles of families with special needs

With all of the sights, sounds and activities, the holiday season puts us on watch for sensory overload. Despite planning ahead and my best tips...

Rose’s Ruminations: Avoiding Sensory Overload During the Holidays

Tags: Autism, Autism Spectrum, Parenting, Sensory Disorder, Sensory Processing Disorder, Special Needs, Special Needs Family & Parenting

In our “Rose’s Ruminations” blog series, I’m sharing my personal experiences as mom of three, founder of Abram’s Nation, and a parent of a child,...

How to Prevent and Respond to Special Needs Children Who Wander

Tags: Angelmans Syndrome, Autism, Autism Spectrum, CHARGE, dad of special needs child, families with special needs, Family activities for special needs, father of child with special needs, Home Safety, News, Outdoor tips for Special Needs, Parenting, Parenting special needs children, Rett Syndrome, safety for special needs children, Safety special needs children, Sensory Disorder, Sensory Processing Disorder, Smith-Magenis-Syndrome, Special Needs, special needs families, Special Needs Family & Parenting, special needs mom, special needs resources, struggles of families with special needs

June is National Safety Month. We, at Abram’s Nation, take our kiddos safety VERY seriously and understand how difficult it can be for families with...

Happy Mother’s Day! Supporting Special Needs Moms

Tags: Autism, Autism Spectrum, families with special needs, Mother's Day, News, Parenting, Parenting special needs children, Smith-Magenis-Syndrome, SMS, Special Needs, special needs families, Special Needs Family & Parenting, special needs mom, special needs parenting, struggles of families with special needs

Special needs moms have been given extra challenges in their lives and have risen to that challenge. Special needs moms are just as exhausted and...

Easter Is On Its Way – Hop to It!

Tags: Angelmans Syndrome, ASD, Autism, Autism Spectrum, CHARGE, dad of special needs child, Easter, Easter Ideas for Special Needs, Facts & Trends, families with special needs, Family activities for special needs, father of child with special needs, News, Outdoor activities for families, Outdoor tips for Special Needs, Parenting, Parenting special needs children, Products for Special Needs, Rett Syndrome, Sensory Disorder, Sensory Processing Disorder, Smith-Magenis-Syndrome, SMS, Special Needs, special needs families, Special Needs Family & Parenting, special needs parenting, special needs resources, Uncategorized

Spring is just around the corner and Easter is nearly here with all its bunnies, baskets and bows! Here are some ways to make sure...

Keep Calm and Parent On!

Tags: Angelmans Syndrome, Autism, Autism Spectrum, CHARGE, dad of special needs child, Facts & Trends, families with special needs, Family activities for special needs, father of child with special needs, Fidget, Fidget Folder, Fidget Kit, Loving to learn, Motor Sensory, Parenting, Parenting special needs children, Products for Special Needs, Rett Syndrome, Self-soothing, Sensory, Sensory Disorder, Sensory Disorder Activities, Sensory Processing Disorder, Smith-Magenis-Syndrome, SMS, Special Needs, Special Needs Family & Parenting, special needs resources, Visual Sensory

Imagine a world where children could manage their stress in healthy ways. Children who are able to self-regulate their emotions and actions are better able...

Happy Holidays for Children with Special Needs.

Tags: Angelmans Syndrome, Autism, Autism Spectrum, CHARGE, Parenting, Products for Special Needs, Special Needs, Special Needs Family & Parenting

As parents you want to make the holidays as magical as possible for the kiddos. Santa visits, holiday parties and the excitement of opening gifts...