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Oct 01, 2019

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

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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...

Jun 26, 2019

Dear Dads 2: We Are Here To Support You

Tags: Angelmans Syndrome, Autism, dad of special needs child, families with special needs, I'm Special Because, News, Parenting, Parenting special needs children, Special Needs, Special Needs Family & Parenting, special needs parenting

"I like to compare the job of a father to that of a long-distance runner. Fathering is a marathon—a long and often trying journey—and we must be disciplined if we hope to finish successfully." – Ken R. Canfield Our focus...

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 Over the years, the overwhelming fear and uncertainty have been replaced by gratitude.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...

Feb 12, 2019

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 to wander around his room, pound on walls, and, often times, hurt himself. I definitely...

Jan 03, 2019

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 and tools that I shared in my last blog, sometimes we’re headed toward meltdown. If you’ve...

Jun 04, 2018

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 special needs children. Almost half the children on the Autism Spectrum wander or elope –...

May 02, 2018

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 just as frustrated as the average parent; however, add to that judgments their children have...

Mar 01, 2018

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 all your kiddos are included in the Easter fun. Host Your Own Easter Egg Hunt -...