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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...

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...

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...

Say Hello to our July Pay-It-Forward Winner, Danielle!

Tags: families with special needs, Fidget Folder, Parenting special needs children, pay it forward, Products for Special Needs, Sanfilippo syndrome, Special Needs Family & Parenting

We are honored to introduce our July Pay-It-Forward winner, Danielle, from Long Island, New York! Danielle’s daughter has a rare genetic condition called Sanfilippo syndrome, which...

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...

Travel Resources for All-Needs Families

Tags: families with special needs, Family activities for special needs, Parenting special needs children, Special Needs, special needs families, Travel for Special Needs

There was a time years ago, before The Safety Sleeper, that I had two disheartening beliefs: that I would never again sleep through the night...

Dear Dads 3: Embrace the Life You're In

Tags: Angelmans Syndrome, dad of special needs child, families with special needs, father of child with special needs, Parenting, Parenting special needs children

“The quality of a father can be seen in the goals, dreams and aspirations he sets not only for himself, but for his family.” ―Reed...

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...

Finding Your Community: Smith-Magenis Syndrome Foundation UK Conference

Tags: dad of special needs child, families with special needs, Parenting, Parenting special needs children, Smith-Magenis Syndrome, SMS, Special Needs, special needs families, special needs mom, special needs parenting, special needs resources

We all need a place to feel like we belong, where others share the daily struggles and the fears and dreams we have for our...

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...

Abram’s Nation at the 2018 FAST Summit & Gala

Tags: Angelmans Syndrome, Autism, families with special needs, FAST, FAST Gala 2018, FAST Global Summit & Gala’s 10-year anniversary, Making a Difference, NBC Chicago, Parenting, Parenting special needs children, Special Needs, Special Needs Family & Parenting, struggles of families with special needs

December is one of the most wonderful times of the year, with all of the holiday celebrations and precious moments spent with family and friends....

A Closer Look at Huntington’s Disease

Tags: Education, families with special needs, father of child with special needs, Parenting, Parenting special needs children, siblings with special needs, sister with special needs, Special Needs, special needs mom, special needs resources, Uncategorized

After meeting Occupational Therapists and staff from the Huntington’s Disease Society of America (HDSA) for the past two years at the AOTA conference, Abram’s Nation...

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...