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...
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Trying "Typical"
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,...
You're Not Dreaming! The New Safety Sleeper is Here!
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...
Say Hello to our July Pay-It-Forward Winner, Danielle!
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 is a degenerative disease affecting multiple systems. As the disease progresses, children lose skills they...
Rose's Ruminations: Back To School Tips
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...
Travel Resources for All-Needs Families
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 and that I would never again travel away from home. We had recently learned of...
Dear Dads 3: Embrace the Life You're In
“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 Markham Our focus at Abram’s Nation is not just to create practical solutions and impactful...
Dear Dads 2: We Are Here To Support You
"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...