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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?...

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...

Congratulations to William, Our August Pay-It-Forward Winner!

Tags: Fidget Mat, pay it forward, Products for Special Needs, Smith-Magenis Syndrome, special needs families

Please join us in congratulating William, our August Pay-It-Forward winner and recipient of the Abram’s Nation Fidget Mat! With his diagnosis of Smith-Magenis Syndrome (SMS), William’s...

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...

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: 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...

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...

The Ripple Effect

Tags: Angelmans Syndrome, Angleman Syndrome, ASD, Autism, Autism Spectrum, CHARGE, dad of special needs child, families with special needs, father of child with special needs, Parenting, Parenting special needs children, Products for Special Needs, Sleep issues, Sleep patterns of Autistic Children, Sleep problems, Sleep solutions for ASD, SMS, 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

Living the life of luxury, not really, the life of therapy, and chaos. Inconsistency was consistent in my house. Modify, adjust, juggle etc. Our son,...

Let’s Get Crafty

Tags: crafts, dad of special needs child, Parenting, Parenting special needs children, Special Needs, special needs families, Special Needs Family & Parenting, special needs mom, special needs parenting

Crafts, kids love them. However, mention the word “crafts” to a parent and it can send the most seasoned into a downward adult beverage drinking...

Surprised by Generosity

Tags: Autism, pay it forward, perception, special needs families, Special Needs Family & Parenting, struggles of families with special needs, the little things

Take a trip back in time with me to late November/December 2012. I remember deciding to stop for a little treat at my favorite yogurt...