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Oct 01, 2019

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 better zipper locks as well no more loose foam padding, the beds are much stronger...

Aug 26, 2019

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 is a degenerative disease affecting multiple systems. As the disease progresses, children lose skills they...

Aug 22, 2019

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 visiting friends and exploring new places but, like most parents I know, I’m ready for...

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...

May 21, 2019

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 our new Abram’s Wearables line of adaptive clothing. Designed for use with a wheelchair, the...

May 16, 2019

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 places it shouldn’t be and a night without kids in our bed. We’d give almost...

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...

Mar 22, 2019

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 of our February Pay-It-Forward giveaway! A very deserving family in northwest Ohio was nominated by...