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 and it might even be marked on the calendar like a birth date or anniversary....
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Rose’s Ruminations: Reflecting on 10 Special Years
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...
Rose’s Ruminations: A Mother’s Advice for Managing Meltdowns
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...
Abram’s Nation at the 2018 FAST Summit & Gala
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. It’s an extra special time for Abram’s Nation, as our founder Rose Morris attends the...
Rose’s Ruminations: Avoiding Sensory Overload During the Holidays
In our “Rose’s Ruminations” blog series, I’m sharing my personal experiences as mom of three, founder of Abram’s Nation, and a parent of a child, Abram, who has special needs. While your experiences may be unique and different from mine,...
What is a Sensory Diet?
If your child has sensory processing issues, you might be curious about a type of treatment called a sensory diet. A sensory diet is an action plan that provides personalized sensory input your child needs to stay focused throughout the...
How to Prevent and Respond to Special Needs Children Who Wander
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 –...
Happy Mother’s Day! Supporting Special Needs Moms
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...