How to sum up our experience in just a short paragraph? Our Simon is exceptional. He's three years old and has touched the hearts of countless, all over the country. His smile can truly light up your life. Simon has...
Articles
Diary of a Special Needs Sibling
The following narrative blends stories from our real Abram’s Bed families to fictionally capture the trials and successes we experience as special needs families. None of the names or situations is meant to resemble a specific reality, but the universal...
Zachary's Story: by Tammie C.
It was 17 years ago that I received the worst news a pregnant, soon-to-be parent could get—I wasn’t feeling him kick anymore inside my belly and I knew something was wrong. The ultrasound showed that I had no amniotic fluid...
Landon's Story: by Lori J.
Landon is a rambunctious and loving little 4 ½-year-old. We met Landon when he was 2 days old and he became a permanent member of our family at the age of 1 ½. Within a few months of having Landon,...
Food Allergies vs. School Lunch
It’s your child’s first day of school. Nerves are high and you’re running a little later than you would like and then it hits you—your child has a food allergy, and you have no idea what the school cafeteria will...
It’s IEP Time: 5 Tips to Get Ready!
A child’s individualized education plan (IEP) centers around a meeting in which a parent meets with several other people (the child’s general teacher, special education teacher, school representative, school psychologist, and possibly others) to discuss plans to help the child...
Chris' Story: By Heather E.
When Chris was born he had a heart defect. It wasn't large enough to warrant surgery but it was something that was constantly on our minds. He was always behind in growth—it took him longer to walk, he wouldn't talk....
The 2016 PRISMS Conference
From left to right: Robert and Shannon Duvall, Kelsey and Graham Roberge, and Brandi and Sid Wilson. Kelsey kindly donated her TSS to Karyn Thompson.[/caption] As we landed in St. Louis very early on Thursday morning, another PRISMS conference was...