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How to Discuss Differences
Most of a child's learning and development will occur in the walls of our homes. It is important to teach our children about differences while they are young. Research has shown that by teaching children about differences, it allows them to process differences and...
3 Things to do When You Find Out Your Child has a Disability
Finding out that your child has a disability can be one of the most heart wrenching experiences a parent can face in their lifetime. However, there are three main things that can help you process and start accepting your child’s diagnosis 3 Things You Can Do...
Online School with a Child with Disabilities
As the world has been plagued by COVID-19, parents are entering uncharted territory with their children’s education. While many children are able to independently access their school online, parents of children with disabilities are left to wonder, “What about...
5 Parent Blogs to Follow
Nothing is more powerful than feeling validated, heard, and understood. A parent who has walked the same or similar path as you can be your greatest most treasured resource. We have five parent blogs who are walking the disability path and sharing their...
Sock Talk: A Doll Like Me with Amy Jandrisevits
Amy Jandrisevits created A Doll Like Me, so kids with physical differences could love and cherish their very own doll that looked exactly like them. She personally makes each doll by hand, and to date she has raised more than $225,000 to help off set the financial burden for those who could not otherwise afford a doll.
How to Tell Family and Friends About a Prenatal Diagnosis
Special thanks to Carrying To Term for their partnership in providing this resource. After receiving a prenatal diagnosis of a life-limiting condition, you will be navigating information, decisions, grief, and the inevitable experience of telling your family and...
Neonatal Donation FAQ with IIAM
Special thanks to Carrying To Term for their partnership in providing this resource. The experience of receiving a prenatal diagnosis of a life-limiting condition leaves families with many questions and complicated emotions to navigate. A key part of feeling...
Preparing for Appointments Following Diagnosis
Special thanks to Carrying To Term for their partnership in providing this resource. Parents, you have received the news that your unborn baby has a life-limiting diagnosis. Now, you are faced with processing new information, weighing your options, making complicated...
Hearing Screenings: Why Are They So Important For Your Child?
Special thanks to Collaborative Corner for their partnership in providing this resource. With the hustle bustle of “back to school,” important screenings are often overlooked. Did you know that it is highly recommended for your child to have a hearing screening or...
The Choice to Carry To Term: Embracing and Celebrating Your Baby
Special thanks to Carrying To Term for their partnership in providing this resource. Parents, your world has been turned upside down by the news that your baby has a life-limiting condition. After receiving the diagnosis, you have been given new terminology and...
How Can Your Child Practice Social Skills at Home?
Special thanks to Collaborative Corner for their partnership in providing this resource. If your child would benefit from continued social skills practice during this time at home, there are a variety of different activities that can be used to target social skills...
Helping a Child with Sensory Sensitivities Tolerate Wearing a Face Mask
Special thanks to Collaborative Corner for their partnership in providing this resource. As a result of the current highly contagious COVID-19 pandemic, the practice of wearing a face mask in public is becoming more common. Not only have health officials recommended...