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Raising An ASD Child Should Not Stop Your Family From Travelling – Beyond Special
It’s the school’s summer vacation. Our daughter is all excited about it.Typically, our family heading towards the airport and travelling somewhere at this time of the year. Unfortunately, we had to cancel our travel plans due to COVID-19.My daughter is certainly not happy about the news. She had all
3 Life Lessons My Daughter Taught Me – Beyond Special
When my family first learnt about our daughter’s autism diagnosis, there was great pain, fear and anger.It certainly turned our world upside down. You are forced into a reality that is different from the one you have previously known.We never expected to have a child with special needs (I don’t thin
How I discovered ways to talk with my non-verbal child – Beyond Special
My husband and I once enjoyed a peaceful and quiet life before kids. Gone were those days the moment we started growing our family. Having a family of 3 kids does give the home a boisterous feel.Our oldest son loves to talk. We have gotten into many lively debates and discussions with him. He always
How The Words We Use To Describe Our Child Matter – Beyond Special
The words we use to describe our children are more than just words.They are the way we think of them.The way we react to them.The actions we take towards them.Our Words Affect The Way We Help Our ChildrenWhen I realised how my words affect my children, it helped meovercome a lot of my anger issues t
7 Ways To Unlock The Gifts of Your Child – Beyond Special
“All children are gifted, some just open their packages later than others.”– UnknowAs parents, we play a crucial role in awakening latent talents or developing current strengths through experiences you give your child at home.However, when you have a child with a disability whose “weaknesses” are ob
Welcome To Holland – Beyond Special
I am often asked to describe the experience of raising a child with a disability – to try to help people who have not shared that unique experience to understand it, to imagine how it would feel. It’s like this…When you’re going to have a baby, it’s like planning a fabulous vacation trip – to Italy.
How I Overcame My Anger To Help My Family – Beyond Special
“Where there is anger, there is always pain underneath.”Eckhart TolleAs a special-needs parent, it feels that I am in constant anger and fight mode.I am fighting with my children on the home front.I am fighting for their right to get access to services.I am fighting for their acceptance.I am fightin
Parent’s COVID-19 Survival Kit – When You Are Stuck At home – Beyond Special
How are you coping with being stuck at home during this COVID-19 crisis?With most countries under lockdown, many of us are at home working, studying or taking care of the family.For some families raising children on the autism spectrum, this newfound isolation is an idyllic existence. The lack of cr
The Importance of A Morning Routine To Get The Day Right – Beyond Special
“Either you run the day or the day runs you.”Jim RohnWhat a difference a morning makes?There is nothing worse than waking up late and starting the morning in a manic mode.I welcome my day with screams and cries of the kids.I miraculously got them dressed in an impressive record-breaking time, after
When Feeling Positive Feels Fake – Beyond Special
Sometimes when the worries and concerns of your children feel so overwhelming, you wonder how to “stay positive”. Hell! There are even days when I feel that I don’t want to get out of bed.Being positive sometimes feels so fake and unnatural when things are chaotic on the homefront. So what gives me