Some of my pet peeves in the typical world in which I live are people who incorrectly use the word “literally,” or refuse to wait for others to exit an elevator before entering, or try to get off an airplane before it even arrives at the gate. There are also…
When assessing for developmental delays, doctors and therapists will check a toddler’s protective responses, such as instinctively outstretching the arms to prevent or brace for a fall. I can only imagine the terror of feeling unsteady and knowing there is absolutely nothing to do about a fall. While my 13-year-old…
Halloween should be fun and not stressful. However, for many years it was neither fun for us nor stress-free. My daughter, Cammy, has Rett syndrome, and we were faced with how to deal with a child with special needs at Halloween. Cammy,…
Do you ever wish kids came with a manual? Well, mine does. The International Rett Syndrome Foundation (IRSF) provides many wonderful tips and hacks for parents to navigate their way through this world of Rett syndrome. For school settings, some parents of children with Rett syndrome provide their child’s…
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