Where do we go from here? So what now? What does this mean for our family? What help should we get for our child? These are far too common questions from parents who just found out that their son or daughter has been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). While my career choice has been […]
NATIONAL BUDDY WALK® Program PROMOTES INCLUSION FOR PEOPLE WITH DOWN SYNDROME in Celebration of Down Syndrome Awareness Month The 2019 MI great Buddy Walk® is one of over 250 Buddy Walk® events planned in cities across the country this fall in and around October in celebration of Down Syndrome Awareness Month. The Buddy Walk® was […]
MY BROTHER: Local Mother & Daughter Teach Kids About Epilepsy A couple of years ago, my then seven year old daughter, Abby and I wanted to bring awareness and teach people, particularly children about Epilepsy. This condition is near and dear to our hearts as Abby’s brother, my son, Mason has it. It […]
This is the story of a Great Lakes Bay family’s journey navigating parenting a child in our community with special needs. To protect the privacy of this family, we have changed their child’s name and some minor details. Our Special Needs Journey Like any mother, when my oldest child, Alison, was a baby I worried […]
Activities & Organizations for Child with Communication Disorder (Similar to Autism) Great Lakes Bay has many organizations that offer programs for children who have been diagnosed with autism. However, children that do not receive this diagnosis status but need special assistance, are left in the dark with parents paying out of pocket. This Ask the Parent […]