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Family Stories
November 5, 2014
Help Developing My Toolbox
“One of the most important things I’ve learned from Raising Special Kids is that parents are valuable members of any team decision-making process."
October 30, 2014
Support Through the Journey
"I don't know how the heck I survived," Lynn said about receiving Zane's diagnosis just after her daughter was born. Lynn recalled the relief she…
July 25, 2014
Finding Encouragement and Hope
Kathy says she gained an understanding that she is not alone – others are going through similar challenges and finding encouragement and hope.
July 14, 2014
I Can Do This!
"Like many parents, sometimes I wanted to deal head-on with an issue and other times I’d just want to bury my head in the sand.…
July 7, 2014
Someone Who Understood What She Was Feeling
Angelica’s second baby was due in just three weeks when her first son, Andres, was diagnosed with cerebral palsy. “My world was shattered—turned upside down,”…
June 26, 2014
I Was Searching for Resources
Though this dashing young man manages to dress for school very day like he just walked off the pages of GQ (his own idea), he…
June 13, 2014
Anytime I Feel Lost I Call
Riley’s mom, Kristie, does not remember a time in his life when they did not rely on Raising Special Kids to help. Kristie first learned…
May 1, 2014
Sharing the Same Frustrations and Joys
Ellen remembers being told not to worry during her son Jack’s 18-month-old checkup when she mentioned that her son was not using any words. After…
April 29, 2014
Other Families Live This Too
A hospital social worker referred Sophia’s mother, Sharon, to Raising Special Kids. Sharon felt encouraged by “the reassurance that other families live this too.
May 20, 2013
De and Andy
Like many busy moms raising children with special needs, De takes advantage of services on the internet to help keep her aware of news and…
May 13, 2013
Gabby and Josh
When Josh was 11, Gabby and her family moved from California leaving behind their support networks. While they were getting settled in Arizona, Gabby learned…
April 29, 2013
Katie and Jack
Katie remembers learning about Raising Special Kids when her son Jack was 2 years old from his DDD (Division of Developmental Disabilities) Support Coordinator. Then…