by Erin Croyle | Dec 14, 2018 | Caregivers, Elementary School, KIDS, Middle School, RELATIONSHIPS, Uncategorized
The holidays are in full swing. We’ve made the list. And when checking it twice we realize we still have to get something for our children’s teachers. It’s something we usually want to do or at least feel we should do. The group of professionals...
by Guest Author | Nov 20, 2018 | Advocacy, BABY, Caregivers, Diagnosis, Doctors, Early Intervention, Help, Help, Individuals, Medical Team, New Mom/Dad, Parents, RELATIONSHIPS, Self-Advocacy, YOU
By Valerie Abbott A friend recently reached out to me to talk about getting a second opinion for her son. As my child was diagnosed with hearing loss ten years ago, this mom was struggling with some recommendations offered by her child’s new audiologist and wanted...
by Erin Croyle | Jul 31, 2018 | BABY, Caregivers, Extended Family, Friends and Acquaintances, Grandparents, Help, In-laws, New Mom/Dad, Parents, RELATIONSHIPS, Uncategorized, YOU
The dog days of summer are in full swing. While there is much fun to be had in the sun, we need to take some extra precautions when it heats up. Caution with cars. We know how dangerous it is to leave loved ones in a hot car. It’s also important to lock your car once...
by Erin Croyle | Jun 14, 2018 | Advocacy, Career, Caregivers, College, Friends and Acquaintances, High School, IEP, Individuals, Job Training, KIDS, Middle School, Parents, RELATIONSHIPS, Self-Advocacy, TRANSITION, YOU
The annual “I’m Determined” Youth and Parent Summit is in full swing right now. Students and their parents are learning all about self-determination from professionals and volunteers at James Madison University in Harrisonburg this week. But as we...
by Erin Croyle | Jun 30, 2017 | BABY, Caregivers, Complications, Diagnosis, Finding Balance, Parents, PREGNANCY, RELATIONSHIPS, Uncategorized, YOU
Are you walking around in a haze? Are you constantly stressed? Angst-ridden? Anxious? Tired? Irritated? Sad? Annoyed? You might have DISABILITY FATIGUE. This isn’t an actual medical diagnosis. It’s a term that entrepreneur and advocate Cindy Liu highlighted in a...
by Erin Croyle | May 12, 2016 | BABY, Caregivers, Help, New Mom/Dad, Parents, RELATIONSHIPS, Uncategorized, YOU
Ever look at your savings and wonder where all the money is going? Being a parent is expensive. When you have a child who has additional needs, the cost goes up exponentially. Medical bills, co-pays, and adaptive equipment – we budget for these things. We know they’re...
