by Erin Croyle | Oct 19, 2015 | ABOUT, BABY, Child Find, Diagnosis, Finding Balance, KIDS, Parents, Uncategorized, YOU
Noticing your child is developing differently can be one of the hardest things we face as parents. An official diagnosis can often lead to a period of mourning. It’s something that is difficult to understand unless you’ve been there. Even then, we all handle it in our...
by Erin Croyle | Oct 8, 2015 | Finding Balance, Help, Individuals, Parents, YOU
Have you ever thought about the first time you ever felt different? Take a moment and let it sink in. Recalling moments like that is an eye opening experiment when you consider how many people are reminded of their differences every single day. Someone in a wheelchair...
by Erin Croyle | Sep 24, 2015 | Friends and Acquaintances, Help, Parents, RELATIONSHIPS, Uncategorized, YOU
Developing and maintaining meaningful relationships can be difficult for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We see it every day at playgrounds, schools, and gatherings. We’re reminded of it everywhere we go. Recently a well-intentioned family...
by Erin Croyle | Aug 27, 2015 | Finding Balance, Help, Parents, Uncategorized, YOU
A mom is leaving a therapy center with her 3-year-old son. He has autism and difficulties with transitions. The little boy is having a terrible meltdown; screaming, kicking, hitting, collapsing to the floor. Exasperated, the mother manages to get him just outside the...
by Erin Croyle | Aug 24, 2015 | Elementary School, IEP, KIDS, Uncategorized
I cried during my son’s kindergarten tour. But it wasn’t for the reasons you think. Sure, it’s going to be weird to take him to school this fall. I can’t believe he’s 5 years old. Time has flown. I know I’ll shed a few tears dropping him off for his first day of...
