Empowerment in Action: SDYM's Bold Vision for the Future
I’m sooooo enjoying watching SDYM come into his own. He speaks life into himself… I’m eavesdropping on a conversation… SYDM: Yeah. I...
Autism and Community: How Passion Unites and Connects
One of my deepest fears as a mother of a child on the autism spectrum was the thought of My Baby going through this world alone. As long...
Mama Bears Unite: Creating Safe Spaces for Children with Disabilities
Last night, I had the awesome honor of speaking with the mothers of Jack and Jill, Eastern Region about summer camps for children with...
Love, Understanding, and Support: A Heartfelt Exchange Between Mother and Son
Yesterday, I was stressed…like really stressed. SDYM is in crunch time. And, I fully recognize that we have less than 8 months before his...
Lessons from the Balcony: How SDYM Taught Me to Appreciate the Moment
I live about three years in the future at all times for SDYM…working to clear a path to ensure he has every opportunity to maximize his...
Beyond Stigma: Understanding the Logic Behind Comfort Objects for Neurodivergent Children
My son is 17 years old and he wears a black Adidas drawstring backpack, housing two pink plush birds, almost everywhere he goes. The...