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MAMA BEAR'S BLOG

From 'If' to 'When': Mastering Goal Setting with SDYM and Mom

Join SDYM and his mom in this insightful video as they discuss the importance of confidence and goal setting. Through a candid...

Empowering Communication: How AI Helped SDYM Articulate his Thoughts Effectively

SDYM is an effective and consistent self-advocate. Last night, he explained his newest ACT accommodation to his ACT prep tutor. I was dog...

A Mother's Journey: Breaking Generational Cycles with SDYM

This weekend, I had a conversation with My Bestie about My Child. I’m not going to retell the entire conversation…because it was several...

From Start to Finish: A Journey of Independence in the Skies

BOOM!! BANG!!! POW!!! SHA-BANG!!!! 🎉⭐️🎊🤩 Solo traveling. While this is not SDMY's first time flying unaccompanied, it is his first...

From Print Jobs to Emotional Intelligence: A Lesson in Problem-Solving and Love

So, there is a FedEx Office in our neighborhood. And yesterday, I was working on a really big project. Therefore, I decided to send my...

Meet SDYM and Mama Bear

Welcome to the Mama Bear Blog, where Dr. El Brown invites you into her world of parenting, education, and empowerment.

Through personal accounts and heartfelt narratives, Dr. El shares her core beliefs and approaches to various aspects of life, including education, service provision, and family empowerment.

As a mother to her son, SDYM, who is a young man on the autism spectrum, Dr. El's journey is a testament to the power of empathy and compassion. Her experiences in effectively mothering SDYM have shaped her philosophy on engagement, teaching her valuable lessons that extend beyond the realm of parenting.

Join us as we delve into the wonderful world of Mama Bear and SDYM, where each story is filled with warmth, insight, and a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by families. Whether you're a service provider working with families or a family navigating the complexities of raising a child, Mama Bear Blog offers a friendly and informative space for learning and growth.

Embark on a journey of empowerment and support with "You Are Not Alone.

I once heard that parenting is like learning to change a tire on a moving car.

Well, if that is the case then learning to parent a child with disabilities without support is like learning to change a tire on a moving car, while on a busy expressway, blindfolded, without a jack and a tire iron - a near-impossible struggle. But it doesn’t have to be that way.

The goal of this book is to slow down the traffic, take off your blindfold, give you the tools, and show you how to use them…all while never leaving your side because I’m your Hip Pocket Girl. I’ve traveled the journey, I’ve done the work, and I have made a path to ease your way.

Mothering a child on the autism spectrum can feel overwhelming and incredibly lonely at times. This book is your key to a village of mothers, who share a similar journey. We share with each other. We support each other. And we are here to let you know that you are never alone.