Special Needs Family Hour

Acceptance & Joy for Your Special Needs Child - A newsletter about acceptance and joy. Included are the following: an inspirational Christmas Story Video (4 minutes) and an excerpt from A Special Journey of Grief, Grace, and Gratitude on acceptance. My prayer is that we will be better people for having been blessed with a special needs child in our lives. https://lnkd.in/grjgVHwp

Defending the Least of us! This Newsletter is about those who have no voice and are being threatened by the Department of Labor. Adults with significant special needs, have a right to employment. Their employment, made possible by a 1938 waiver to labor law, known as “paragraph 14(c)”, is under assault; there is a fervent effort to end the waiver, before the end of the current administration. January 17th is the deadline for the public to submit comments on the action. Please Help! - https://lnkd.in/gQANbYd6

Gratefulness - Acceptance and Living! - As we count our blessings …. Let us appreciate how far our culture has come in accepting those who have physical and mental disabilities. This Newsletter is about Lauren Wasser, a model, an actress, and a double amputee. Lauren's faith helped her through her health crisis to include the loss of her legs. There were very dark days but with God's grace she was able to embrace her new life. https://lnkd.in/gc-6f7kv

A Special Journey of Grief, Grace, & Gratitude! - I am scheduled for the Brookwood Community Book Club Meet & Greet to promote my book A Special Journey of Grief, Grace, and Gratitude at the Brookwood Cafe on October 18th. You are invited! I am trying to get the word out to those who are interested in learning more about the special needs community and would enjoy a wonderful luncheon at the Brookwood Cafe. All profits from the luncheon and sale of the book go to the Brookwood Community.

Hurricane Milton! - This newsletter is for our family and friends in Florida preparing for Hurricane Milton. There are links below that will take you to all the updated information for Shelters, Transportation to Shelters, etc. https://lnkd.in/gmZDr4fa

Divorce with a Special Needs Child - Avoiding Financial Mistakes! - The purpose of this month's newsletter is to make sure the caregiver and the special needs child's interest are addressed during a divorce by the court system and those who love them. Included are common financial mistakes made when divorcing; cost of raising a child with special needs; divorce support groups for adults and children; parenting during a divorce; and a podcast to help the caregiver prepare for divorce https://lnkd.in/gkmSyWJ3

Preparing for Hurricane Season! - The purpose of this month's newsletter is to make sure everyone has the information they need for Hurricane Season (June 1st - November 30th). We just went through Hurricane Beryl in Houston and escaped Tropical Storm Debby in Florida. Included are our Lessons Learned from Hurricane Beryl ref: Emergency Prescription Refills. https://lnkd.in/g9h6iQA5

Are You Addicted to Your Smart Phone? - Smart Phone addiction/compulsion is rampant in our society. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a common co-occuring diagnosis for people who struggle with technology addiction or digital media overuse. The average teenager spends 9 hours a day on their phone. The average smartphone user touches their phone over 2,500 times a day. Mobile phone addiction is linked to depression, anxiety, and poor sleep quality. https://lnkd.in/gn7rsAU4

Keeping Your Child Safe! - We discuss keeping your child safe especially with upcoming summer outings and vacations. There are tips for keeping track of your children; resources; and a podcast w/ a Detective from the Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division Internet Predator Unit. We discuss the Internet & Technology, The Sexual Predator/Offender, Victimology, and Child Pornography. These are difficult subjects to discuss but important when it comes to keeping our children safe. https://lnkd.in/gUDDGzwy

Autism "Acceptance Month" - Really? - The purpose of this newsletter is to discuss what Autism "Acceptance" really means. The word "acceptance" hinders and harms those looking for answers. Today, 1 in 36 children in the U.S. is diagnosed with autism. A child who has autism and an intellectual disability equals lifetime care costs of $2.4 million. A child with just Autism equals $1.4 million in lifetime care costs. Autism will cost the United States one trillion dollars by 2025. https://lnkd.in/ggvbhGdV