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Board Games and Kids with Autism
This is a post in the weekly Autism Hopes series by Lisa Quinones-Fontanez, a mom who blogs over at Atypical Familia. Christmas is next week and I still haven’t bought a single gift. I should...
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13 Holiday Tips for Special Needs Parents
This is a post in the weekly Autism Hopes series by Lisa Quinones-Fontanez, a mom who blogs over at Atypical Familia. Another holiday season is upon us. And holidays mean family gatherings, parties and...
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If This Is The Future Of Plane Travel, Special Needs Parents Are in Trouble
This is the saga of my recent experience with American Airlines. I’m sharing it because I believe it illustrates the need for reform in how special needs families are handled. And because I snagged a...
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6 Ways To Make The Time Switch Easier For Kids
On Sunday, November 2 at 2 AM, we turn back the clock an hour. Although moms and dads everywhere may wish they could sleep during that extra hour, the reality is most kids will be up and at ‘em. For...
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Broccoli Sprouts and Autism: The Latest Study
This is a post in the weekly Autism Hopes series by Lisa Quinones-Fontanez, a mom who blogs over at Atypical Familia. Over the years, I’ve heard about many autism studies and theories. Some have made...
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A Dad Runs A Triathlon With His Little Girl With Cerebral Palsy
Months ago, I heard a wonderful story about an Atlanta family with a child who has cerebral palsy. The father, Pascal Gouteix, likes to run triathlons and wanted to take his three-year-old, Julia,...
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What Kids Want To Be When They Grow Up: A Fascinating Poll
The number-one job kids would like to have they grow up: superhero. That’s per a new poll of 3910 adults who are parents to children under age 10. Other career aspirations that top kids’ lists (in...
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This Girl Will Stop People From Aborting Babies With Down Syndrome
No matter whether you are pro-life or pro-choice, it seems like there’s one thing to be agreed upon: Parents-to-be who find out their baby in utero will have Down syndrome deserve access to solid...
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Dancing With The Wheelchair Stars
A global wheelchair dancing competition recently finished in Beijing; the winners will head to the Asia Paralympic Games, which will be held in Korea in the October. It’ll be the first time wheelchair...
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A Happy Ending For The Sick Baby Facebook Dissed
Yesterday, a miracle happened: Hudson Bond, 9 weeks old, received a new heart. He and his parents have been through a lot in his short life—including some emotional turmoil wrought by Facebook. When...
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When People Named Kanye And Kim Can’t Include People With Disability
By now, you’ve probably heard about the recent Kanye West incident. On tour in Australia, he asked his audience to stand up—unless, he said, “You got a handicap pass and you get special parking and...
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Autism and Birthdays: 5 Ways Elf on the Shelf Can Help
This is a post in the weekly Autism Hopes series by Lisa Quinones-Fontanez, a mom who blogs over at Atypical Familia. We adopted “Elfie” two Christmas’ ago. Our Elf on the Shelf really helped Norrin...
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Prompting Conversation And Communication With An Autistic Child
This is a post in the weekly Autism Hopes series by Lisa Quinones-Fontanez, a mom who blogs over at Atypical Familia. My son, Norrin, has been working with a speech therapist for the last six years –...
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Daycare For Kids With Special Needs: Yes, Please
Among the many things I wished for when Max was little: a daycare that specialized in kids with special needs. We had a regular sitter, but when she was on vacation or called in sick, leaving Max at a...
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From Special Education Teacher to Autism Mom Blogger
This is a post in the weekly Autism Hopes series by Lisa Quinones-Fontanez, a mom who blogs over at Atypical Familia. When Norrin was first diagnosed with autism, I didn’t know anything about the...
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A Little Girl Gets A Second Chance At Childhood
This is a post in the weekly Autism Hopes series by Lisa Quinones-Fontanez, a mom who blogs over at Atypical Familia. Kinsey Saleh was like any other feisty 5-year old girl who liked playing with her...
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A New Bike Built For Kids With Special Needs
This is a post in the weekly Autism Hopes series by Lisa Quinones-Fontanez, a mom who blogs over at Atypical Familia. Jyrobike is the World’s First Auto Balance Bicycle that features a patented...
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How Not To Handle a Public Meltdown
This is a post in the weekly Autism Hopes series by Lisa Quinones-Fontanez, a mom who blogs over at Atypical Familia. Being an autism mom can amazing as well as challenging. As a mom, the amazing is...
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Six Years Later, I Am Still Learning To Accept Autism
This is a post in the weekly Autism Hopes series by Lisa Quinones-Fontanez, a mom who blogs over at Atypical Familia. I will never forget the day my son, Norrin, was diagnosed with autism. The days,...
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Father and Son Bonding When Your Son Has Autism
This is a post in the weekly Autism Hopes series by Lisa Quinones-Fontanez, a mom who blogs over at Atypical Familia. When Norrin was first diagnosed with autism, my husband, Joseph, had a difficult...
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