John's Parents

We are #specialneedsparents raising kids with #autism #ADHD #OCD and #anxiety sharing our journey with you, because #youarenotalone

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On finding connections with others raising special needs children too. It's lonely and often isolating, but it doesn't always have to be... a story about a silver lining when least expected.

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[John's Parents @r_extraordinary]

An imperfect christmas with extraordinary children still counts, but it's no vacation!

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[John's Parents @r_extraordinary]

Special needs parents must often rely on "blink" moments when they feel that strong connection of mutual love and appreciation. It's quite unique, yet every bit as real. Or maybe it's more real, given our children can often only be 100% authentic.
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[John's Parents @r_extraordinary]

A "top 10" of unique aspects of our lives that I think so many of us can relate to. COVID or no COVID (hopefully one day soon), may you find solace, understanding, empathy, and love here as we take it a day at a time and do the best with what we have.

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[John's Parents @r_extraordinary]

Facing down the county and school to get John the proper school placement was a task far more daunting than we could have imagined. We learned some valuable lessons, and (eventually) came out the other side. #advocate #autism #specialneeds #iep https://t.co/vgi9FB71kx

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Sleepless nights that don't involve movies, caffeine or sugar. Special needs kids call on us when we're at the end of our limit. Some coping strategies for the never-ending night. #autism #adhd #insomnia #caffeine https://t.co/X66ikaS5iG

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Consistent schedules and a team of caregivers is key to making life manageable for parents of special needs kids. Much of that has evaporated with the quarantine. Leaving parents of special needs to their daily struggles alone. https://t.co/f24UDesYOh

[John's Parents @r_extraordinary]

Coping with social isolation means no school, no services, no breaks. Period. This carries an exhaustive load for all parents, but especially those of special needs children.

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[John's Parents @r_extraordinary]

Anxiety, insufficient sleep, and depression - some side effects of raising a child with special needs. Some thoughts on the challenges & approaches to better cope with the daily struggle.

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[John's Parents @r_extraordinary]

A beautiful poem by a friend and fellow parent of a child with autism. It highlights both the struggles and the strength we find in the crucible that is autism.

#autism #autismparent #poem #specialneeds

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[John's Parents @r_extraordinary]

Giving a voice to our special needs children without one. A task we thought would never be ours, and we weren't sure we'd be up to it once we saw the mountain in front of us. #childadvocacy #autism #DownSyndrome #giveavoice

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[John's Parents @r_extraordinary]

An inspiring Children's book staring extraordinary children as the centerpieces of photography, animations, and Chicago sites - Chicago Treasure. https://t.co/gpHHjcQNDB

[John's Parents @r_extraordinary]

A halloween scare (real life) and some thoughts on celebrating (although more often coping) with the extraordinary holiday season #autism #dreadedholidays #elopement

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Saying Goodbye to an Extraordinary One. My sister Christine. #specialneeds #family #heaven #gratitude

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[John's Parents @r_extraordinary]

Remembering our other children who benefit and struggle with the intricacies of having an extraordinary sibling. And remembering the parents who have to balance giving so much to one extraordinary child, while still meeting the needs of the rest. https://t.co/4wQfh1R6R9

[John's Parents @r_extraordinary]

Potty Training a nonverbal autistic boy. As a dear friend said, after succeeding at such a task, "I want that I potty trained my son on my carved into my tombstone!" #lifegoals
#perseverance #worthit #pottytraining #youcandoit https://t.co/vrNqyydSSh

[John's Parents @r_extraordinary]

When we look back on difficult times with our extraordinary children, may we find a source of strength & gratitude #raisingtheextraordinary #specialneeds
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Taking on a topic that doesn't get a lot of airtime, but has very real and harsh realities. Time to talk openly and help each other. #autism #specialneeds #aggression https://t.co/dbpjV8m7od

[John's Parents @r_extraordinary]

Boulevard of Broken Dreams (and unexpected blessings) https://t.co/8CvdOh3JS9

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@codyschneider Sorry, it should have been listed, just fixed it