Name of Blog or Site
Parenting A Special Needs Child
Address of Blog or Site
How Long It's Been Online
Since September 2009
Why I Started
I am a mother of 5 children, 3 biological, 1 foster and an adopted daughter with special needs. I am a movement therapist and a music teacher and I implement a lot of the fun movement techniques at home and see good results.
After 21 years of parenting, I have gained so much wisdom and insight on how to engage kids, reduce meltdowns, encourage cooperation, develop communication skills and avoid fights and I wanted to share with other parents.
I frequently am asked advice by random people when they see me interact with my special needs daughter and so I thought I would share my style with a wider audience.
How I Do It
I blog by video clip a few times per week. I do it often from the peace and quiet of my car where I can focus without disturbance.
I have given my daughter a code name so as to respect her privacy and I refrain from details that are too revealing, but show some difficult moments which are filled with the most learning experience.
I include moments from real life where we might be in hospital or dealing with a camp or school situation and I show how to make those times supportive, flowing and encouraging for the child to bring out her humor and not her negativity.
Advice
- I have found that talking directly to the camera makes the blog personal and real. I have limited time and don't want to read long essays, so I share from the heart.
- MY blog is my way of introducing myself BUT I strongly suggest using my movement course, which gives the essence of my movement techniques that can support and direct families with special needs children.
