But Superman never gets a sunburn.

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The latest installment of the Clark Kent Chronicles: how can we expect a kid who can’t envision consequences further in the future than the next four seconds to see the need for sunscreen? Ow. . . . → Read More: But Superman never gets a sunburn.

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Overload

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Overload: Managing Stimuli Overload for your Special Needs Child. . . . → Read More: Overload

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A Mother Knows

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You may not always want to admit it, but if you are the parent of a special needs child, you probably know it before anyone else. Here’s our story. . . . → Read More: A Mother Knows

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Redefining Success For A Special Needs’ Child

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My latest post on Special-ism.com. . . . → Read More: Redefining Success For A Special Needs’ Child

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Dream Big Or Go Home

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Does it get any easier for special needs kids as they mature? A look at the issues of symptoms management and school activities for an ADHD teenager. . . . → Read More: Dream Big Or Go Home

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Must love dogs.

Just like Petey used to be, pre-Cowboy.

I read about the bonding between special needs kids and animals all the time, and, I must admit, I’m envious. Clark missed this gene. Or did he? . . . → Read More: Must love dogs.

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It Is Love, Actually.

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When is it okay for love to be a noun instead of a verb? Do only writers ask this question? Or only the mother’s of ADHD teenagers? . . . → Read More: It Is Love, Actually.

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Everyone wants to fix him, and me.

Do you ever feel like no one out there understands what it is like to parent your child? Ever want to cry with frustration at the well-meaning advice from people who care? You’re not alone. . . . → Read More: Everyone wants to fix him, and me.

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Not Up For Debate

What happens when a teenage boy with ADHD takes up cross examination in high school debate? I’ve never seen anything like it. Here’s the next installment of the Clark Chronicles. . . . → Read More: Not Up For Debate

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Confessions of a Guilt-Stricken Mom: Loving My ADHD Son

Most people describe me as a hard-charger, as she-who-knows no fear. But I am scared of something – I am scared to face my feelings about the missed opportunities to help my ADHD son Clark, and the times others have scarred (or helped) him. . . . → Read More: Confessions of a Guilt-Stricken Mom: Loving My ADHD Son

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