Parents Supporting Parents with Children with Special Needs
September 2, 2020The Michigan Alliance for Families offers parent-to-parent support and resources to help children get the special education services they need.
The struggle to accommodate children with IEPs and 504s
May 27, 2020The struggle to accommodate children with unique learning needs
Secure Your Child’s Future With A Special Needs Trust
May 5, 2020Local experts explain what a special needs trust is and why you might consider one for your child Being the parent of a child with special needs is overwhelming at times. Your life is full of research, acronyms, meetings, and therapy sessions. As a result, creating a special needs trust might seem too stressful. Here’s
7 Ways to Be a Positive Parent for Your Child with Special Needs
December 31, 2019Connie Combs offers her expertise to help ensure a bright future for families Parenting is hard, but parenting a child with special needs can be downright daunting. Too often, parents feel isolated and scared when their child receives a diagnosis. However, with the help of caring professionals, such as local expert Connie Combs, there is
Dr. Bowers Creates a “Home Away From Home” for Quirky Kids
November 30, 2019With an increase neurological disorders, a place to go to for expert advice
Turning to Instagram After Diagnosis
October 1, 2019A Cerebral Palsy warrior raises awareness and spreads positivity online When almost-five-year-old Briella Naif took 35 steps––the most she’d ever done without her walker––thousands of people were cheering her on. Her mom, Caroline Naif, shared a video of the feat on their Instagram account, @briellandme, and encouraging comments from over 11,000 followers flooded in. Briella