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Having a Close Call

I was returning home from a class at church on Sunday. I set my bag down on the counter and proceeded to go outside. The air was crisp but the sunny skies prevailed, making the day a welcome respite from the week of r…
They Do Grow Up

People often talk about the behavior in kids, especially kids with special needs, and the remarks they get.
Updated Confessions of a Depressed Special Needs Dad

It’s been awhile since I really spent any amount of time talking about my battle with depression. As some of you already know, I’m battling depression. This has been a war of both wins and losses, progres…
A Discussion Whose Time Has Come

I love pets. Dogs, cats…wonderful creatures. They share our homes and make us laugh in YouTube videos. They’re special members of our families. I used to have pets so I get it. Truly. And I know that…
Great Bike Giveaway

For the second consecutive year Friendship Circle is holding the Great Bike Giveaway, a national contest giving away adaptive bikes to children with special needs. We all know how important good exercise is for our ch…
Autism Light: Dr. Joseph Borio

Dr. Joseph Borio is from Cicero, New York. He has operated the Borio Chiropractic Health Center for the past 20 years. Dr. Joseph Borio is an Autism Light because his chiropractic practice is helping making a difference…
Waiter Stands Up For Child With Disability

A patron at a restaurant in Houston was heard saying, “Special needs children need to be special somewhere else.” This is how his server responded.
Autism Light: Cortland Hale

Cortland Hale lives in Snellville, Georgia near Atlanta. He has autism and played football for the Brookwood High School varsity football team during the 2007-2008 seasons. Cortland Hale is an Autism Light because he ex…
Our Friend Jesus Rios

Jesus Rios came into our lives when we were in the 7th grade. At the time, my friends and I were eating lunch on our usual table and spot in the lunch area. Jesus came down to eat lunch with us with a huge smile on his…
Moderately Abnormal

"I'd like to go over the results of Ryan's testing with you one-on-one before the PPT."