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Moms of Kids with Special Needs, YOU NEED A BREAK!

Moms of Kids with Special Needs, YOU NEED A BREAK!!!

@labeledandloved partners with @therapyandbeyond for a fun virtual night of games, inspiration, small group conversation, and our very special guest TEMPLE GRANDIN!

You will even receive a party box in the mail!

Space is limited. Register here: https://www.therapyandbeyond.com/virtual-moms-mingle-spring-2021/

@hilarykennedy is a breath of fresh air. She will

@hilarykennedy is a breath of fresh air. She will encourage you today through the Labeled and Loved Podcast. Link to listen in @labeledandloved bio.

#postpartumdepression #postpardum #parenting #newmom #newmomlife

You know what your child is capable of. You can fe

You know what your child is capable of. You can feel it deep down where your motherly intuition lies.

When my daughter Lizzie was young, I saw a spark in her that made me believe she was capable of more…

Even though she wasn’t able to tell me what she wanted or needed.

Even though she couldn’t follow any directions.

Even though she spent her days circling in constant motion.

We did what any good parents would do: strongly advocate for her while gently pushing her out of her comfort zone…

Even when “they” told us it was not possible.

Even when she didn’t think it was in her best interest.

Even when it hurt my heart to watch her be temporarily unhappy.

Even when we all wanted to quit.

The advocating was easy compared to the pushing. It’s the pushing that had us questioning our decisions and re-examining our instincts. It got uncomfortable sometimes and definitely involved a lot of tears along the way. But the only goal is to enable our kids to become the best and happiest versions of themselves, so they can follow their own paths. Whether those paths lead them to Harvard or a group home, their purpose later depends on us doing the hard work now.

Today Lizzie stood in front of her school, gave the opening speech, and received the coveted “Falcon Award” for the Senior with the highest character and performance. She is the cheer captain and played on the volleyball team. She is an excellent teammate and an encouraging friend. She was inducted into the National Honor Society and strives to do her best. She has become the most capable version of herself who has something to confidently give to better the world. I am so proud of her and more importantly, she is proud of herself.

So now, as she prepares to follow her path to college in the fall, I have the honor of…

Listening to what she wants out life.

Encouraging her to make her own decisions.

Supporting her in making her dreams come true.

And FINALLY taking a nap.

#autismawareness #specialneedseducation #specialneedsparenting #autismmom #soproud #collegebound #purposefulliving

Let's wrap up Autism Awareness Month with some ins

Let's wrap up Autism Awareness Month with some inspirational stories to encourage you in your autism journey through the months to come.

Just comment below and you are entered to receive United in Autism!

#autismawarenessmonth #autismawareness #autismmom #autismmom #autismmomlife

When you question if your child feels your love or

When you question if your child feels your love or loves you back, remember this quote from Daniel Rauch. He was locked inside for 14 years with no way to communicate until he found his voice through typing on an iPad.

#givenavoice #autismawareness #ipad #autismmom #autism #autismacceptance #autismlove #parenting

Daniel Rauch was locked inside for 14 years with n

Daniel Rauch was locked inside for 14 years with no way to communicate until he found his voice through typing on an iPad.

#autismawareness #lockedinside #autismacceptance #autism #ipad #alternativecommunication #autismmom #parenting

"I have hope for a good life," said Daniel Rauch a

"I have hope for a good life," said Daniel Rauch after being locked inside for 14 years with no way to communicate. Daniel found his voice through typing on an iPad.

#autismawarenessmonth #autismacceptance #nonveral #ipad #autism #autismmom #parenting

Even if they are non-verbal, our kiddos hear and p

Even if they are non-verbal, our kiddos hear and process every single word we say. We must remember to only say uplifting things in front of them.

This interview (find in the videos of this page) with Matteo Musso broke my heart. As a parent, I wish I could go back in time and change some of the conversations I had in front of my daughter when she was young.

#autismawareness #autismawarenessmonth #autismmom #parenting #auditoryprocessing #eyecontact #autism #autismacceptance

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