As a Mom of 3 children, two with special needs, I have had the opportunity and privilege to learn and experience wi... more

As a Mom of 3 children, two with special needs, I have had the opportunity and privilege to learn and experience with my children how each of them learns differently. My oldest son has introduced me to the joy and challenges of ADHD, Dyslexia and being Learning Disabled in Reading, Writing and Spelling. My daughter allows me to experience a typical child with an exceptional personality and nurturing spirit. While my youngest son has educated me on the many aspects of Down syndrome, Brain Injury, Apraxia, Dysphagia, Respiratory/Immune System Issues and Bi-Lateral Conductive Hearing Loss or as I like to say "Yada, yada, yada". None of the labels or issues my children deal with define who they are as people but they do shape how I work with, view and experience life with them. My journey with each of my children is filled with twists and turns and our day to day experiences lead us on a rollercoaster of emotions, challenges, excitement and joy but always, always a time to reflect on lesso