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Discussions
Is this group REALLY active??
I've noticed there isn't a lot of activity on this group. Does anyone know if it's really active? I was thinking of starting a group for moms of special needs children/young adults and noticed this already existed. But.....does it?? Thanks!!
Downs Syndrome
I just wondered if anyone else in the group has a child with Down Syndrome?
Introduction!
My name is Janet and I live in South Carolina, my special needs daughter is 27. her name is Jennifer and she lives with us at home. She has cerebral palsy and is fully dependant on myself and my husband of 28 years for her care. Her siblings also help when asked. She is the focus of our whole family :)
Sharing my NSV!
So today I got to reap a reward for this whole losing weight/getting healthy thing! My son is nonverbal delayed autistic. He is also a runner, so any chance to slip away and run he does. Instead of yelling to him to stop, today, I ran along with him. He smiled, giggled and flapped his hands the whole way. It was awesome!
CHD warriors/angels
Hello! Is anyone a Mom to a child with congenital heart defects? My son is 4, and he has multiple complex cyanotic CHD's. His Fontan was April 2010. If you have a CHD warrior or angel, please feel free to message me!
Aspergers
hi to all I wanted to join this group for more support. I also created a new group called ASPERGERS MOMS/DADS and all are welcome. I figured the more love and support the better. take care and friend me if you want. eaglemama70/nicole
Gifted or High IQ Child(ren)
Hello Everyone, We just finished having our son tested for Aspergers/ADHD because he has had such a hard time in school. He seems easily distracted, hyperactive, etc. We did this because his 1st grade teacher was convinced there was something wrong with him. My husband and I noticed he wasn't "normal" but we didn't really…
Another inspiring parent!!!
"She is my heart and I am her legs." Story of a man who got into shape so that he could take his daughter with cerebral palsy on adventures, including triathlons! http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2188373/Rick-van-Beek-Devoted-dad-runs-triathlon-carrying-teenager-daughter-cerebral-palsy.html
Team Hoyt
http://www.teamhoyt.com/ Are you as inspired by these two gentlemen as I am? My son with disabilities loves it when I take him running in his giant stroller or push him around the pool whike im swimkming laps. He used to enjoy biking with me, but i havent found to adult-size trailer to take him out in, and I can't afford…
3E Love
Hello. I am new to this group. My son was born 7 months ago with pretty significant leg issues. He was born with 2 broken femurs, 2 dislocated hips, both knees won’t straighten, both feet are severely clubbed, he also has muscle weakness in both legs and limited range in motion. His chances of crawling and walking are slim…
