Don’t Be Afraid to Ask for Help
She remembers thinking, “I need all the help I can get.” She contacted Raising Special Kids.
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Family Stories
Empowerment is Priceless!
Being connected with Raising Special Kids has allowed our family to feel like we belong and we’re accepted.
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Raising Special Kids Helped Me Develop My Toolbox
“One of the most important things I’ve learned from Raising Special Kids is that parents are valuable members of any team decision-making process.”
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Support Through the Journey
“I don’t know how the heck I survived,” Lynn said about receiving Zane’s diagnosis just after her daughter was born. Lynn recalled the relief she felt in speaking to another parent who served as her mentor, and from the resources and training she received.
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Finding Encouragement and Hope
Kathy says she gained an understanding that she is not alone – others are going through similar challenges and finding encouragement and hope.
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I Can Do This!
“Like many parents, sometimes I wanted to deal head-on with an issue and other times I’d just want to bury my head in the sand. Those were the times I just needed someone to listen.”
Someone Who Understood What She Was Feeling
Angelica’s second baby was due in just three weeks when her first son, Andres, was diagnosed with cerebral palsy. “My
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I Was Searching for Resources
Though this dashing young man manages to dress for school very day like he just walked off the pages of
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Anytime I Feel Lost I Call
Riley’s mom, Kristie, does not remember a time in his life when they did not rely on Raising Special Kids to help. Kristie first learned about Raising Special Kids while Riley was still in the NICU.
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Sharing the Same Frustrations and Joys
Ellen remembers being told not to worry during her son Jack’s 18-month-old checkup when she mentioned that her son was not using any words. After three more months passed with no words, the doctor recommended an Early Intervention Evaluation.
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