Raising Special Kids Fills the Compassion Gap
Not only does Michelle Dumay have a calming voice, she is able to candidly describe her complex family experiences with …
Not only does Michelle Dumay have a calming voice, she is able to candidly describe her complex family experiences with …
“Even before his diagnosis, I knew something was going on with him. Little did I know, our lives were going to change forever.”
“I was uneducated and quite overwhelmed.” Throughout the entire process, Raising Special Kids was there for her.
We know who to call if we are feeling overwhelmed, and know that RSK not only understands logically how to help us (which is obviously important), but also understands compassionately how to help us (which is also a necessity as the challenges we face almost daily can really add up and take a toll on you if you don’t have that compassionate support).
“I could talk to someone who understood and was a few steps ahead of where we were. I now know just how important Raising Special Kids is to those who have kids with special needs.”
“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.”
“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.”
Angelica’s second baby was due in just three weeks when her first son, Andres, was diagnosed with cerebral palsy. “My …
After Louise and her husband received a diagnosis for their son, Robert, she felt unsure about what to do next. …
Chuck and Nancy Smith began supporting Raising Special Kids (then known as Pilot Parents) more than 30 years ago because …