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November 24, 2018

Sabotage

Sabotage-sab·o·tage verb deliberately destroy, damage, or obstruct (something), especially for political or military advantage. ‘Give Danny a daily dose of sabotage’ was advice given to me from my son’s occupational therapist years ago. Hearing that word didn’t make me feel all warm and fuzzy.  I feltthe exact opposite. Why on earth […]
September 26, 2018

Fall is here! What jeans to buy?

I don’t know about you, but I am NOT a fan of colder weather. It’s not because I don’t like the cold, I prefer it to be honest. Its the unknown of which brand of jeans to buy my Danny. He prefers ‘comfy pants‘ which consist of: sweat pants, ‘swishy’ […]
June 27, 2018

UPCOMING Workshop!!! Updates….

‘Decoding the IEP’ Individualized Education Program (IEP) WHAT IS AN IEP anyway??? To determine exactly which services your child needs, you will work with a team of specialists to complete a written document known as the Individualized Education Program (IEP). Every child who receives special education services must have an IEP. The […]
September 19, 2023

Back to School for Children with Special Needs: A Comprehensive Guide

Introduction: Back to school can be a stressful time for any child, but it can be especially challenging for children with special needs. However, with the right strategies and resources, you can help your child have a successful and enjoyable school year in the US. 1. Choosing the Right School […]
April 21, 2023

Bunny visits

A big shout out to our Easter Bunny that spent a whole day hopping around town visiting families for the third year in a row. We love seeing the excitement in everyone’s faces when they get a surprise visit. Thank you to everyone that signed up and Tara, our bunny’s […]
April 21, 2023

Special Moms Squad April Blog

A LITTLE ABOUT ME…  I am a special needs mom, and let me tell you, it’s tough. It’s hard to raise a child with a disability, especially when dealing with everything else in this world. But it is possible! I’ve learned many lessons from raising my son, and here are […]
February 16, 2023

College Network

https://collegeautismnetwork.org About: The College Autism Network links varied stakeholders engaged in evidence-based efforts to improve access, experiences, and outcomes for college students with autism What They Do Advocacy: We empower college students with autism by amplifying their voices within the academic community and by providing free access to materials designed to […]
February 15, 2023

Increasing Housing Opportunities for Differently-abled clients

Check out our Special Needs Planner, Stephanie Thompson, as she joins with two realtors from Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago to discuss how to make housing more inclusive, from building accessible homes to learning how to better serve clients who are differently-abled or have special needs. Check out the video here. […]
February 15, 2023

2022 Trunk or Treat Recap

The Mom Squad had a blast celebrating Halloween sensory style! We are excited to host again in 2023!
February 15, 2023

Advocacy in healthcare

AASPIRE offers this link to provide to healthcare providers for additional information and supports. You can learn more by visiting their dedicated link at https://autismandhealth.org/
January 27, 2023

SUPER BOWL SQUARES 2023 FUNDRAISER

Join the SNMS for some Super Bowl fun. Squares are $20 a piece and will benefit the squad for future events. Payouts are as followed 1st-$200 2nd-$250 3rd-$200 Final-$350 Click SIGN UP HERE to sign up and choose your squares. Payments can be made to our Venmo account…Either scan image […]
January 27, 2023

IRIS

IRIS (Integrated Referral Intake System) is here to help make a change in your community. They assist families getting them connected to the services and resources they need. It’s a great way to bring community partners together to make something better. IRIS is a great place to turn to for […]
November 24, 2018

Sabotage

Sabotage-sab·o·tage verb deliberately destroy, damage, or obstruct (something), especially for political or military advantage. ‘Give Danny a daily dose of sabotage’ was advice given to me from my son’s occupational therapist years ago. Hearing that word didn’t make me feel all warm and fuzzy.  I feltthe exact opposite. Why on earth […]
September 26, 2018

Fall is here! What jeans to buy?

I don’t know about you, but I am NOT a fan of colder weather. It’s not because I don’t like the cold, I prefer it to be honest. Its the unknown of which brand of jeans to buy my Danny. He prefers ‘comfy pants‘ which consist of: sweat pants, ‘swishy’ […]
June 27, 2018

UPCOMING Workshop!!! Updates….

‘Decoding the IEP’ Individualized Education Program (IEP) WHAT IS AN IEP anyway??? To determine exactly which services your child needs, you will work with a team of specialists to complete a written document known as the Individualized Education Program (IEP). Every child who receives special education services must have an IEP. The […]
September 19, 2023

Back to School for Children with Special Needs: A Comprehensive Guide

Introduction: Back to school can be a stressful time for any child, but it can be especially challenging for children with special needs. However, with the right strategies and resources, you can help your child have a successful and enjoyable school year in the US. 1. Choosing the Right School […]
April 21, 2023

Bunny visits

A big shout out to our Easter Bunny that spent a whole day hopping around town visiting families for the third year in a row. We love seeing the excitement in everyone’s faces when they get a surprise visit. Thank you to everyone that signed up and Tara, our bunny’s […]
April 21, 2023

Special Moms Squad April Blog

A LITTLE ABOUT ME…  I am a special needs mom, and let me tell you, it’s tough. It’s hard to raise a child with a disability, especially when dealing with everything else in this world. But it is possible! I’ve learned many lessons from raising my son, and here are […]
February 16, 2023

College Network

https://collegeautismnetwork.org About: The College Autism Network links varied stakeholders engaged in evidence-based efforts to improve access, experiences, and outcomes for college students with autism What They Do Advocacy: We empower college students with autism by amplifying their voices within the academic community and by providing free access to materials designed to […]
February 15, 2023

Increasing Housing Opportunities for Differently-abled clients

Check out our Special Needs Planner, Stephanie Thompson, as she joins with two realtors from Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago to discuss how to make housing more inclusive, from building accessible homes to learning how to better serve clients who are differently-abled or have special needs. Check out the video here. […]
February 15, 2023

2022 Trunk or Treat Recap

The Mom Squad had a blast celebrating Halloween sensory style! We are excited to host again in 2023!
February 15, 2023

Advocacy in healthcare

AASPIRE offers this link to provide to healthcare providers for additional information and supports. You can learn more by visiting their dedicated link at https://autismandhealth.org/
January 27, 2023

SUPER BOWL SQUARES 2023 FUNDRAISER

Join the SNMS for some Super Bowl fun. Squares are $20 a piece and will benefit the squad for future events. Payouts are as followed 1st-$200 2nd-$250 3rd-$200 Final-$350 Click SIGN UP HERE to sign up and choose your squares. Payments can be made to our Venmo account…Either scan image […]
January 27, 2023

IRIS

IRIS (Integrated Referral Intake System) is here to help make a change in your community. They assist families getting them connected to the services and resources they need. It’s a great way to bring community partners together to make something better. IRIS is a great place to turn to for […]