About Maria Spencer

     I recently had the pleasure of meeting a very seasoned “special couple” They have a daughter in her thirties who is profoundly deaf. They … [Read more...]

       Many parents I know say to my husband and I, “enjoy them while they’re little, they grow up so fast.” I agree already, from … [Read more...]

This is for all of the special moms that think you can do it all….take it from me---you can’t. Periodically I get into the mode that I can do … [Read more...]

When you think of the word endurance what comes to your mind? Images of athletes trying to hold on to their strength for their teammates instantly … [Read more...]

Christopher Reeve said, “Once we choose hope, anything is possible.” We special parents have good days and bad days with our children, but our … [Read more...]

Recently, my family and I were in a very small group social situation with a family that had a typically developing child, and a family that had a son … [Read more...]

What About Dads? So much of what we read and talk about has to do with moms of children with special needs. What about dads? They have feelings, … [Read more...]

Calling all parents…what or how should you teach your child about other kids that may be different from them? In my experiences with my daughter, … [Read more...]

One of the most valuable things I’ve learned since my daughter’s diagnosis is that regardless of what the disability is, the feelings are all the … [Read more...]