by Lisa Pelissier | Oct 9, 2024 | Books and Resources, Different Dream, Special Needs Parenting
Middle-grade fiction about kids with special needs is gaining traction in the writing world, though the stories tend to focus on conditions that can be seen and easily identified. In this post, guest blogger and book writer Lisa Pelissier introduces readers to...
by Todd and Kristin Evans | Apr 10, 2024 | Books and Resources, Books and Resources, Different Dream, How-Tos, Special Needs Parenting, Spiritual Support
Todd and Kristin Evans know that tending to marriage while raising a child with disabilities can be challenging. About 12 years ago after their medically fragile daughter arrived, they decided to give their marriage one more shot before admitting defeat. In their new...
by Lisa Pelissier | Dec 1, 2022 | Books and Resources, Different Dream, Encouragement, Link Share, Special Needs Parenting
Christians parenting the mentally ill need other believers to support them. Today Lisa Pelissier is here to introduce Different Dream readers to a new blog designed to support Christian families impacted by mental illness and to equip extended family and friends to...
by Kimberly Drew | Nov 4, 2021 | Books and Resources, Different Dream
Communication is a gift for a child who is non-verbal or has delayed speech. Our youngest daughter, Ellie, recently started using a communication device at school. We felt a sense of dread as the words “communication board” and “iPad” came home. You see, our family,...
by Nicholas Tana | Sep 21, 2021 | Books and Resources, Different Dream
The Little Lion that Listened was written by Nicholas Tana, whose daughter lives with a rare disease. Today he shares what he’s learned from his daughter and why he wrote this children’s book. As a parent of a child with special needs, I often draw parallels between...
by Julia Sansing | Mar 30, 2021 | Advocacy, Books and Resources, Different Dream
Friend in Me is a website that encourages friendships between kids with disabilities and neurotypical peers. It’s the brainchild of Julia and her brother Troy. In this guest post, Julia explains how Friend in Me came into being and how kids can join the fun. My...
