by Jim Gaven | Feb 24, 2021 | Books and Resources, Different Dream
5 day programs for those with special needs don’t always lead to to tears of joy. But when guest blogger Jim Gaven showed up for on his last day at a non-profit he worked for, he began to cry. Here’s why. A clear box sat on a small raised platform next to my office...
by Jim Gaven | Feb 9, 2021 | Books and Resources, Different Dream
Transitioning Between Rhythms and Tempos is the brainchild of music therapist, Jim Gavin. In this post he explains what transitions are, what’s included in the class he’s developed, and who can benefit from it. We are creatures of habit, and routines are key to being...
by Jolene | Jan 7, 2021 | Books and Resources, Different Dream, The 5 Love Languages® for Special Needs Families
Fostering communication and connection is crucial for parents of kids with special needs and disabilities. Several couples interviewed for Sharing Love Abundantly in Special Needs Families: The 5 Love Languages® for Parents Raising Children with Disabilities said they...
by Katie Espinoza | Oct 15, 2020 | Books and Resources, Different Dream, Encouragement
The special needs roller coaster wasn’t guest blogger Katie Espinoza’s ride of choice. But she, her husband, and their baby climbed on in October of 2017. Katie’s found a way to make the ride easier for other parents too. I hope you enjoy this story from one of my...
by Victoria Nelson | Oct 7, 2020 | Books and Resources, Different Dream
What is your new series, Moriah and Friends? Moriah and Friends is a disability-inclusive children’s book series that incorporate the themes of Education, Kindness, Diversity, and Inclusion. So far, the series consists of Hiya Moriah and I Am Me from A-Z, but I aim to...
by Mary Potter Kenyon | Sep 1, 2020 | Books and Resources, Different Dream
Called To Be Creative, Mary Kenyon Potter’s latest book speaks directly into the hearts of caregiving parents. Though none of her eight children have special needs and disabilities, she knows what it means to be overwhelmed and constantly stretched thin. She also...
