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Siblings of Children with a Disability: A Parent's Perspective

I remember when I brought Max home to meet his older brother Michael (names have been changed to protect my children's privacy).  Michael promptly lied on the floor with legs and arms thrashing.  He had a full blown toddler tantrum as his way of greeting his baby brother.  Things did improve over time and I could find Michael... Read moreChevron

Getting to know you!

  Hi there!   This is Merely Me.  I am one of the contributors here on Friends of Quinn.  I have been writing here for some months and I absolutely love it!  It is an honor to be writing here and I hope to make a difference.    When I think of topics to write about I do try to take our readers into... Read moreChevron

Teaching and Learning Empathy

Empathy can be considered one of the most important building blocks of social relationships.  It enables us to see things from another's perspective and to walk in another's shoes so to speak.  Although empathy may seem to be some innate ability we are born with, it is my personal belief that empathy is a very complex skill which can be... Read moreChevron

Max, the Moon, and Me: Reflections on Parenting a Special Needs Child

 If you are a parent who has a child with a learning or developmental disability you will understand when I say that thinking about your child sometimes keeps you up in the middle of the night.  I have spent many sleepless nights either because my son, Max, was keeping me up with his own poor sleeping habits or because I was worried... Read moreChevron

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