Empowered Parents Share Stories
We empower parents and transition age youth by providing an understanding of the special education and health care processes, communication strategies, effective teaming, and resources available to meet a child’s unique needs.
Below are a few of the stories families have shared about their journey to becoming effective members of their child’s educational and medical team. Share your Family’s Story! [email protected]
Family Empowerment Stories
The Perfect World
Written by Kathleen Carney at age thirteen. She is the sister of Neil Carney, who was then five years old and has autism. Have you ever worked so hard for something and finally got it? That’s what happened to Neil and my mom. Neil is my 5-year-old...
Penny Power
By Tavrick’s mother, Anita Raghavan Sing to the tune of A Few of My Favorite Things. “Physical therapy, musical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy, play groups and Therapeutic Case Managers – these are a few of our favorite things baseball and...
Parent-to-Parent: Our Family Story
As he takes my hand and pulls me toward the swing, I see the hunger in his blue-green eyes. I feel my heart melt and my world change. My heart is full yet breaking at the same moment. He is communicating with me, yet we are the only ones who seem to...