by Joanna Jaeger | Apr 5, 2017 | Uncategorized
When my son, who has autism and Type 1 diabetes, was moving out of the school system and into the world of adulthood, I asked him, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” He replied, “I want to be a helper!” This both surprised me and warmed my heart. This young...
by Joanna Jaeger | Mar 8, 2017 | Uncategorized
I have an adult son with special needs and it’s sometimes a struggle to organize our complicated lives and communicate needs and concerns to the many people involved in my son’s care. That’s when I use lists — best-of lists, top 10 lists, checklists...
by Joanna Jaeger | Feb 1, 2017 | Uncategorized
Though too much routine can become humdrum, a plan for days, weeks and months can help families dealing with chronic illness impose at least a little order on what can otherwise be pretty chaotic lives. I know it well! As the mom of a young man with autism and...
by Joanna Jaeger | Nov 16, 2016 | Uncategorized
When my feet hit the floor this morning I reached for my glasses on the nightstand and I couldn’t find them. After a brief, panicked moment crawling on the floor I found them, but it got me thinking about disabilities, how I view them, how others view them and the...
by Joanna Jaeger | Nov 2, 2016 | Uncategorized
This is one of the best times of year for someone who loves sports. The World Series, college and pro football, soccer and the start of the NBA and NHL seasons are a great diversion for many around the country. For children with disabilities and serious health issues,...
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