Moms of Special Needs Kids

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A place for moms who deal with those special challenges in raising their kids and use social media as a way to connect.

Members: 325
Latest Activity: Nov 17

Welcome to the place for Moms raising children with special needs. I am fairly hands off in running the group, but have been known to delete comments that are clearly promotional in nature. Enjoy the community.

I dedicate this song to all of you:

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Share Your Child's Abilities 13 Replies

About a year ago I started a monthly blog post on my blog called Ability Tuesday. The first Tuesday of each month I share one of my daughter's abilities, not her disabilities. Today is the first Tu...

Tagged: sharing, Abilities

Started by Debbie Yost. Last reply by Maureen Doolan Boyle Sep 24.

Let's introduce ourselves! 50 Replies

This is the place to talk a little bit more about our children. My boys are now 14 and 10, and Konal, the 14 year old, has multiple disabilities. We have in home support from Arizona's behavioral h...

Tagged: introduction

Started by Krista Long. Last reply by Kim Cristo Nov 11.

Twitter ID's 18 Replies

Hi everyone~ I think sometimes it's nice to be able to know that I'm (we're) not the only one going through battles through the day, keeping our heads on straight and love in our actions. There ar...

Started by MiaHysteria. Last reply by BH Aug 27.

What is your child's (children's) special need(s)? 19 Replies

I really am interested in meeting other moms who face similar challenges as we may have to (my daughter is still undiagnosed -- waiting on a skin biopsy). I thought it might be helpful for all of u...

Started by Carrie. Last reply by Jean Myles Sep 3.

Do You Have a Special Needs Blog? 52 Replies

Hello Everyone~ I just started a discussion for twitter id's, but also thought (half way through the post for that one) that knowing each other's blogs might be nice too. I have a blog that highli...

Started by MiaHysteria. Last reply by Kim Cristo Nov 17.

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Comment by Peggy Dolane on September 26, 2008 at 12:00pm: HI, introducing myself. Two special needs kids -- one with ADHD the other communication disability. Projects: www.developmentalweb.com (Seattle area special needs resources), blogger at www.edgefoundation.org (ADHD coaching), regular CafeMom ADHD group contributor, and WAHM freelance marketing writer and strategist

Comment by Carrie on September 26, 2008 at 8:07am: I started a blog, ladies! It's my first. Be gentle. lol http://carriebeary77.blogspot.com

Comment by Finamoon on September 24, 2008 at 12:38pm: Anyone know of a good source on how I can find out if my son is ADHD and dislexic?

Comment by Finamoon on September 24, 2008 at 10:43am: Hi! I have a daughter with multiple disabilities...
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Comment by Peggy Dolane on September 22, 2008 at 1:12pm: By the way, just published an article about teens, driving and ADHD: www.edgefoundation.org/blog

Comment by jazzy on September 21, 2008 at 2:52pm: I am a mom of 2, my eldest son has ADHD and we are currently working through it :). One day at a time, right?

Comment by Krista Long on September 19, 2008 at 10:24pm: Things are slowing down a bit. How is everyone this weekend?

Comment by Krista Long on September 16, 2008 at 2:31pm: Welcome everyone! This group is growing fast :)

Comment by Paula Ruter on September 16, 2008 at 6:26am: Hi everyone.. I'm new to Twitter, and to Twitter moms. I'm the proud mom of an 11 year old special needs daughter. :)

Comment by MelodyS on September 15, 2008 at 6:32pm: Wow, the feeds, great! Nice work, Krista.

Nice to meet each of you.

I'm Melody, mom to 4 sons, 3 via adoption who live with a variety of special needs. I blog at my personal blog and a special needs collaborative blog. I see the posts in feeds above. :)

Gotta call it a night. Early surgery for one of my boys tomorrow. Sweet dreams all.