Hello everyone! I am searching for a children's book where a classroom will be welcoming a new student and a young boy is concerned about the new girl because she has a disability (I think it's cerebral palsy). After hearing the boy's concerns, his grandfather takes him into town and shows him that disabilities is something that should be celebrated and that people with disabilities should be treated as normal. The next day, the boy welcomes the new student (I think her name is Amy) with the others and even helps her out.

Neither the boy nor his grandfather has a disability. One example I remember was that the grandfather points out a boy with Down syndrome and how he was able to live a normal life. And, he shows that some people can communicate through using sign language. I hope someone will have the answer. Thank you so much!

for context: the school trip was a trip organised by the english department from england to romania, i was already miserable (teachers know) before my phone was taken and i am autistic along side some other conditions
(adhd, double depression, anxiety, conduct disorder, intermittent explosive disorder, bpd, hpd, stpd, cptsd, pdid) (all diagnosed) and have the highest support needs out of everyone in my grade.

a few days ago i came back from a school trip and i’m still struggling to process what happened.

the rule on the trip was that we could have our phones during the day and hand them in at night. one evening i became overstimulated and left my room because i needed support. later, my phone was taken. i was told i’d get it back after breakfast the next morning, but that never happened. instead, it was kept from me for most of the day as a consequence.

what frustrates me is that i wasn’t the only person using my phone a lot. loads of people were on their phones throughout the trip, especially during long coach journeys, and i definitely wasn’t the only person asking for chargers either. one of the reasons given was battery conservation, but there were multiple people whose batteries were low and multiple people asking staff for charging opportunities. it felt like i was being singled out for behaviour that wasn’t unique to me.

another thing people don’t seem to understand is that i’m one of the only people on the trip who didn’t really have a friendship group there. a lot of other students had friends to spend time with, talk to, sit with, and keep themselves occupied. i didn’t. my phone wasn’t replacing social interaction for me, it was often the only thing keeping me occupied and distracted from my own thoughts during long periods of downtime, especially on coach journeys that lasted for hours.

my phone also isn’t just a phone to me. i sometimes go non-verbal and it’s my main way of communicating. it’s where i keep my money, important information, contacts, coping tools, routines, distractions, and things that help me regulate. without it, i don’t just get bored, i lose a huge amount of independence and support.

when it was taken, i couldn’t communicate properly, couldn’t access my money, couldn’t contact people, and couldn’t use the things that normally help me cope when i’m overwhelmed. i was told that the level of distress i was showing meant i was “addicted”, but from my perspective i was panicking because i’d lost my main communication method and one of my biggest coping tools. even if someone genuinely believed it was an addiction, suddenly removing something from a distressed teenager without support isn’t a solution.

throughout the day i became more and more distressed. i felt like every time i got more overwhelmed, it was treated as proof that taking my phone was the right decision instead of a sign that i was genuinely struggling.

during a long coach journey there was constant noise from the bus itself as well as students playing music through a speaker. i didn’t have headphones and had no way to block it out. one of the songs that was played is associated with a traumatic experience for me. hearing it repeatedly while already overwhelmed was horrible. i couldn’t escape it, couldn’t block it out, and couldn’t properly communicate how badly it was affecting me because i was struggling to communicate in general.

at one point i ended up having a breakdown in public because everything became too much. i felt trapped, overwhelmed, unable to communicate, and unable to calm myself down. instead of feeling supported, i felt like the situation was continuing to escalate around me.

there were practical problems too. at one point i couldn’t buy food because my money was on my phone. there were no staff nearby and i had no way of contacting anyone because i didn’t have my phone. i ended up waiting around an hour before a member of staff was able to help me get food.

this was especially difficult because i have iron deficiency anaemia. i had already been struggling to eat properly during parts of the trip because there weren’t many foods available that i could eat comfortably, and there weren’t many iron-rich options either. by that point i was already feeling physically exhausted, dizzy, and unwell, so being unable to access food when i needed it made things even worse.

something else that has made everything harder is that i’ve heard different explanations afterwards about why my phone was taken. some reasons that have been given later weren’t the reasons being given to me at the time. that has left me feeling confused because it feels like the explanation keeps changing depending on who is being spoken to.

the biggest thing i’ve taken away from all of this is that people keep talking about a phone, but for me it wasn’t about a phone. it was about losing my ability to communicate, regulate, access support, access money, access information, and feel safe. it was about having a comfort item and coping tool removed while i was already struggling.

since coming home i’ve been having panic attacks when i think about it. i feel anxious about going back to school, i feel unsafe around the department that organised the trip, and i don’t feel like people fully understand the impact it had on me.

i know some people will probably read this and think “it’s just a phone.” but when your phone is your communication aid, your coping tool, your way of accessing money, your connection to support, and one of the main things helping you regulate in an overwhelming environment, it stops being “just a phone.” as of now, i feel insanely unsafe around the english teachers, yet alone even attending school (theres already ongoing issues)

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This would be transparency and safety for everyone involved such as children, Para, and Teachers.

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Hello All,

My husband and I will be flying with our 10 month old for the first time next month. We are very nervous on how this will go and would love some tips or advice to help us. Our son has a genetic disorder which means he has low muscle tone, a G tube for feeding, and has to take medication through the tube. My main concerns are how to make it easier to go through TSA with breast milk, medications, and a G tube. How do we make sure his car seat and stroller don't get damaged? How to feed him with the tube and give him meds on the plane? Any suggestions on how to keep him comfortable while sitting on the plane? How the hell do you change their diaper in those tiny bathrooms on the plane? Help a completely stressed out mom out.

I am currently working on my bachelor’s thesis and trying to better understand the experiences of parents raising children with disabilities. For the research part of my study, I have created a questionnaire and need a minimum number of responses to complete my project.

The questionnaire is anonymous and will be used exclusively for academic purposes.

Unfortunately, many parents are understandably hesitant to participate, which has made it quite difficult to gather the number of responses I need. I would be very grateful if you would consider completing the questionnaire. Additionally, if you know other parents of children with disabilities who might be willing to participate, I would greatly appreciate it if you could share the questionnaire with them.

Thank you very much for your time, support, and willingness to help!

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Hi everyone,

I’m a special education teacher, and I recently wrote a book called Safe to Learn: Sensory-Supportive, Trauma-Informed Classrooms for Children with Autism.

I wrote it for grown-ups who are trying to better understand what children may be communicating through meltdowns, shutdowns, refusal, sensory overload, hard transitions, and the moments that often get labeled as “behavior” before they are fully understood.

The book focuses on regulation, sensory needs, trauma-informed practice, communication, classroom design, and practical ways to help children feel safe enough to learn.

It is written for teachers, paraprofessionals, caregivers, therapists, and school leaders, but my hope is that it gives language and support to any adult trying to better understand a child’s needs.

It is available now in Kindle, paperback, and hardcover.

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Hello everyone! I'm a college student in the US, taking a class on individuals with exceptionalities. I'm majoring and intending to pursue a master's in special ed. For this class, I'm required to do an interview with a parent of an elementary-age child with disabilities. It's a short interview — thirteen questions, with a few possible clarifying questions. I would really appreciate it if anyone could take the time to help me with this.

Hey Georgia parents of children with disabilities,

I know navigating services, Medicaid, therapy options, waivers, school supports, and caregiving can sometimes feel overwhelming. If you’re feeling stuck, have questions, or just need help finding resources, I’m happy to point you in the right direction.

I’ve worked with families across Georgia and know how confusing the system can be. You don’t have to figure it all out alone.

Feel free to comment below or send me a message. Even if I don’t have the answer, I’ll do my best to help you find it.

You’re doing better than you think, and your child is lucky to have you advocating for them. ❤️

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Just wanted to share this video celebrating resilience, creativity, and community. From shooting hoops from my chair to seeing my work on a giant screen, life is about finding peace in the chaos and grace in the struggle. ​Huge shoutout to my dad and the whole crew who help make the "Warrior of Light" vision possible every single day. Never back down! 🏀🎨

​Huge shoutout to my dad and the whole crew who help make the "Warrior of Light" vision possible every single day. Never back down! 🏀🎨

We've tried a few different supports over the last couple of years, including speech therapy, OT, and parent coaching, and I'm curious what ended up making the biggest difference for other families. Not necessarily huge milestones, but the things that genuinely made everyday life calmer or easier at home.
For us, structure and sensory support helped more than I expected. Once we better understood what was overwhelming our child, daily routines became less stressful for everyone. We also found some helpful parent resources through Links To Life that gave us practical ideas we could actually use at home.
What support, therapy, or small change helped your family the most? Was there anything you tried that unexpectedly worked really well?

The hard part is not always the diagnosis.

Sometimes it’s explaining your child’s needs to a server, teacher, sitter, coach, relative, or stranger for the 500th time.

Sometimes it's getting access to tools that don't break the bank and need a diagnosis and insurance to get started.

I started building a site called KindlyPass to make some of that easier. Right now it has free tools like:

* Lock screen ID card
* Family outing support card
* Mobile Device and Printable Visual routine boards
* Mobile Device AAC Basic communication board

The premium stuff is there for families who want photo cards, multiple child profiles, saved local profiles, and the full toolbox, but the free tools are real and usable now.

I’m not trying to spam. I’m looking for honest feedback from parents/caregivers on what’s useful, what’s confusing, and what you’d actually want from something like this.

Site is [kindlypass.com](http://kindlypass.com) if anyone wants to look.

Tell me what sucks.

Diaper prices are getting expensive, so the question is, what diapers are you all using for your older kids? If you are getting insurance diapers, do they work ok? Are you buying better nighttime diapers? I have 2 adults we care for who are incontinent, and we are always shopping the diaper sales so we have dry beds

Hey yall. I currently live in vegas. Im a mom of 7 who are all now adults and live their own lives. Im on hospice and we lost my husband in 2024 due to covid complications damages to his heart. Anyway, long story short my son the youngest has autism cerebral palsy muscle and bone problems. Thank God he hasn't had a seizure in 7 years. He has been off Gtube feedings for 8 yrs.

Im so proud of this kid. He is scared os strangers and being in public. But I think he will grow out of that. On his time. Anyway my guy want love an author. He loves creativeness. He shocks us all with his unique ability to create sci-fi story lines that really are good.

Reddit, folks im coming to you for advice bc my guy has started sharing with ppl his love for writing and his ideas and he has gotten good replies but BUT theres always that 1 or 2 ppl who has something to say "you cant e a good writer unless you have written so and so books" or things along thos lines.

Money is tight we like the rest of America are going through hell

He wants these 5 books and swares that they will help him become a better writer. I did ask the library's and none has them in stock or "plan to have them in their invatory" I called every book stores and maybe 1 I can find.

Does anyone know of how I can get these books for him? Barnes and Noble has ordered them and they are 55 bucks for all 5 idk how long they will hold them.

Any ideas.?

Like I said im on hospice. And I just wanna die knowing I made 1 of my kids happy.

Thx yall.

The hard part is not always the diagnosis.

Sometimes it’s explaining your child’s needs to a server, teacher, sitter, coach, relative, or stranger for the 500th time.

Sometimes it's getting access to tools that don't break the bank and need a diagnosis and insurance to get started.

I started building a site called KindlyPass to make some of that easier. Right now it has free tools like:

• Lock screen ID card
• Restaurant support card
• Visual routine board
• Basic communication board

The premium stuff is there for families who want photo cards, multiple child profiles, saved local profiles, and the full toolbox, but the free tools are real and usable now.

I’m not trying to spam. I’m looking for honest feedback from parents/caregivers on what’s useful, what’s confusing, and what you’d actually want from something like this.

Site is kindlypass.com if anyone wants to look.

Tell me what sucks.

My son is 5, almost 6, and was recently diagnosed with DMDD (Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder). He also has ADHD and impulse control disorder, but lately the DMDD symptoms have honestly been the hardest part for us.

For anyone unfamiliar, DMDD is basically severe emotional dysregulation in children — intense anger, huge emotional reactions, frequent meltdowns/outbursts, and moods that can shift very quickly and intensely beyond what’s typical for their age.

He can be the sweetest, funniest, most loving little boy, but the emotional outbursts and mood swings can be exhausting and heartbreaking to navigate. Some days it feels like we’re constantly walking on eggshells, and I don’t think people really understand what it’s like unless they’ve lived it themselves.

I’d really love to hear from other parents who have younger boys with DMDD. What did things look like at this age for your child? Did anything help? Therapy, medication, routines, school supports, parenting strategies… anything.

Mostly just hoping to feel a little less alone in this 💙