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intentioned, but as Melissa-Lynn
explains, "You can't choose a special
needs journey nor does being on one
make you 'special'."
"We are all on our own journey
and our children come out better
when they see parents raising each
other up, and kiddos being taught
that differently-abled is ok."
6. My son's diagnosis is just
part of him
When her son was first getting his
diagnosis, Jessica from Middletown
noticed the people closest to her
seemed to have a hard time coming
to terms with the fact that there was
something else there. She recalls,
"We'd hear 'but he's so sweet', 'but
he's so smart', 'but he's so perfect', etc.
That's when I realized the power and
importance of the word
and. My guy
is sweet and smart and perfect and
has Apraxia."
Our children's diagnosis shouldn't
be the only thing you see, but it is
still a part of them and their daily
lives. Be open to communication
about it. Ask questions. Learn about
what the diagnosis means for that
family. Learn about how to form a
better relationship with the parents
and child by becoming informed,
more open, and more understanding.
Rielly is a part-time writer and
full-time mama to an adorable
toddler with autism.
Rielly Grey reminds people that her son's
diagnosis is just a part of him. She wants
people to see everything he is capable of.
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