Mission Statement:

We are dedicated to providing information, resources, and support to anyone trying to better understand, educate, cope with, and love a Special Needs child.

This organization was created in honor of my own Special Needs child, Sarah, who is currently 11 years old, learning disabled, mentally impaired, with a wonderful personality.....yet shunned by other children her own age because of her limitations.

A little information about Sarah...

Sarah's birth was premature, and followed by several medical complications, as well as delayed milestones. She didn't sit up until the age of 6-7 months, and couldn't walk until the age of 2...and that was just to run, because when she slowed down to walk, she would lose her balance. She has always been a very happy child, with quite an imagination and lots of creativity. Entertaining herself seems to come natural to her. With such an outgoing personality, she made friends very easily....until around the age of 9 years, when it started to become obvious to children around her that she was 'different' from them.

Sarah currently processes information on the mental age level of a 5 year old, and therefore does not function well academically. Nor does she possess a sense of danger that one normally has developed as part of the 'growing-up' process. Therefore she has to be under constant supervision during even the simplest of events. She has been thoroughly examined throughout the years by specialists in various fields of expertise, in an ongoing effort to determine her exact medical conditions, but without success. The only official diagnosis' that have been handed down are "ADHD" (Attention Deficit w/Hyperactivity Disorder), "Moderately Mentally Impaired" and "Learning Disabled". But as a mother, it's simply not enough to put a name to her condition. I had to find a way to help her. But most importantly....I had to find a way to help myself to accept her limitations, while at the same time trying to find options and treatments available to improve her condition.

If you've found this website, then you've probably already searched enough of the internet to realize how difficult it is to get answers, help, and support. This was the same situation I found myself in, and when I finally compiled a list of names and numbers, I felt it was my duty as a concerned parent to share the information with everyone else out there that needs it. I have dedicated years to gathering this information, and I hope that it is of benefit to all who visit this site. I will continue to update this site with new content as it becomes available. Meanwhile, if there's a specific organization, subject, or disability that you need to find information about, please e-mail me directly and I will be happy to help you.

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