“Co-occurring conditions” refer to the circumstances where our children are facing multiple challenges that impact the social, emotional, and educational health of our children. Because our children are rapidly growing and their brains continue to develop well into their twenties, many diagnoses and challenges may seem like a “moving target.” “Dual Diagnosis” will often be […]
Advocates – Supporting Your Voice and Choice
An advocate is an important role in your support network and can be filled by someone you already know, someone hired by you, or may even be a person provided to your family by the health care system or a community organization. It is important to know the person in this role is helping you […]
Support Groups
It can make a big difference in our journey to know that there are others who understand our challenges, are willing to lend an ear and listen with compassion, and who can help share ideas from a place of lived experience. Support groups are organized in a variety of formats. Below are a few suggestions […]