Are you worried your child might be struggling with social interactions or communication, and wondering if it could be autism?
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Health Insurance: 7 Tips to Beat the Insurance Company and Get Your Family's Bills Covered
Have you ever felt like navigating insurance claims for your child with disabilities is a full-time job?
As a parent or caregiver of a child with disabilities, you’re likely dealing with an overwhelming number of medical appointments and insurance claims. This episode addresses how you can simplify this process and ensure you get the coverage you deserve without the added stress.
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Special Education: 25 Power Moves to Make Your Child Seen and Known at School - Part 2 of 2
Are you ready to navigate the complex world of special education and become the best advocate for your child?
This episode (part 2 of 2) dives into the challenges and triumphs of special education, offering insights that directly address the struggles many parents face today. If you’re seeking ways to better support your child’s educational journey and ensure their rights are upheld, this is a must-listen.
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Special Education: 25 Power Moves to Make Your Child Seen and Known at School - Part 1 of 2
Are you ready to navigate the complex world of special education and become the best advocate for your child?
This episode dives into the challenges and triumphs of special education, offering insights that directly address the struggles many parents face today. If you’re seeking ways to better support your child’s educational journey and ensure their rights are upheld, this is a must-listen.
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#494: Surfer Girl
I have watched you on the shore, standing by the ocean's roar. Do you love me? Do you, surfer girl?
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#493: The Eyes Have It
One day, in a nondescript office building in Portland, three adults give something to Tess. And she comes alive.
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#492: Community
Taking some time this week to reflect on community. The one we've built and continue to build, and what it means for Tess and our family.
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#491: Three Little Letters
If you have a kid with disabilities, your life is full of stuff you'd perhaps rather not do. Go to a million appointments, wind up in hospitals, deal with paperwork. But there are three letters that create more dread than nearly everything else.
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#490: Crunch
I'm in the bleachers at a field. I watch two opposing lacrosse players collide with a massive crunch that's audible from the stands. Many parents gasp. I don't. I just watch in dismay and disbelief.
Read More#489: Becoming an APS - Two Rare-Disease Tools I Can't Live Without
If you're trying to cure a rare disease, there are two tools that you can't live without.
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#488: The Cloak of Ban D'aid
It's a common problem in our house. A certain young lady who gets cuts from time to time. And who hates Band-Aids more than anything.
Read More#487: Nate the Ultra-Fantastic
I want to tell you a story this week of someone who grew up here in Maine. I've gotten to know him over the past few months, and he recently raised his hand, boldly stepped forward, and made a massive difference for Tess and our foundation.
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#486: Trampopoline
To quote Princess Leia, the more you tighten your grip, the more star systems will slip through your fingers.
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#485: Costa Rica - Part 2
More stories from near the equator. Part 2 of 2 about our recent trip with Tess to Costa Rica.
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#484: Costa Rica - Part 1
It's time. It's time to take Tess out of the United States and into another country.
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#483: I Can Do It, I Know How
We have a saying in our house. We talk about "the age of independence". And yes, there are some eyerolls from our kids, but we push them to do stuff for themselves.
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#482: Eclipse
A rare event. A solar eclipse in the United States. Where was Tess on that day, and what was she doing?
Read More#481: A Massive Piece of the Quest for a Cure
You're busy. Sometimes you think about how busy you were a year ago and think wistfully--man, that wasn't busy at all compared to now! But in spite of this busyness, there's something that's required from all Hao-Fountain patients.
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#480: Thirteen Gallons of Milk
I always tell you I got more questions than answers. But this week, I've come up with an answer. And it's helping me every single day.
#479: Banquet
Student-athlete Tess. She's been on a team this winter through her school, and we've just come off a massive, colossal celebration of the whole shebang.