Resources for a child with Disabilities: How can Exceptional Lives help families and caregivers?
Have you ever felt overwhelmed by your child’s disability or developmental delay, or confused about how to support them? Bewildered trying to navigate all the systems that are supposed to help? So have we.
Exceptional Lives: for families, by families.
We walk you through disability-related systems and processes in language that makes sense. You are your child’s best advocate, and we’ve got your back.
At Exceptional Lives, we know families come in all shapes, sizes, and forms. We provide the support and resources you need to help your children and your family thrive.
Resources for a child with Disabilities
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Hear from providers and families of children with disabilities
You’re not alone. Hear from other parents and providers about their experience, advice, and hard-earned wisdom in parenting and finding resources for a child with disabilities.
Finding out what’s been helpful for others in similar situations may help ease your journey. Connect with other Exceptional Lives families for support through our webinars, videos, podcasts, and blogs.
Children with disabilities need a village of support. Here are 3 ways to build that village for yours.
We all want our children with disabilities to live their best lives. Here are 3 steps to build support and make it happen.
What is self-regulation and how can it help me be a better parent?
If you’re parenting a child with a disability, you’ve probably seen the term self-regulation. But what is self-regulation? And how can improving your ability to self-regulate help you be a better parent?
My Child is Struggling with Reading…Could it be DYSLEXIA?
Dyslexia is the most common learning disability, but many families don't know if their child has it. In this blog we talk about the warning signs and how to get support from the school.
State-specific resources to support children with disabilities
Exceptional Lives also provides state-specific resources to support children with disabilities.
We offer tailored resources for families in Louisiana and Massachusetts.
You can also use our searchable Disability Services Finder (disponible en español) to look for providers and services near home.
Exceptional Lives featured content
Exceptional Lives is constantly adding new information and resources to make sure you have the tools, support, and community you need to see your children thrive. Take a look at our featured content presenting resources for a child with disabilities.
“Calmness feels nice;” An interview about how tapping helped one mama’s anxious child.
Processing emotions takes time, patience, focus, practice, and follow-through. It’s easy for anxious kids to get overloaded. In this podcast interview, Exceptional Lives Team Member, Carey Luckey, talks about how tapping helps her son.
Does my child have a learning disability?
Does my child have a learning disability? Maybe - but there are many other reasons why your child may be struggling in school. Learn more.
Support for parents of a child with mental illness: 3 ways to be a great friend
When kids struggle, their parents do too. Support for parents of a child with mental illness matters. Here are 3 ways to be a great friend.
Polymicrogyria Success Stories: Meet Rob and Schuyler | Navigating Developmental Disabilities
Schuyler and her father worked together to advocate for her independence. Together, they are a Polymicrogyria success story.
Body doubling and other parenting tips for neurodivergent adults.
As a neurodivergent parent, how can I teach my neurodivergent child skills that they’ll need? Listen along for some parenting tips that may help you and them.
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