Our son Drew, who was almost 2, had a little-known genetic syndrome called 22q. On the one hand, we were relieved to finally have a diagnosis that explained his missed developmental milestones. On the other hand, something was wrong, and we were devastated. Treat kids with special needs as normal whenever you can.
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Weighing in at pounds, and 67 inches tall, our teen comes with a healthy dose of attitude, eye rolling and a desire to do things on their own. For parents, it can be tough to accept that a child is growing into an adult. This reality can prove even more complex in the case of teens and young adults with disabilities. Fortunately, L. EKPTO supports its mission by hosting nine dances throughout the school year, an annual prom, family day and group marches in local parades. The energy is infectious. These young people remind you what human beings should be.
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Erin, who has an autistic spectrum disorder, knows that 13 is not 12 — nor is it Whether she understands that 13 is "greater than" or "less than" either is unclear to me. She is not good with numbers. I've never been much of a numbers person either, though I have come to understand that some numbers hit harder than others.
Every kid has special needs. So they tended to avoid him. His youth ministry leaders tried to connect with John, but struggled to read him emotionally.