You now know your child’s diagnosis. This is the beginning of a journey. The journey does involve grief. You will grieve the loss of the perfect dream-child you thought you had. You will struggle to accept the reality that this child is different; this child is special. You will stumble along in the dark, afraid of an uncertain future. Yet you can hardly conceive how this child will ultimately transform your life, reshape your character, and change your entire perception of the world. Parents of special needs children need to prepare and fortify themselves for this undertaking, the way one … Continue reading →