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KnightlyKisses for Down Syndrome Awareness Month

October 31, 2015 by Drexelle Leave a Comment

KnightlyKisses for Down Syndrome Awareness Month

In honor of Down Syndrome Awareness month, Knightly will be sending kisses everyday via Periscope LIVE from his adventures this month. Hear … [Read more...]

Goodbye Early Intervention

August 3, 2015 by Drexelle Leave a Comment

Goodbye Early Intervention

If you know of a child who is at risk for developmental delays because of a diagnosis, abuse, neglect, or premature birth, there are so many resources … [Read more...]

IEP Preparation | Introducing Professionals to Your Child

June 29, 2015 by Drexelle Leave a Comment

IEP Preparation | Introducing Professionals to Your Child

You know your kid is amazing. But how do you help professionals see past a diagnosis? Yes, they've got special needs. But how do you balance … [Read more...]

Why Moms Matter by Darling Magazine

May 10, 2015 by Drexelle 1 Comment

Why Moms Matter by Darling Magazine

Why Moms Matter.   Every mom has an incredible job. So to every mom out there, hugs and big thank you for the awesome work that you can do.  No … [Read more...]

World Down Syndrome Day 2015 | The Impossibles

March 21, 2015 by Drexelle 3 Comments

World Down Syndrome Day 2015 | The Impossibles

My son is 2 years old. 30 years ago in CA, my boy would have been denied lifesaving procedures; and, if he survived to his current age, would … [Read more...]

F*** Your Fears

March 13, 2015 by Drexelle Leave a Comment

F*** Your Fears

What are you afraid of? A year ago, I made a long list.  My list included: Heights Swimming in cold water Popping balloons Running a long … [Read more...]

People with Down Syndrome Can

October 1, 2014 by Drexelle Leave a Comment

People with Down Syndrome Can

That moment you first hear the diagnosis Down Syndrome, many of us parents will tell you that there is a feeling of grief and despair...of ALL the … [Read more...]

Knightly News | Transitions | Turning Two and Turning Thirty

August 29, 2014 by Drexelle Leave a Comment

Knightly News | Transitions | Turning Two and Turning Thirty

So Knightly turned 2 and started calling me "Mama" and me?  Well, I turned the big 3-0. It's funny how, just after writing about finding … [Read more...]

5 Easy Ways to Experience More Joy, More Peace

August 18, 2014 by Drexelle Leave a Comment

5 Easy Ways to Experience More Joy, More Peace

8 months ago, I sat in my counselor's office struggling to breathe. My panic disorder was full blown and I couldn't wake up in the morning without an … [Read more...]

7 Reasons Why Having a Child with Special Needs Makes Life Better

July 24, 2014 by Drexelle 27 Comments

7 Reasons Why Having a Child with Special Needs Makes Life Better

Today, July 25th, we celebrate two incredible years with our little knight in shining armor. As I look back, I've discovered a simple … [Read more...]

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  • Using this social story, behavioral therapy, video based modeling via GemIini, and a dentist tool kit from Amazon, it’s been a lot of experimentation to see what would help my #mightyknightly who HATED going to the dentist. 
But I’m so excited to start seeing success in this past visit where he willingly walked in, played in the game room, walked to her office and sat in the chair to let her use the mirror and brush his teeth for 5 seconds.  It’s a journey of a thousand steps in learning how to be a parent.  But today I’m grateful to have taken this one.

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KnightlyKisses for Down Syndrome Awareness Month

KnightlyKisses for Down Syndrome Awareness Month

October 31, 2015 By Drexelle Leave a Comment

Goodbye Early Intervention

Goodbye Early Intervention

August 3, 2015 By Drexelle Leave a Comment

IEP Preparation | Introducing Professionals to Your Child

IEP Preparation | Introducing Professionals to Your Child

June 29, 2015 By Drexelle Leave a Comment

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