Orthotics. I’ve not been a fan. Jess had seen three private-practice orthopedists and…
Mary Kay
Mary is a blogger with a mission. She wants to make the world bigger for her nonverbal daughter, Jessie. She writes about their Angelman syndrome journey and how their life changed when they found her AAC voice.
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Articles by Mary Kay
We arrived at the dance, and just before unbuckling her seatbelt,…
The Making of a Baker
From as early as I can remember, my mom let me help her in…
Mother’s Little Helper
As soon as Roxy and I walked into the picnic area, a mother rushed…
A Tale of Two Angels
It’s hard to forget the first Angel I met. She was an easy baby,…
The AAC Learning Curve
The day my daughter came home with Speak for Yourself (SFY),…
Our AAC Journey
There was a man walking behind me. He had longer strides than I. Within a few…
How We Answer Unwanted Questions
In our early years, friends, acquaintances, and strangers off the street would ask what…
7 Words and Sleep
Forewarning: Don’t say the following phrase to an Angelman parent, or any special needs…
While navigating school and medical issues, we attended a mommy and me class.