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Family holiday planning with special needs

Mom blogger Lisa Lightner borrows the acronym SWEEPS to give families with special needs a smoother holiday season.

What I Should Have Said to the Guy at Chipotle

A special needs mom reflects on what she should have said to a stranger who just doesn't get what families with disabilities really want and need -- a chance.

Does My Child Have an Autism Spectrum Disorder?

What parents should do if they suspect their young child has an autism spectrum disorder

Mom's Theme Park Tips: Sesame Place

A Sesame Place veteran shares her tips for saving money and getting around the PA theme park, especially with kids with special needs or sensory issues.

Mom's Movie Review: Disney Planes — Fire & Rescue

Mom's movie review of Disney Planes: Fire and Rescue, including advice for kids with special needs and a spoiler alert

The Victory of Last Place

For a child with autism, it's not where you place, it's how you run the race.

#Care About Christina

A local autism death leads a special needs advocate and mom of a child with autism to demand accountability.

How to Mark National Disabilities Month

Special needs mom advocate Lisa Lightner encourages every family to do something and reach out during National Disabilities Month.

Autism Awareness Gift Guide

Special needs advocate Lisa Lightner recommends autism awareness gifts for families, teachers or therapists.

Ask an Advocate: School Playground Accessibility

Mom blogger and special needs advocate Lisa Lightner discusses school playground wheelchair access

Tell Congress You’re Tired of Families Being Pawns in Politics

Mom blogger and special needs advocate Lisa Lightner has a message to Congress about the government shutdown.

Advocating for Special Needs and Disabilities

Mom blogger Lisa Lightner explains why her role as a special needs advocate is so crucial to special education.

Ask an Advocate: What’s the most important part of the IEP?

Special needs advocate Lisa Lightner explains why she thinks Present Levels of Performance is the most important part of an individualized education plan.

Should You Move to a More IEP-Friendly School District?

A Day in Our Shoes blogger Lisa Lightner discusses the pros and cons of moving to a school district known for its attention to students with special needs.

Governor Corbett Signs HB2

Mom blogger Lisa Lightner and her son lobby for the passage of HB2, a special education funding reform bill.

Visit the Caring Easter Bunny — a unique event for children with special needs

Philadelphia-area children and parents are encouraged to visit King of Prussia Mall this Easter season as the mall kicks off its annual Bunny Photo Experience starting March 7 through March 30 at the JCPenney Court in The Plaza and on…

Having problems with bullying at school?

Mom blogger Lisa Lightner, a Special Education Advocate, offers advice to parents of school bullying victims.

Why is 'people first' language important?

End dehumanizing definition of people by their disabilities, proclaims mom blogger Lisa Lightner. Children have so much more to offer than their special needs.