Happy March! February usually feels like the longest and coldest month for me, but, this past month flew by, and we had all 4 seasons in a week! I’m hoping that Spring is coming and that the rain is done!
Our guy is playing basketball at school on the All-Star Team. This picture is of him with 2 of the buddies that volunteer their time. I am so thankful for this, he loves the activity and it is so great to see him included.
If you are interested in taking part in a National Day of Being Unplugged- check this out.
Daylight Saving’s Time is March 10, 2019. We’re sharing our tips from last year to help that be a smooth transition for you. Read them here. We also have some neat St. Patrick Sensory ideas here on our Pinterest Board.
I saw that Amazon Prime is offering a special monthly rate for families with Medicaid and a few other services. All info can be found here.
Exciting news for the autism community in Virginia this week. The general assembly passed legislation that will expand health insurance coverage for people with autism. Today, companies only have to provide coverage until the age of 10, this legislation will lift that age cap. Celebrating the victories for sure!
I was watching the Today show on Sunday and saw this amazing company that works with individuals on the spectrum. I am sharing the link here, I was so impressed with this, these individuals are working on Oscar-winning movies!
We have a lot of great info in this issue, I am so proud of all our community is doing and look forward to sharing it all with you! Med Home Plus and CJ’s Thumb’s Up have an event happening that looks like a lot of fun, check it out here. Plus, don’t forget about Postive Vibe’s Cook-Off, save the date and read on about it here.
Be sure to check the site and Facebook to stay up to date. If you have anything you want to share or add, please get in touch. This site is for you, we need to and want to know what works! You can email Carissa or Tricia.
KnowDifferent.net is a site for all special need families that have to do anything “KNOWdifferently”. No matter what the diagnosis, our site will offer you a place to learn, a place to share and a place to feel KnowDifferent.We have some great community events coming up, be sure to check our calendar frequently as we add to it daily. Some more detailed info is included here about Winter sessions for our kids to keep busy as well.
To our readers, we thank you for being a part of our network. To our sponsors, we thank you for trusting our platform to help make a difference. To our community, we are so grateful for you all and look forward to growing together.
Wishing you a safe and enjoyable start to this New Year
With Gratitude and Commitment,
Carissa