Life Stages
Learning to drive with an upper limb difference isn’t one-size-fits-all. This guide helps families understand adaptive equipment, license restrictions, and the surprising variability in driving instruction and testing—so teens can move forward with confidence and clarity.
We delve into potential areas of distress related to physical issues that may underlie your child’s sadness about their upper limb difference
We delve into potential areas of social-emotional distress that may underlie your child’s sadness about their upper limb difference
In this blog, we apply Jancee Dunn’s genius empathetic parenting strategy of asking your child when they’re sad about their limb difference: “Do you want to be hugged, heard, or helped?” (NYTimes column 4/23)
Many of us were conditioned to respond to children when they are sad in ways that aren’t the best for them. Some of the following responses are less helpful in the moment than using reflective listening and offering empathy. Many of us heard these from our families of origin. Knowing why they can be harmful can empower us.
On social media, parents often share about the hard moments when their children feel sadness about their limb difference for the first time. Before offering suggestions for supporting children during these difficult moments, I wanted to examine this situation from the parents’ perspective. All children experience sadness about aspects of their life, but this situation is a little different. Let’s explore it!
What happens when your child starts to notice their upper or lower limb difference? This post offers insight and practical tips to help you support your child with warmth and confidence.
There are many wonderful books for children written about characters with limb differences! As a parent, you want to choose books that align with and reinforce your values and steer clear of books that teach messages that you prefer to avoid.
Guest column: Middle School and High School & Learning Life Skills, by Laura Tofinchio, Shelton, CT
Guest Column: From Daycare to Elementary School, by Laura Tofinchio, Shelton, CT