This goes out to all the siblings of children with special needs. I like to call these kids the experts. They know more about being a sibling of a person with special needs than most adults ever will. They have a lot to teach us. Parenting a special needs child is challenging to begin with, […]
The global pandemic has lead to the closure of pediatric sensory gyms and special needs schools. Many of these kids have been without their much-needed speech, physical, occupational and Applied Behavior Analytics (ABA) therapies for months. For many children their sessions are now virtual. Their parents or care-providers now video chat with the therapists and […]
One billion people, which is about 15% of the world’s population, experience some form of disability. Our children do not have the same opportunities as others and often experience exclusion from everyday activities. This is a reality that many of us face to some degree or other. But the bright side is that we have […]
What do we need as parents of kids living with different needs? Here is a claim for many of us. We need more time, more energy, money for therapies, ordinary friendships, a date night, a place to vent, reassurance that we are doing the right thing, exercise and nutrition, family and friends with a clue, […]
While the rest of the world is annoyed and panics about the new “normal” that they are being forced to comply with, for most of us it is not new territory. Unlike many parents, we have lived in similar situations throughout our children’s lives. We know what it’s like to be restricted to our homes, […]
Many of our kids have significant sensory issues. Whether they have proprioceptive, vestibular, visual, olfactory, tactile, auditory or oral needs, no matter the type, they can all be hard to manage. The grips, wiggle cushions and fidgets might be available and in hand while at home but the swings and trampolines may not be. What […]
Kids with disabilities generally love structure and routine. The best thing we can do to support our children emotionally is keeping them calm which involves some structure. The reality of this is that some parents struggle to enforce even the simplest of schedules. During these times, we are having to manage an entire family’s awake-time […]
At Robbie Foundation, 100% of funds raised go to Maine children with special needs for the equipment, technology, and/or therapy treatment they need, but isn’t covered by insurance.
P.O. Box 1534
Scarborough, ME 04070
helpachild@robbiefoundation.com
