When we first found out that our son was blind, we felt lost and alone. Slowly, we began accumulating resources and establishing connections with our state's Early Intervention Program and Association for Parents of the Visually Impaired. We talked to doctors, experts, and therapists, but in the end found that the best and most reliable information we gathered was from other parents. That's when we got the idea for Wonder Baby...
As a homeschooling parent, I'm sure you know just how important support can be. You can read all the homeschool books you can get your hands on, but none of it will compare to the advice and experience of another homeschooling mom. Mom's have been there, in the heat of the moment, and have applied their creativity and inginuity to breed success... oh, and dad's, too!
If you're also the parent of a child with special needs, then support is even more critical. If you're anything like me (and I bet you are), you've read all the books about your child's disablity to the point of feeling like a bit of an expert. You've met with countless doctors and therapists and have gathered as much information as humanly possible. But you still feel like something is missing, especially when it comes to hands-on, practical advice. That's where advice from other parents can fill in the gaps.
What if you could find a place where parents of disabled children have written articles for you—and where you could post your own articles about your own successes and milestones? That's exactly what we're trying to do with WonderBaby.org. Our goal at Wonder Baby is to create a database of articles written by parents for parents. From physical therapy to toilet training, from learning the ABC's to independent living, we're accepting articles on all special needs topics.
So far, you'll find articles on...
- Making your own Little Room for visually impaired infants
- The latest news on Gene Therapy Breakthroughs for LCA, a rare retinal disorder
- How to develop your own Physical Therapy Goals for Blind Children
- Using Music to Stimulate Your Blind Baby and teach them new skills
- Information about cool resources, like LibriVox
- Blindness Book Reviews, Blindness Resources, and more to come!
We also cover resources and reviews related to general parenting topics, such as...
- Choosing the best high chair
- Choosing the best stroller
- Choosing the best travel crib
- ...and more!
Obviously, this is just the beginning. We've got a lot planned for Wonder Baby and we hope to hear from other parents as well. Write to us about your own story, how you motivate your kids to learn more about their environment, how you've encouraged them to dress or feed themselves, or even write a review of your favorite book or accessibility software. Wonder Baby isn't a forum—it's an edited and reviewed article database. This is the place to go to find real, in-depth information about raising children with disabilities—and it's also the place to go to publish your own articles!
Please enjoy our site, and remember...
