by Sarah C. Wayland PhD. | Nov 23, 2021 | Parenting, Special Needs Care Navigation, teens, young adults
The moment your child graduates from high school is as important and overwhelming as the moment they started kindergarten. And for people with (and without!) disabilities, the world of adult services and options is simultaneously exhilarating, terrifying, and...
by Sarah C. Wayland PhD. | Aug 8, 2019 | Parenting, teens, young adults
You know how sometimes you feel like the universe is trying to send you a message? I’ve been getting that feeling over the last few months. With my own children navigating the treacherous transition to adulthood I have been reflecting on my role in their journey, and...
by Sarah C. Wayland PhD. | Jun 4, 2019 | Parenting
As summer approaches, many families look forward to a family vacation where they can escape from the relentless demands of the school year. Sadly, the jarring disconnect between expectations and the reality of traveling with kids leaves many parents wishing they had...
by Sarah C. Wayland PhD. | May 6, 2019 | Parenting
Occasionally I ask friends, colleagues, and clients if they would be willing to share their perspectives on my blog. Dr. Donna Henderson is both wise and compassionate, and I am delighted that she’s agreed to allow us to share this piece she wrote. It’s...
by Sarah C. Wayland PhD. | Apr 11, 2019 | Parenting, Special Needs Care Navigation
Your child has been diagnosed with a health condition, disorder or challenge that you know nothing about. You need to find a doctor, therapist, specialist, or other clinician to help. But how do you find someone qualified, whom you trust, and whom your child will want...
by Sarah C. Wayland PhD. | Feb 7, 2019 | Parenting
by Dan Shapiro, M.D. and Sarah Wayland, Ph.D. It’s easy to focus on your child’s problem behaviors. It’s like parents are wired to think about what we need to fix, rather than about what is going well. This can be difficult for children, who may start to believe...
