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Navigating Grief During the Holidays

The holidays can be an incredibly challenging time for anyone, but for those who are grieving the loss of a loved one, it can feel even more overwhelming. Imagine if you are unable to speak and express your emotions. Navigating grief during this season requires a delicate journey of healing and recovery. Although it might…

by SpecialSib_OT

“Do With, Not For”

“Do with, not for” has always been the guiding principle of occupational therapy, and I have wholeheartedly embraced this approach from the very beginning. When I was given the chance to join The Global Autism Project on a journey, I eagerly accepted, knowing that our shared values align perfectly. I must confess that in the…

by soultosoulyoga

#nomorebluepumpkins

I despise this time of year, with the overwhelming flood of social media posts about the blue pumpkins for autism awareness. It infuriates me to see these well-intentioned individuals sharing these memes, blissfully unaware of the realities and challenges faced by those with disabilities. It angers me because I know firsthand the immense impact a…

by SpecialSib_OT

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“Undisturbed calmness of the mind is attained by cultivating friendliness toward the happy, compassion for the unhappy, delight in the virtuous, and indifference toward the wicked”.- Pantanjali Hi, I’m Cheryl. I am an occupational therapist, yoga therapist, educator, speaker, and caregiver living in Florida. Special Sib is a blog dedicated to the happy and not… Continue reading About Me

The Journey Begins

Thanks for joining me! Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton Special Needs Sibling…. This is an actual thing. I knew there had to be others but I had no idea where or how to find them. I was actually going to start my own type of support group.… Continue reading The Journey Begins

“Do With, Not For”

“Do with, not for” has always been the guiding principle of occupational therapy, and I have wholeheartedly embraced this approach from the very beginning. When I was given the chance to join The Global Autism Project on a journey, I eagerly accepted, knowing that our shared values align perfectly. I must confess that in the… Continue reading “Do With, Not For”

#nomorebluepumpkins

blue pumpkin and letters on studio background

I despise this time of year, with the overwhelming flood of social media posts about the blue pumpkins for autism awareness. It infuriates me to see these well-intentioned individuals sharing these memes, blissfully unaware of the realities and challenges faced by those with disabilities. It angers me because I know firsthand the immense impact a… Continue reading #nomorebluepumpkins

I’m Pissed

I have not sat down to write a blog post in probably well over a year. I honestly just didn’t make time for it. Over the summer, I was lucky to do a bit of traveling and see what is life like for people with disabilities in India and Eastern Europe. While in India, I… Continue reading I’m Pissed

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