What You Should Say to a Special Needs Parent

"Sometimes, when we are overwhelmed, overtired, and just 'over it,' a kind glance in our direction with that knowing head tilt that says 'Hang in there, fellow Mother Warrior!' can do wonders to perk us up. This is especially true considering all of the disapproving looks and unwelcome commentary we often get from strangers.

"If I had a nickel for every time someone made a comment about how in their day children were better behaved, or overheard parents loudly telling their children how proud they were of them for not acting the way my son is, well, I'd have a lot of nickels."