Author Archives: hollypaterson

What about the siblings of a child with special needs?

Posted on March 27, 2013 by hollypaterson

My colleague Cynthia wrote a great post about sibling rivalry (check it out here), and this line really resonated with me: “Children don’t need to be treated equally. They need to be treated uniquely.”

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Your Child’s First Pair of Glasses

Posted on May 11, 2011 by hollypaterson

When babies, toddlers, or preschools first see the eye doctor, it can be surprising to find out they have a hard time seeing properly. Some children are more “at risk” of needing glasses. For example, for babies born premature, their … Continue reading →

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