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WELCOME!

We are the Smith Family. We get a lot of questions on what life with Brantley, our 8 year old who has complex behaviors and developmental disabilities is like. So why not take you on our parenting adventure?


We invite you to come along with us as we tackle the trials and triumphs of special needs parenting. We hope that you will join us as we laugh a lot, cry a little, pull our hair out sometimes and love on our wild little man. 

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The Greatest Act of Love and Trust

When you have a child with special needs, stepping back can feel like an insurmountable challenge. For years, my 9-year old Brantley...

Sibling Bonds: Navigating Life Together with Autism

“Brantley, let’s go get in the car,” I heard my 6-year-old son, Bronson, say as he guided his older brother out of our front door and...

Coach's Kind Gesture Fosters Belonging For Brantley

At the end of my son Bronson’s baseball game, as the other kids ran off the field with their families, his coach approached us with a...

Embracing Inclusivity and Presuming Competence

We always try to include Brantley in as many activities as possible. Taking him along is not only beneficial to him but also spreads...

The Bittersweet Reality Of Special Needs Motherhood

I love my role as a mom. It’s the best title I have ever had and a job I pour so much love into. But Mother’s Day - a whole day meant to...

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It is easy to be overwhelmed with the amount of acronyms that are thrown the special needs community like confetti. 


We hope you find our list of common acronyms helpful to you in your advocacy journey. 

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