Understanding Lu

Today marks five years of life for Lucille May Shaffer. I can't even believe it! Chad has been saying all year that he can't believe...

A hash tag has been created for sharing pictures and stories on Facebook of AAC users doing more than just making requests. I posted a pictu...

When we head out into the world, there is no missing us. I understand that. Not only is Lu in a wheelchair, but she has to have a chest harn...

When you look up Rett Syndrome online, or anywhere else, you will find "anxiety" in amongst the many severe symptoms of the condit...

Lu had a cold again for three weeks and it was miserable. In the middle of the cold was her Daddy's birthday. Throughout the day I model...

Tomorrow will be three years since we found out Lu has Rett Syndrome. When Dr. Coffman called and told me the news, all I said was, "Ok...

Sometimes people, other parents particularly, will ask me what we have done to assist Lu in continually making progress as a competent alter...