Your Child Is Not Broken — Let’s Say It Louder
Published on: 02/01/2026
There is a moment many parents of special needs children remember clearly. It’s not always dramatic. Sometimes it’s quiet. It might be the first time a professional says, “They’re behind.” Or when a form has more boxes than explanations. Or when you notice people talking about your child instead of to them. And without anyone saying it directly, a message sneaks in: Something is wrong. Something needs fixing. Let’s be clear—your child is not broken. And the sooner we say that out loud, the sooner everything begins to change.