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Fighting Epilepsy One Night at a Time – Bridge of Hope Gala Dinner

Fighting Epilepsy One Night at a Time – Bridge of Hope Gala Dinner

Bridge of Hope Gala Dinner Saturday, April 20th, 6-10:30 p.m. Chicago, Il Epilepsy affects 50 million people worldwide and more than 2.7 million people in the United States; half of all patients are children The Epilepsy Warriors Foundation, Fighting Seizures One Child At a Time is hosting a gala to help raise money to fightContinue Reading

Announcing: Monster Jam in Tupelo, MS – Discount and Ticket Info

Announcing: Monster Jam in Tupelo, MS – Discount and Ticket Info

You know Monster Jam was in Denver, but did you know it’s also in Tupelo, Mississippi? Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam®, brought to you by Hardee’s and playing at the BancorpSouth Arena, is starring the biggest performers on four wheels: Monster Jam monster trucks! The twelve-feet-tall, ten-thousand-pound machines will bring you to your feet, racingContinue Reading

A Note from Michelle Christiansen – Our Newest Contributor

Hi, I’m Michelle.  My 6yo has a Sensory Processing Disorder. Basically, it means that his neurons over-react and under-react to any stimuli that affects your senses. This took us a few years to figure out. We could never understand (or explain) why he would scream in certain situations, and be completely fine in others (itContinue Reading

Success at Monster Jam – Shows Still Remain

Last night was opening night for Monster Jam (Monster Trucks) in Denver, and I’m excited to tell you that after a LOT of work and VERY good headphones, we made it through the entire night of fun! You can still go tonight, but I wanted to share one of our favorite parts… Tickets for anyContinue Reading

Don’t Miss Monster Jam in Denver

Just about this time last year, our family attended one of the most thrilling and electricity filled shows ever… Monster Trucks at Monster Jam! This year, we will find ourselves there again along with the headphones and other consideration for the sensory sensitivities our family has.  You can see some of those considerations and preparationsContinue Reading

The Magic in the Holidays Discovered with Letters to Santa, Macy’s and Make-A-Wish Foundation

The Magic in the Holidays Discovered with Letters to Santa, Macy’s and Make-A-Wish Foundation

The holidays are supposed to be about magic.  About beautiful lights, colorful sights, the warmth of giving, and the promise of hope.  Put it all together, and it’s magic.  Only, not for everyone.  Macy’s is working to change that… and you can help too. Macy’s is bringing you the Magic of Santa in the holidaysContinue Reading

Disney On Ice presents Dare to Dream – GIVEAWAY

Disney On Ice presents Dare to Dream – GIVEAWAY

Disney on Ice presents Dare to Dream December 6-9, 2012 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado YOU can win Tickets to the Opening Night! Disney On Ice presents Dare to Dream at the Pepsi Center December 6-9, 2012.  Join Rapunzel, Princess Tiana, Cinderella and more in this hilarious hair-raising escapade.  Rapunzel, her unlikely companion,Continue Reading

NOMINATE Special Happens – 2012 Wego Health, Health Activist Awards

NOMINATE Special Happens – 2012 Wego Health, Health Activist Awards

I’ve been nominated into the 2012 Wego Health, Health Activist Awards.   If you’ve found yourself relying on the advocating, encouragement, support, information, inspiration, guides, tips and tricks found in Special Happens or by me (Gina St. Aubin) personally, why not nominate Special Happens and help us win an award? While I know of aContinue Reading

The SPD Foundation Gala – October 19, 2012

The SPD Foundation Gala – October 19, 2012

In 4 days, I will be attending my first ever SPD Foundation Gala, in partnership with the DTC Rotary Foundation.  Not only does this promise to be a (much needed) night out, but the event as a whole promotes awareness and understanding of Sensory Processing Disorder for the community and helps provide needed funding toContinue Reading

The Horror of Child’s Murder Propels a Community to “Keep Our Kids Safe”

The Horror of Child’s Murder Propels a Community to “Keep Our Kids Safe”

The sadness all consuming.  Confusion.  Fear.  Anxiety heightened.   At this very moment, I am the saddest I have ever been for a family whom I have never met.  Mourning fully a little angel I had never heard of.  Do you know whom I speak of?  Jessica Ridgeway.  This is the Facebook page set upContinue Reading

Picky Eaters vs. Problem Feeders

Picky Eaters vs. Problem Feeders

Picky Eaters vs. Problem Feeders   The S.O.S. Approach to Feeding The Sensory Processing Disorder Foundation is pleased to present: Kay A. Toomey, PhD, Pediatric Psychologist, teaching her internationally renowned intervention for problem feeders with Erin Ross, PhD, CCC-SLP! The Sequential Oral Sensory (S.O.S) Approach to Feeding is a family-centered, transdisciplinary program for assessing andContinue Reading

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