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Special Needs Mama

Retired Columns

From “Life in the Sandwich” to “Special Needs Mama” to “Zen and the Art of Child Maintenance”—they’re all here for you to explore.

“Saying Goodbye”

Even the most anticipated ending can leave us lost, confused. Imagine an ending that comes without warning or preparation, one that is shocking, sudden and unexpected. When my husband and…

Special Needs Mama | September 2008 | By Vicki Forman


Evan David Kamida, July 30, 2000 – July 24, 2008

All of us at Literary Mama are so stunned and saddened to learn of the death of columnist Vicki Forman’s son, Evan. Most of us never met Evan, but we…

Special Needs Mama | July 2008 | By Vicki Forman


Mothers Like Us: Contemplating My Tribe

As my son’s disabilities became obviously permanent, I began to discover new mothers, and a new tribe: my friend Holly, whom I met in the hospital and whose daughter is…

Special Needs Mama | July 2008 | By Vicki Forman


The IEP, or “Inadequacies Effectively Presented”

Each year in early June, as my daughter eagerly awaits the end of the school year, with all its parties and victories, and makes plans for summer and friends, I…

Special Needs Mama | June 2008 | By Vicki Forman


Special Needs Action Hero

Like any action hero, however, when the costume comes off and I emerge from the phone booth wearing just my civilian clothes, I’m imperfect, indecisive, and often downright wimpy. The…

Special Needs Mama | May 2008 | By Vicki Forman


We’re With The Band

Even before my son was born, music was always part of our lives. But having Evan, a blind child whose communication opportunities are limited, has brought music into our lives…

Special Needs Mama | April 2008 | By Vicki Forman


Money Matters

“Medical…medical…medical.” So went the refrain as I categorized transactions from my checking and credit card accounts in preparation for the tax man this week. Prescription drugs (medical); doctor’s visits (medical);…

Special Needs Mama | March 2008 | By Vicki Forman


Moving On

In the world of special needs, when one is in the midst of grief — by way of illness or diagnosis — there is no predicting the moment where it…

Special Needs Mama | March 2008 | By Vicki Forman


Taking Care

Because of all the caretaking I do, over the years I have also had to learn the art of taking care of myself. It wasn’t easy at first, listening to…

Special Needs Mama | February 2008 | By Vicki Forman


Names for Things

In the world of special needs, the language we use to describe our children comes loaded with meaning. I’ve resisted the mental retardation label for Evan because at its heart…

Special Needs Mama | January 2008 | By Vicki Forman


Holidays

Each year, the holidays remind me of what I already know: it’s hard to celebrate, to watch typical kids grow up, while my son remains stalled, progressing (so very slowly),…

Special Needs Mama | December 2007 | By Vicki Forman


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