About Holly Anderson

Holly Anderson is Editor for Special Needs Bliss and a contributor for Family Bliss. She is a freelance writer living in suburban Indianapolis, with her husband and three sons, ages 19, 12, and 7 - one with Asperger's and one with autism. She can also be found blogging about her faith, love, and daily pursuit of sanity at My (Un)Controlled Chaos. About our editors

Website: http://MyUnControlledChaos.blogspot.com

Posts by Holly Anderson

I Am Blissfully Domestic – Finally! Again! Maybe Tomorrow?
By Holly Anderson on November 10, 2009

I have been “domestically employed” (read: a stay-at-home parent) for 10 years now. For the first few years, I was completely enamored with it – since it was new and different, and I felt like I was thumbing my nose at my previous, {read more}

 

Dr. Frea’s IEP Meeting Preparation Tip Sheet
By Holly Anderson on September 18, 2009

As a special-needs parent, IEP (Individualized Education Plan) meetings are a part of your life once your child enters the school system. They can be stressful, easy, fast, in-depth, difficult or run-of-the-mill. But one thing is certain – you’ll {read more}

 

The Guilt (and Sting) of Special Needs Progress
By Holly Anderson on September 1, 2009

If you are a special needs parent, you are most likely the member of at least one in-real-life support group and one virtual/online support group or forum for whatever disability your child suffers from. These are amazing groups to be involved in because {read more}

 

Autism Service Dogs – Families Fight For the Right
By Holly Anderson on August 21, 2009

The phenomenon of training and using service dogs for people on the Autism Spectrum is a fairly new trend. The dogs can help with difficult transitions, keep their charges safe, and add a sense of comfort in otherwise unsettling environments. Many who {read more}

 

Back-To-School Transition Strategies For Children With Autism
By Holly Anderson on August 18, 2009

Back-to-school time can be an anxious, stressful time for any child. But for kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and their parents, it can become overwhelming very quickly. New schedules, new environments, strange teachers and classmates . . . {read more}

 

Dealing with Special Needs Back-To-School Issues
By Holly Anderson on August 12, 2009

We all know, as parents of special needs kids, that back-to-school time can be rough for everyone involved. New schedules, new people to deal with, re-inventing the wheel where your child’s particular issues are concerned. We are continuously trying {read more}

 

Dr. Frea’s Autism Spectrum Disorder Summer Tip Sheet
By Holly Anderson on July 29, 2009

photo by Milca Mulders Are we there yet? Restless kids. Stressed parents. Mid-summer can be the point where a lot of families hit a wall. You’ve done all there is to do. Twice. This is a common problem among any family with school-age children; {read more}

 

No Link Between Gut Issues and Autism?
By Holly Anderson on July 27, 2009

For years, various studies have shown the correlation between gut issues and autism spectrum disorders. However, recently the Journal of Pediatrics found no link between gastrointestinal issues and the signs and symptoms of autism. Visit msnbc.com for {read more}

 

Love Notes for Special Parents
By Holly Anderson on July 13, 2009

As special needs parents, regardless of our child’s issues, we all struggle with self-esteem, self-confidence, and emotional meltdowns of our own. Terry Mauro of About.com: Special Needs Children and Mothers With Attitude has beautifully written {read more}

 

What Is Your Identity . . . Today?
By Holly Anderson on July 10, 2009

As the stay-at-home wife and mother of three boys, I have several identities depending on what day it is: housekeeper, school volunteer, chef, nurse, etc. We all know this. Every mother knows and experiences this. But as the mother of two special needs {read more}

 

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