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   We celebrated her fourth birthday in October; the year hasn’t been without its challenges. You see, my daughter at four has speech delay, she also has scoliosis. The usual challenges of parenting are compounded for parents and primary caregivers of children with special needs. Some of the many challenges include learning about the disability; researching, locating and accessing effective treatments and resources; Coping with the emotional and physical demands of caring for an individual with a disability; Getting to the innumerable appointments with medical providers, therapists, advocates,  and school personnel; Advocating for appropriate school interventions, accommodations, and/or placements; Paying for the many treatments and interventions not covered by health insurance or the school system There is also Stress that comes with this;  the burden of stress is big for parents of those with special needs.  Finances are often a source of stress. As a parent o...