{"id":7783,"date":"2023-03-16T14:22:50","date_gmt":"2023-03-16T21:22:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/raisingspecialkids.net\/?p=7783"},"modified":"2023-11-09T09:21:37","modified_gmt":"2023-11-09T16:21:37","slug":"a-lifelong-relationship-with-raising-special-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/raisingspecialkids.net\/es\/2023\/03\/16\/a-lifelong-relationship-with-raising-special-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"A Lifelong Relationship With Raising Special Kids"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image alignright uagb-block-5fb7f7a9 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-right\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/raisingspecialkids.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/First-Day-of-School-2011-Ellen-Jack-Tom-1024x768.jpg ,https:\/\/raisingspecialkids.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/First-Day-of-School-2011-Ellen-Jack-Tom.jpg 780w, https:\/\/raisingspecialkids.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/First-Day-of-School-2011-Ellen-Jack-Tom.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/raisingspecialkids.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/First-Day-of-School-2011-Ellen-Jack-Tom-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"uag-image-8843\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>When the O\u2019Hare family first reached out to Raising Special Kids years ago, their son Jack was starting in the Arizona Early Intervention Program (AzEIP). With Jack not speaking yet and the pediatrician sharing her concerns, Ellen O\u2019Hare needed guidance and support. The Family Support team at Raising Special Kids provided help, direction and resources for her family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As he grew, Jack was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. \u201cWe leaned hard on RSK to help us find everything from doctors and therapists to special needs planning and transition services,\u201d Ellen shared. She loved attending Raising Special Kids workshops and gaining helpful information and strategies. She also learned how to work with Jack\u2019s school team to get appropriate services in place. Throughout his school years and into adulthood, Raising Special Kids has supported the O\u2019Hare family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because of this support, Ellen became one of our beloved parent leaders and she loves mentoring other families. \u201cIn our house, \u2018Pay it Forward\u2019 is not a catchphrase &#8211; it&#8217;s a lifestyle,\u201d Ellen added. \u201cWe are grateful for Raising Special Kids and the parent leaders who helped us. If our experience can help others, we are more than happy to share!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image alignleft uagb-block-04450a88 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-left\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/raisingspecialkids.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/OHare-family-scaled-e1680549801803-1024x575.jpeg ,https:\/\/raisingspecialkids.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/OHare-family-scaled-e1680549801803.jpeg 780w, https:\/\/raisingspecialkids.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/OHare-family-scaled-e1680549801803.jpeg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/raisingspecialkids.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/OHare-family-scaled-e1680549801803-1024x575.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"uag-image-7810\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Today Jack is a happy, thriving adult who studies Forensic Science at Arizona State University! He also enjoys chess, role-playing games and playing the drums. \u00abEven though our son is no longer a kid, Raising Special Kids is still our go-to resource for helpful referrals, services and workshops, especially the Quick Connect Facebook series,\u201d Ellen said. \u201cWe plan to have a lifelong relationship with RSK!\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00abEven though our son is no longer a kid, Raising Special Kids is still our go-to resource for helpful referrals, services and workshops, especially the Quick Connect Facebook series,\u201d Ellen said. \u201cWe plan to have a lifelong relationship with 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