The Safety Sleeper® Blog

Mar 26, 2021

Travel Resources for All-Needs Families

There was a time years ago, before The Safety Sleeper®, that I had two disheartening beliefs: that I would never again sleep through the night and that I would never again travel away from home. We had recently learned of Abram’s diagnosis on the autism spectrum, and we were searching desperately for a solution to keep him safe at night from wandering. I felt like a prisoner in my own home, fearing we couldn’t ensure Abram’s safety even at home, much less in new surroundings if we dared to travel.

Mar 26, 2021

4 Cool Gadgets to Ease Traveling with Your Special Needs Child

Safety is always on our mind at Abram’s Nation. Plans for spring break and summer trips are beginning this time of year, and your special needs child may have some unique needs during travel.

Here are a couple of really cool gadgets that may suit you and your child’s travel needs.

Mar 26, 2021

Supporting Siblings of Disabled or Medically Complex Children

Tags: Special Needs Parenting

When we discuss children who are diagnosed with medically complex conditions, we often reflect on and consider the effect it has on the child’s parents’ lives. But parents are not the only ones whose lives are irrevocably altered by a complex diagnosis or disability. Siblings in these situations often feel an acute sense of stress and confusion. They may even feel like they aren’t getting the attention they crave, or experience guilt, asking themselves, “Why not me?”

Mar 24, 2021

To Grandmother's House We Go: Traveling for the Holidays with Special Needs

Prior to the Covid-19 Pandemic, almost one third of Americans traveled for the holidays, many of them to visit family. These trips can seem a little daunting for special needs families, but it can be done.

Here are some tips to help make your holiday travels easier.