Chicago Special Parent Magazine 2008 - (Page 2) Inside A love story Grieving the baby you dreamed about, loving the one you have 18 Staff EDITORS Tamara L. O’Shaughnessy, Liz DeCarlo ASSOCIATE EDITOR Jennifer Gilbert ASSISTANT EDITOR Kate Pancero ART DIRECTOR Rebecca Lomax COPY EDITOR Allison Markowitz EDITORIAL DESIGNERS Hollie Benedik, Mark Tatara, Bethany Vogelsberg PHOTO EDITOR Frank Pinc PHOTOGRAPHER Josh Hawkins ONLINE EDITOR Sandi Pedersen MANAGER OF INTERNET AND TECHNOLOGY Graham Johnston ADVERTISING AND MARKETING DIRECTOR Nancy Schankerman DISPLAY AD SALES Walter Burden, Dawn Engelhardt, Erika Goodman, Kimberly Kutnick, Lourdes Nicholls, Karen Skinner SALES ASSISTANTS Nancy Luepke, Leisa Marthaler CLASSIFIED AD SALES Matthew Katzfey, Bronwyn Wright SALES AND MARKETING ASSISTANT Kristin Brcak AD PRODUCTION MANAGER Philip Soell AD DESIGN MANAGER Andrew Mead AD DESIGN Stephanie Ansel, Robert Dicke, Veronique Giraud, Cassandra Schmutz CIRCULATION MANAGER Kathy Hansen DISTRIBUTION COORDINATORS Anthony Buonomo, Mike Grosso CIRCULATION ASSOCIATE Mike Braam CREDIT MANAGER Debbie Zari BOOKKEEPER Cindy Wood PUBLISHER Dan Haley VP/OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Andrew Johnston COMPTROLLER Ed Panschar Keeping the whole family well Help for kids with a sibling with special needs 21 25 What do I do? Navigating the maze of traditional and nontraditional treatments IN OUR SHOES On the cover Sam Matusik and his dad, Frank, of Naperville. Below, Sam is with his brothers Steven and Joey. Photo by Josh Hawkins Design by Rebecca Lomax 6 Boy proves there are many different types of normal; toys for kids who need extra help; places to go; local dad opens sound therapy center; take care of yourself tips; going to the dentist; and wife of Notre Dame coach shares her story. 15 Of mothers and mission control When special needs require reinvention 61 God’s special child A mother’s view of her son with autism 62 Our kids Gallery of reader-submitted photos RESOURCES 30 You are not alone; Illinois requires access to special recreation; prepping for IEP reviews; signs of learning difficulties; tips for transition to adulthood; talking to your child about their disabilities. Contact PHONE (708) 386-5555 FAX (708) 524-0447 EDITORIAL chiparent@chicagoparent.com DISPLAY ADS advertising@chicagoparent.com CLASSIFIED ADS classified@chicagoparent.com CIRCULATION circulation@wjinc.com WEB SITE ChicagoParent.com Our offices are at 141 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park, Illinois 60302. Office hours for all departments are 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. © 2008 Wednesday Journal, Inc. All rights reserved. INSPIRATIONS 68 Meet Amy Liss who inspires others to succeed 2 | Specıal Parent 2008 CHICAGO | ChicagoParent.com http://ChicagoParent.com http://ChicagoParent.com
Table of Contents Feed for the Digital Edition of Chicago Special Parent Magazine 2008 Chicago Special Parent Magazine 2008 Contents In Our Shoes Of Mothers and Mission Control A Love Story Keeping the Whole Family Well What Do I Do? Resources God's Special Child Our Kids Inspirations Chicago Special Parent Magazine 2008 Chicago Special Parent Magazine 2008 - (Page Intro) Chicago Special Parent Magazine 2008 - Chicago Special Parent Magazine 2008 (Page Cover1) Chicago Special Parent Magazine 2008 - Chicago Special Parent Magazine 2008 (Page Cover2) Chicago Special Parent Magazine 2008 - Chicago Special Parent Magazine 2008 (Page 1) Chicago Special Parent Magazine 2008 - Contents (Page 2) Chicago Special Parent Magazine 2008 - Contents (Page 3) Chicago Special Parent Magazine 2008 - Contents (Page 4) Chicago Special Parent Magazine 2008 - Contents (Page 5) Chicago Special Parent Magazine 2008 - In Our Shoes (Page 6) Chicago Special Parent Magazine 2008 - In Our Shoes (Page 7) Chicago Special Parent Magazine 2008 - In Our Shoes (Page 8) Chicago Special Parent Magazine 2008 - In Our Shoes (Page 9) Chicago Special Parent Magazine 2008 - In Our Shoes (Page 10) Chicago Special Parent Magazine 2008 - In Our Shoes (Page 11) Chicago Special Parent Magazine 2008 - In Our Shoes (Page 12) Chicago Special Parent Magazine 2008 - In Our Shoes (Page 13) Chicago Special Parent Magazine 2008 - In Our Shoes (Page 14) Chicago Special Parent Magazine 2008 - Of Mothers and Mission Control (Page 15) Chicago Special Parent Magazine 2008 - A Love Story (Page 16) Chicago Special Parent Magazine 2008 - A Love Story (Page 17) Chicago Special Parent Magazine 2008 - A Love Story (Page 18) Chicago Special Parent Magazine 2008 - A Love Story (Page 19) Chicago Special Parent Magazine 2008 - A Love Story (Page 20) Chicago Special Parent Magazine 2008 - Keeping the Whole Family Well (Page 21) Chicago Special Parent Magazine 2008 - Keeping the Whole Family Well (Page 22) Chicago Special Parent Magazine 2008 - Keeping the Whole Family Well (Page 23) Chicago Special Parent Magazine 2008 - Keeping the Whole Family Well (Page 24) Chicago Special Parent Magazine 2008 - What Do I Do? (Page 25) Chicago Special Parent Magazine 2008 - What Do I Do? (Page 26) Chicago Special Parent Magazine 2008 - What Do I Do? (Page 27) Chicago Special Parent Magazine 2008 - What Do I Do? (Page 28) Chicago Special Parent Magazine 2008 - What Do I Do? (Page 29) Chicago Special Parent Magazine 2008 - Resources (Page 30) Chicago Special Parent Magazine 2008 - Resources (Page 31) Chicago Special Parent Magazine 2008 - Resources (Page 32) Chicago Special Parent Magazine 2008 - Resources (Page 33) Chicago Special Parent Magazine 2008 - Resources (Page 34) Chicago Special Parent Magazine 2008 - Resources (Page 35) Chicago Special Parent Magazine 2008 - Resources (Page 36) Chicago Special Parent Magazine 2008 - Resources (Page 37) Chicago Special Parent Magazine 2008 - Resources (Page 38) Chicago Special Parent Magazine 2008 - Resources (Page 39) Chicago Special Parent Magazine 2008 - Resources (Page 40) Chicago Special Parent Magazine 2008 - Resources (Page 41) Chicago Special Parent Magazine 2008 - Resources (Page 42) Chicago Special Parent Magazine 2008 - Resources (Page 43) Chicago Special Parent Magazine 2008 - Resources (Page 44) Chicago Special Parent Magazine 2008 - Resources (Page 45) Chicago Special Parent Magazine 2008 - Resources (Page 46) Chicago Special Parent Magazine 2008 - Resources (Page 47) Chicago Special Parent Magazine 2008 - Resources (Page 48) Chicago Special Parent Magazine 2008 - Resources (Page 49) Chicago Special Parent Magazine 2008 - Resources (Page 50) Chicago Special Parent Magazine 2008 - Resources (Page 51) Chicago Special Parent Magazine 2008 - Resources (Page 52) Chicago Special Parent Magazine 2008 - Resources (Page 53) Chicago Special Parent Magazine 2008 - Resources (Page 54) Chicago Special Parent Magazine 2008 - Resources (Page 55) Chicago Special Parent Magazine 2008 - Resources (Page 56) Chicago Special Parent Magazine 2008 - Resources (Page 57) Chicago Special Parent Magazine 2008 - Resources (Page 58) Chicago Special Parent Magazine 2008 - Resources (Page 59) Chicago Special Parent Magazine 2008 - Resources (Page 60) Chicago Special Parent Magazine 2008 - God's Special Child (Page 61) Chicago Special Parent Magazine 2008 - Our Kids (Page 62) Chicago Special Parent Magazine 2008 - Our Kids (Page 63) Chicago Special Parent Magazine 2008 - Our Kids (Page 64) Chicago Special Parent Magazine 2008 - Our Kids (Page 65) Chicago Special Parent Magazine 2008 - Our Kids (Page 66) Chicago Special Parent Magazine 2008 - Our Kids (Page 67) Chicago Special Parent Magazine 2008 - Inspirations (Page 68) Chicago Special Parent Magazine 2008 - Inspirations (Page Cover3) Chicago Special Parent Magazine 2008 - Inspirations (Page Cover4)
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