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Shawna Wingert

Motherhood, special needs, and the beauty of everyday messes.

Shawna Wingert is wife to a fun loving, makes her laugh all the time, stole her heart away husband. She is also momma to two uniquely challenged, wildly joyful little boys. She writes candidly about motherhood, special needs, and the beauty of everyday messes at www.nottheformerthings.com. Shawna has also published two books, Everyday Autism and Special Education at Home.

April 3, 2017

Seen and Unseen Disabilities (what I learned when my son used a wheelchair)
March 6, 2017

Blaming The Parents Of Children With Special Needs
September 25, 2016

Depression and Mothering a Child with Special Needs
September 26, 2016

My 10-Year-Old Can't Read

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August 23, 2016

When Your Child Isn't At Grade Level
August 14, 2016

Special Needs Motherhood Is Lonely Work
July 15, 2016

We Must Live The Anti-Bullying Lessons We Teach Our Children
June 14, 2016

Parents Gone Wild
December 6, 2017

Why I Write About My Son's Autism
December 6, 2017

When Your Child Isn't At Grade Level
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