Parents of special needs children are heroes. I’ve been able to work with many families of children with special needs and I’m always amazed by the strength, patience, and care these families show to their little one. Everyone needs encouragement and inspiration at times. Here are some great quotes to rejuvenate yourself again as you continue to deeply love your little one every day!
- “Some of the most wonderful people are the ones who don’t fit into boxes.”-Tori Amos.
- “All kids need is a little help, a little hope, and someone who believes in them.”—Magic Johnson.
- “Showing gratitude is one of simplest yet most powerful things humans can do for each other.”– Randy Pausch.
- “The way we talk to our children becomes their inner voice.”– Peggy O’Mara.
- “I am different. Not less.”– Tempe Grandin.
- “Hope is putting faith to work when doubting would be easier.”– Thomas S. Monson.
- It’s not what you do for your children but what you have taught them to do for themselves that will make them successful human beings.”– Anna Landers.
- Every child has a different learning style and pace. Each child is unique, not only capable of learning but also capable of succeeding.”– Robert John Meehan.
- Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference.”– Winston Churchill.
- “You were not made to be perfect. You were made to be authentic. Embrace your real life and find joy in it.” -Angie Kaffman.
- Knowledge of what is possible is the beginning of happiness -George Santayana
- Change happens in increments -Mel Robbins
- Acceptance doesn’t mean resignation. It means understanding that something is what it is and there’s going to be a way through it. -Michael J. Fox
- Most people see what is and never see what can be. -Albert Einstein
- It’s about progress, not perfection. -Melissa Cote
- I think a hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles.” -Christopher Reeve
- Disability is a matter of perception. If you can do just one thing well, you’re needed by someone.” -Martina Navratilova
- You’re lucky enough to be different, never change”-Taylor Swift
- “Parents of children with special needs create their own world of happiness and believe in things that others cannot yet see.” -Unknown
- “Acceptance doesn’t mean resignation. It means understanding that something is what it is and there’s going to be a way through it.” -Michael J. Fox
- “Hang on tight and get ready for the wildest, saddest, happiest, most challenging and most rewarding ride of your life!” -Sylvia Phillips
- “The central struggle of parenthood is to let our hopes for our children outweigh our fears.” -Ellen Goodman
- “I have a child with special needs. I didn’t know if I would be strong enough. Turns out I am. And so are you.” -Lisa Thornbury
- “It shouldn’t matter how slowly a child learns. What matters is that we encourage them to never stop trying.” -Robert John Meehan
- “There is no such thing as a “bad kid” – just angry, hurt, tired, scared, confused, impulsive ones expressing their feelings & needs the only way they know how. We owe it to every single one of them to always remember that.” -Jessica Stephens
- “I think having a child with disabilities teaches you a level of love, patience, protection, compassion and understanding you didn’t even know existed.” -Unknown
- “Embrace the unique way your child is blooming – even if it’s not in the garden you imagined.” -Jenn Soehnlin
- “There are no bad children. There are bad choices. There are bad moments. There are bad days. There are bad situations. But there are no bad children. Period.” L.R Knost
- “When little people are overwhelmed by big emotions, it’s our job to share our calm, not join their chaos.” -L.R Knost
- “There is no greater disability in society than the inability to see a person as more.” -Robert M. Hensel
- “My ability is stronger than my disability.” -Theresa Sheridan
- “When you have a disability, knowing you are not defined by it is the sweetest feeling.” -Anne Strike
- “The world worries about disability more than disabled people do.” -Warwick Davis
- “The only disability in life is a bad attitude.” -Scott Hamilton
- “Children are likely to live up to what you believe of them.” -Lady Bird Johson
- “Some of the most wonderful people are the ones who don’t fit into boxes.” -Tori Amos
- “Every student can learn, just not on the same day, or in the same way.” -George Evans
- “Surround yourself with those who believe in you. Your life is too important for anything less.” -Steve Goodier
- “Those who know do, those that understand, teach.” -Aristotle
- “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” –Philippians 4:13
- “I can’t change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination.” –Jimmy Dean
- “I have had this desire my whole life to prove people wrong, to show them I could do things they didn’t think I could do.” –David A. Paterson
- “My disability has opened my eyes to see my true abilities.” –Robert M. Hensel
- “Once we accept our limits, we go beyond them.” –Albert Einstein
- “Limitations only go so far.” –Robert M. Hensel
- “I know that there’ll be a continuation of making the world more accessible for people with disabilities.” –Stevie Wonder
- “To sit there and tell anybody they can’t do something because of a disability, I think that’s ridiculous.” –Pat McDonald
- “Keep your face to the Sunshine and you will not see the Shadows.” – Helen Keller
- “Once you choose hope, anything’s possible.” –Christopher Reeve
- “Disability is not a brave struggle or courage in the face of adversity. Disability is an art. It’s an ingenious way to live.” – Neil Marcus