Parenting a child with a disability, mental health diagnosis, or chronic illness can be challenging. It often falls to the caregiver to adapt activities, manage their child’s behavior, and navigate social norms. When you’re managing your own health conditions at the same time, it’s easy to end up with a flare, exhaust yourself – or come to the realization that it’s just not worth it. When my own child was younger, I was eager to take her to library story times. I grew up an avid reader and couldn’t wait to share this love with her. We joined her first…
Author: Karla Fitch
Karla Fitch
Karla is a parent, a licensed social worker, and a disability advocate from Ohio. As a parent with chronic illness who had few resources for herself - let alone to raise her disabled child - Karla has dedicated her life to helping other families like her own. When she's not off hunting resources for other families, Karla spends her time promoting inclusion and educating others about ableism.