Amber Bobnar

Originally from Hawaii, Amber and her family moved to Massachusetts to be closer to Boston Children’s Hospital where her son, Ivan, now receives medical care.

 

She has a Master’s degree in English from Tufts University and spends most of her “free time” writing about being a parent of a disabled child on WonderBaby.org. But really most of her time is spent caring for and playing with her son.

two friends at the cafe

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I’m tired of being “the special needs mom”

Are you the parent of a special needs child? Do your friends also have kids with disabilities and that's all you ever talk about? Maybe it's time for a change!

a prototype of the learning blanket with six panels

Fine and Gross Motor, Sensory Activities

The Learning Blanket: Tactile Activity Blankets & Pillows for Visually Impaired Kids

The Learning Blanket creates interactive blankets and pillows for kids who are blind, each containing visual, sensory, tactile and educational activities.

In Celebration of Grandparenting

Giveaways

Grandparenting Book Giveaway!

In Celebration of Grandparenting explains the best ways to interact with children with little or no vision and gives ideas for toys and games you can play.

Grandchildren's Delight by Daria

Giveaways

Grandchildren’s Music Giveaway!

If you want to know how to sing traditional tunes, then you'll want to enter our contest to win a copy of Daria's CD, Grandchildren's Delight.

a mother who is sad

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They told me feeling sad made me a bad mother

By admitting that my child's disabilities make me sad, I am saying that my child's existence brings me grief. By writing this in a public space, I am telling the...

four accessible summer giveaways for kids who are blind

Giveaways

Four Accessible Summer Giveaways

Wouldn't this be a good time to find a cool new print/braille book, an accessible tactile puzzle or new kids' music to keep things light and happy in your home...

Braille and Literacy

Snizzly Snouts: A Unique Print/Braille Book

An exceptional inclusive print/braille book for sighted and blind kids to read with their ears, to look at with their fingers, to feel with their eyes.

boy in his wheelchair

Research Studies

Assessing Visual Abilities in Children with Cerebral Palsy

Is it important to take vision into account when assessing the needs of children with cerebral palsy? You can help make that happen!

Eye Conditions and Syndromes

How Can I Get My Son To Keep His Glasses On?

A question for our parent community: I need proven techniques used to get a two year old to wear his new glasses. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated!

EDA PLAY ELIS

iPad Apps and Accessibility

EDA PLAY ELIS App Review

EDA PLAY ELIS is an iPad app designed for young children who have low vision or CVI and who are learning how to use their vision.

sensory bottles

Visual Impairment

Positive Eye: Training and resources for practitioners working with children with vision impairment

Positive Eye was established five years ago to offer a consultancy and training service to professionals and parents on meeting the educational needs of children and young people with visual...

Water Bottle Peg Board

Fine and Gross Motor

Recycling OT Videos

Barbara Smith shares videos with ideas for making interesting games and toys out of basic materials that will encourage fine motor skills.