In this episode, Jeniece Stewart, founder of Special Needs Siblings, returns to the show to speak about her experiences as a black woman raising 6 children, including a teenage son with epilepsy and autism. A massive thank you to Jeniece for coming on the show. You can find her at: IG: @jeniecestewart / @special_needs_siblings www.specialneedssiblings.com You can find Mary Susan at www.marysusanmcconnell.com IG: @marysusanmcconnell Needing something NEW during quarantine?  Today’s sponsor is StickTogether Products and they have the perfect inclusive art project for this time spent in the house. Use the code Mama Bear at checkout to receive 15% off all orders / all products through June 30, 2020.  OR use this link and the discount will automatically be applied. Stick Together mosaic sticker puzzles are a phenomenal group activity for everyone. There are endless ways to promote inclusion through this product, including sibling play, libraries, classrooms, therapy waiting rooms, group homes, and social events. This can also be a wonderful tool for art therapists. By placing a colored sticker to a coded spot on a poster, groups can slowly create a beautiful masterpiece. Hide the cover and let the end picture be a surprise! Perfect for quarantine right now! A family project that doesn’t require leaving the home. Let’s All Stick Together! #WeStickTogether Find Stick Together at www.letsticktogether.com (notice that’s one “s”) or click the link above to be taken to the shop with your listener discount code of 15% off already applied. Additional StickTogether Facts: Not toxic if accidentally ingested- it’s ok! Made in the USA 5% extra stickers are included in case you lose some or spill something on them The image/Product is very forgiving..it’s ok not to be inside the lines or straight! Start from bottom up….to align pieces… but not required…. Don’t restick very well so don’t try to lift and move it You can roll it up or post on a board and take it anywhere (parks or the porch or the beach!) This is  for young and old, for the whole family…all ages… get you in zen mode…. Focused If you have trouble with attention set a timer to work on it every day for more and more time. The excitement about the mystery picture often enhances attention span as well. Fine motor tips: practicing with a larger copy of the letter and a bigger sticker… then move to the poster with an isolated letter available  Helps with eye hand coordination! It requires very little supervision after the initial instructions- keeps kids busy! Image can be completed in about 2.5 hours with multiple participants or over a few days.   Additional links you may want to check out: Let's Make a Sticker Puzzle- Social Story StickTogether Inclusive Birthday Guide   Mary Susan is loving her StickTogether puzzle and you can see it come together on her instagram @marysusanmcconnell !