In this edition, you'll meet three families with very special children.

Jimmy and Lori Withrow share their journey with son Pate, who was diagnosed with achondroplasia, a genetic bone growth disorder, shortly after he was born.

Stephanie and Travis Donald open up about life with twins with severe developmental delays.

Finally, we get to know Patty and Martin Booker, who serve as therapeutic foster parents to children with special needs.

We hope their stories offer inspiration and hope to those of you walking along this road.

You'll also find a helpful article on scheduling and making the most of a classroom observation, an article expressing the serious need for handicapp accessible playgrounds for children with special needs, and our comprehensive list of local resources for children with special needs.

As always, you'll find this information year-round in the digital version of the magazine on LittleRockFamily.com. 

Thank you for reading, and best of luck to you and your family in your journey.