About Michele Hollow

Michele C. Hollow writes about health with an emphasis on autism and mental health, pets, wildlife, and climate. Her byline has appeared in The New York Times, The Guardian, Medium, Parents, Folks, and other online publications. She's a member of the Association of Health Care Journalists. She also is a published author. You can follow her on Twitter @MicheleCHollow.

Education & Schools

We Should Encourage Special Needs Kids to Struggle, Fail, and Prevail

By Michele Hollow - 02/05/2020 - 8 minute read

Our special needs kids are capable of achieving. We should create expectations that encourage them to embrace struggle and overcome challenges.

Get Independent

Should You Teach Your Special Needs Child How to Handle a Knife, Turn on the Stove, and Perform Other Kitchen Duties?

By Michele Hollow - 01/16/2020 - 9 minute read

Do your special needs kids have kitchen skills? Learn how to support special needs in the kitchen to encourage independent kids.

Get Independent

Independence Should Be Part of Special Needs Parenting

By Michele Hollow - 12/23/2019 - 9 minute read

Learn how to encourage independence and give kids more freedom in special needs parenting.