Nayla Al Khaja shared one of her short films with us called Arabana, during TEDx Abu Dhabi. Please only watch the film knowing it is the story of abuse and neglect of a little girl and only if you are in the space and mind to watch such a movie. While watching … [Read more...] about A Poet’s thoughts about ARABANA a short film by Nayla Al Khaja at TEDx Abu Dhabi
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A Treasure Hunt into the Heart of Special Needs Children at the Royal Stables
What a magical morning I have just spent at the Royal Stable in Abu Dhabi with Children, Parents, Trees, Birds and Bees and Horses and even Angles with no wings. "These children are students with special needs from AIS and this event is organized by the moms 4sn. Students with … [Read more...] about A Treasure Hunt into the Heart of Special Needs Children at the Royal Stables
A Poem About Down Syndrome and Sultan
Sultan The name of someone grand I see a mother call her son He is one born with down syndrome But he will always be the king of the land for her Her love is not negotiable the syndrome of the child invisible Other related Poems: A Poem on … [Read more...] about A Poem About Down Syndrome and Sultan
A Poem Dedicated to the Parents of Special Needs Children and Mother Teresa
“I know God will not give me anything I can't handle. I just wish He didn't trust me so much." (Mother Teresa) I remember meeting a lady about 3 years ago while watching our daughters swim We shared a few niceties and then the question of how many children do … [Read more...] about A Poem Dedicated to the Parents of Special Needs Children and Mother Teresa
Horses and Special Needs Children
The Beauty of Friendship There are times when a beast can best hear a gentle heart beat There are times that special needs means only that a child needs to hold the rein of a horse and feel its power There are times when one can not explain the beauty of a friendship It … [Read more...] about Horses and Special Needs Children