Ability Station

by Matt & Steph of Ability Station.

All you need to do is read the first line of "Tale of Two Cities" to know that [Charles Dickens] was talking about a child with a disability - "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times." Now, I say that as I'm lying in bed, exhausted after spending half the night cleaning up a gallon of cooking oil that my son just emptied in our pantry. You love them so much, but sometimes you just don't want them around.

It's difficult to really, truly understand what it takes to raise a special needs child until you've been down that road. As we've walked that road with our son Charlie, we've received amazing support and help from others who've been there, and in turn, we've committed to help those who will come after us.

Charlie

As we've battled, politicked, and struggled to help our son, we've learned that not all is as it should be. It seems backwards that it was harder for a family, like us, who already had more than their share of challenges, to find specialized toys and products for their special needs child than for any other child. It should be easier, right?

There's just a one letter difference between Autistic and Artistic.

We're passionate about trying to make the road easier and better for those who will follow. The road we walk is difficult indeed, and if we can make the journey a little bit easier, then we'll have accomplished our goal.


At Ability Station, we believe in the philosophy that every child has untapped potential that can and should be explored. Regardless of the situation, we will never put limitations on your child's ability. Our dedicated professional staff is devoted to helping you at every stage of your child's development.

Every product that Ability Station carries is hand picked by professionals in the child development therapy field. Chosen specifically for their ability-enhancing and thought provoking features, you can relax by knowing that your child's play time is also a learning time-don't worry, we won't tell them if you won't.