SharonKingWorldWide January Newsletter - Prosperity. Purpose. Advocacy.

To My Beautiful Special Needs Community,

Welcome to 2026. January represents new beginnings, renewed faith, and intentional growth. This year, we step forward with prosperity not just financially, but emotionally, mentally, spiritually, and within our families. Prosperity means access, support, confidence, advocacy, and believing that our children deserve every opportunity to thrive. As we begin this year, I encourage you to move with purpose, give yourself grace, and celebrate progress no matter how small. Your journey matters, your voice is powerful, and your consistency will continue to open doors.

January Special Needs Awareness

January is a month of visibility, education, and advocacy for many communities, including:

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

• ADHD / ADD• Down Syndrome

• Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities

• Sensory Processing Disorder

• Speech & Language Disorders

• Learning Disabilities (Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia)

• Emotional & Behavioral Disorders

• Mental Health Awareness (Children & Youth)

• Cerebral Palsy

• Epilepsy

• Anxiety Disorders in Children

• Trauma-Informed Care Awareness

January is a powerful reminder that awareness must turn into action advocacy, education, patience, and protection.

Intentional Focus for January

• Set realistic goals for your child and your household

• Review IEPs, 504 Plans, and support services

• Prioritize mental health and emotional safety

• Speak life over yourself and your child daily

• Build community do not isolate

Helpful Resources for Families & Advocates

• Understood.org – Learning and attention support for parents

• CHADD.org – ADHD education and advocacy

• AutismSpeaks.org – Autism resources and toolkits

• Wrightslaw.com – Special education law and IEP advocacy

• ParentCenterHub.org – Parent training and information centers

• CDC – Developmental Milestones – Early identification support

• NAMI.org – Mental health resources for children and families

Closing Thoughts:

As we move into this year, remember: you are not behind, you are not failing, and you are not alone. You are doing sacred work. 

SharonKingWorldWide remains committed to uplifting, educating, and empowering families and children with special needs because our children deserve visibility, respect, and a future filled with possibility.

With Love, Gratitude and Appreciation,

Sharon Mae King

Founder & CEO, SharonKingWorldWide