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Special Needs Birthday Party Entertainment

Finding the right birthday entertainment for a child with special needs can feel overwhelming. You want them to feel included, celebrated, and surrounded by joy—not stressed or left out. That’s exactly why I offer special needs birthday party caricatures.

grace my daughter with down syndrome at a birthday party

Why I Understand This World So Well

I’m not just an entertainer—I’m also a mom. I have three special-needs kids myself:

  • One with Down syndrome
     

  • One with ADHD
     

  • One who is gifted and has OCD (yes—gifted is also a special need)
     

I also homeschool all my children, and before that my daughter was in special-needs programs all the way through high school. I built friendships with her teachers, many of whom are still my friends today. They encouraged me when I was scared to start homeschooling, and they showed me that it could be not only possible—but joyful.

On top of that, I have two nephews with autism (one with brain damage), so I’m very familiar with the wide range of challenges and strengths in the special-needs community.

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Why It Matters

Parents of kids with special needs know how painful social isolation can be. Every child deserves to feel like they belong and to celebrate milestones surrounded by love, fun, and friends.

That’s why I specialize in working with children with special needs. Your child will always be treated with kindness, patience, and respect.

the daughter of artist kathy buslett, named grace, who has down syndrome, posing with her caricature
a boy with down syndrome gets a caricature of himself with a cowboy body

What I Offer

At your child’s birthday party, I can:

  • Come to your home or venue
     

  • Draw your child, their siblings, and friends
     

  • Let each child pick cartoon bodies to be included in their caricature (no matter what the theme—SpongeBob, Dora, superheroes, princesses, anything!)
     

  • Adapt for any age or developmental stage (whether your child is 6 or 46 and still loves their childhood favorites, I will celebrate them with you—no judgment, only joy)

More Than Just Birthday Parties 🎉

While I love helping families celebrate birthdays, my work goes far beyond that.

I regularly entertain at:

  • Festivals
     

  • Fundraisers
     

  • School and community events
     

  • Church gatherings
     

  • Special needs centers and organizations
     

Just because an event is for the special-needs community doesn’t mean it can’t have amazing entertainment. In fact, that’s when it matters most.

With me, nothing makes me blink twice. Whether your guests are children, teens, or adults with special needs, I’ll meet them with patience, kindness, and fun. Everyone deserves to feel included and celebrated.

CRS wheelchair wash benefit

At the CRS wheelchair wash in 

mobile, AL I drew caricatures whilw my son Dan volunteered to wash wheelchairs

My Experience

I’ve drawn at countless special-needs events across South Alabama, including:

  • Buddy Walks
     

  • Autism Center in Daphne, AL
     

  • Mulhern Home in Mobile (working with profoundly disabled residents)

  • Easter Seals

  • and many others
     

I also once led a birthday party for a teenager with autism—he invited five friends (all autistic too). First, I gave them a fun mini-lesson on how to draw faces, then I created caricatures for each one. The mom was thrilled, and the kids lit up with pride.

Wherever your child is on their journey, you can trust me to create a safe, fun, and affirming party atmosphere.

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A Personal Note

I believe God made our kids exactly how they are on purpose. Their perseverance—the same “stubbornness” people sometimes talk about—isn’t a flaw. It’s what helps them navigate a world that isn’t always designed for them.

I’ve even written a children’s book with my daughter (who has Down syndrome) as the protagonist—because kids with special needs deserve to be the heroes of their own stories.

Let’s Celebrate Together

I’m based in South Alabama, but I do travel for events. If you’re looking for entertainment that is fun, affirming, and doubles as a keepsake your guests will never throw away—let’s talk about your child’s special day.

📧 kathybuskett@gmail.com

📞 251-215-5563

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 A Personal Project Close to My Heart

grqacie moo book illustration

I’m currently finishing a children’s book I wrote for my daughter, who has Down syndrome.

Unlike many “special needs books” that feel like sermons, this story makes the child with special needs the true hero. My daughter’s superpower is hugs and perseverance—qualities that help her overcome challenges with love and strength.

Once it’s fully colored, I’ll be sending it to a publisher.

💌 If you’d like a free advance copy to review—as a parent, teacher, or caregiver—I’d love your feedback. Just send me an email. THe more interest I can show a publisher, the more likely it is to get published.

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105 avon circle

Daphne, AL 36532

Party, Corporate and Wedding Caricature Artist serving Gulf Shores, Daphne, Fairhope, Mobile, Pensacola, Biloxi, New Orleans, The Gulf Coast - and beyond

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"I do my best to be a credit
to my Lord and Savior,
Jesus Christ, without whom
I am nothing."

- Kathy Buskett 
Christian Caricaturist &
Christian Entertainer

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