A Life of Managed Chaos
From the monthly archives:
The numbers for Autism can be as staggering as 1 in 91 children; the incidence higher for boys, 1 in 58. Most children diagnosed with autism, along with children without this diagnosis have Sensory Processing Disorder. In the United States, as any as 1 in 20 people are effected by Sensory Processing Disorder [...]
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I’m at a crossroads. So many things in play.
I began General Hysteria, really, for me. I began General Hysteria for any other special needs parents that felt alone; any parent, regardless of needs, that felt isolated, unsure. In my haste to share this proud endeavor, I let a little leak to those around me. I [...]
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Of course that is to be read as though I’m Singing, “I’m A Fairy Princess” with my arms held out wide, twirling around (and all that is to taken as a joke).
A week or so ago, Lisa from This Mommy Works gave me an award – or two. I was so excited and surprised since [...]
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I don’t know if you had the chance to watch Parenthood Tuesday night. If you haven’t you should search the net for the series premier.
I had tears in my eyes as the initial diagnosis of Aspergers comes out. The absolute fear of the unknown. The absolute fear and devastation of [...]
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You might be wondering why I’m supporting this day, this cause. Other than the obvious of how this is offensive to most everyone.
WelleveryoneexceptthatidiotontheFanFaceBookpagethatthoughtthiswasgoingtoo
farandtherwordisn’toffenseiveandwell’that’swhattheyare’sothat’swhatweshould
call’them’andarewegoingtoPCourselvestodeath…tooyoungtoevenundertandyetold
enoughtoknowheshouldjustkeephismouthshutandwhyareyouontheFanpageifyou’re
notafananyway.
*ahem*
I support this because no matter what the challenge, the diagnosis – no matter how far our children come, how much they achieve, they will hear this disgusting word aimed at them [...]
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In the continuation of First Things First, a new writing series put together by Hartley Steiner (of Hartley’s Life With 3 Boys) Chynna Laird of Lily Wolf Words has written a thoughtful piece on the importance of maintaining a cohesive, united and caring relationship with your spouse.
When a family has a child with tremendous needs, [...]
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