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Autism

Reliving ‘That’ Moment on NBC’s “Parenthood”

by Mia on March 4, 2010 · 7 comments

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 [...]

Tagged as: Alex, Autism, cerebral palsy, grief, Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, SPD, Special Needs

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End the R-Word

by Mia on March 3, 2010 · 1 comment

in Blogosphere, Inspiration, Special Needs

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 [...]

Tagged as: Autism, cerebral palsy, Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, life, SPD, Special Needs

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FTF – “A Jaw Dropping Experience” By Marla Roth-Fisch

by Mia on February 2, 2010 · 7 comments

in Blogosphere, Femininity, Inspiration, Special Needs

Towards the end of summer in sunny Colorado, my entire family wanted to get one last outdoor swim in. My husband and I swam and played with the kids in the large pool, enjoying a game of keep away.
As my son jumped wildly with excitement to catch the water filled sponge ball, which almost careened [...]

Tagged as: Autism, cerebral palsy, date, First Things First, friendships, guest post, Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, life, medical, Motherhood, parenting, self-care, SPD, Special Needs, therapy

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First Things First – A Dedicated To Special Needs Parents

by Mia on February 2, 2010 · 0 comments

in Blogosphere, Inspiration, Special Needs

I am honored to be a part of a new writing series put together by Hartley Steiner, of Hartley’s Life With 3 Boys, for parents of special needs kiddos called “First Things First“.
Hartley says: “The series is dedicated to reminding parents that they need to take care of themselves. A renewal of our commitment to [...]

Tagged as: Articles, Autism, cerebral palsy, date, First Things First, friendships, guest post, Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, life, medical, Motherhood, parenting, SPD, Special Needs, therapy

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The Loss

by Mia on February 2, 2010 · 3 comments

in A Day in the Life, Endearments, Special Needs

Last week, I found myself literally standing before school administrators, tearing.
Driving into our designated handicap parking area, our meeting area for Alex and his para to meet, I was crying; he was crying. It was stifled as much as I could possibly manage. A few quick, deep breaths promised to keep it under control. The [...]

Tagged as: Alex, Autism, cerebral palsy, Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, life, Motherhood, School, Special Needs

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Speaking for Special Needs Kids ~ New Examiner Article

by Mia on January 26, 2010

in Special Needs

Special Needs Kids 101:
Who speaks for them in Douglas County Schools?
Click Here:

If the link doesn’t work, please let me know…
it’s title and link address are different.
If you want to be sure to read the right one…
PLEASE grab that feed!
Comment there and please, share!

Tagged as: Articles, Autism, cerebral palsy, Examiner, Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, School, SPD, Special Needs

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