A Life of Managed Chaos
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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 parents finding the paved [...]
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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 [...]
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An interesting thing….no matter how well you think someone understands the challenges your child faces, something so little happens that makes you realize, they understand nothing. They can not see past their own globe, can not consider what others may have to go through, they know not how people in general are different and have [...]
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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 [...]
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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 [...]
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“Alex is a kindergarten student at The Elementary School with a diagnosis of cerebral palsy. Alex’s parents reported that Alex is verbal, with about 60-70% intelligibility. Organizing his communication is still a struggle for him. Alex can get overwhelmed or over stimulated easily. In the classroom, Miss A described Alex as being easily distracted by [...]
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(Photo By: G-Na) There are many times I feel impassioned about Alex’s special needs. Many times I feel a ferocious roar in my throat, feel the hardening of my limbs as they unwillingly move into an unbending stance, preparing to pounce at any wrong word, any misspoken tone, any gesture clearly not thought out. Even [...]
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Determination, Observation, Happiness, Compassion, Kindness Determination in all he does shines through, If you watch it will be clear to you, That although some obstacles he works to overcome With a little of your help, this can be done. He loves to point out what you might miss; A plane, a goose, a butterfly’s kiss. [...]
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