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 [...]
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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 to [...]
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The behaviorist ran. The psychiatrist is no longer allowed access to our checkbook.
The neurologist maintains the meds for us; the pediatrician cares, is a resource; the developmental pathways caseworker has assisted us on additional paperwork for our second wait list for Medicaid resources; the school staff is invaluable; the physical therapist is on hold while [...]
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It has taken us 6 years, but we are finally narrowing down our list of those who are important to us, to Alex, to his Circle of Care.
We are very fortunate to live in Douglas County, Colorado. My husband continues to make a long commute every workday to keep us here. We had such positive [...]
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It was her third visit. She was observing. Trying to help us determine triggers; trying to help us help our son.
She stayed a little longer than the hour she was set for. She did this on her own. She was very nice. When it was time to go, we were [...]
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