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Family Interrupted
Life keeps moving along. There have been a lot of changes with us since I actually blogged on a personal note. If I were to write everything down it would take way too long so here are some happenings in a nutshel… -
Letter to Teachers
The following is a form letter that I tweak at the beginning of every school year to give to our kid's new teachers. This one is Hunter's. It may help anyone who is looking to do the same. :) -
GFCF Cooking Together: It Can Be Fun and Educational!
Reprinted with permission from a 2011 column on “GFCF Cooking Together with Kids” offered by the Autism Asperger’s Digest magazine. This selection is featured in the July/August 2011 issue. Find… -
"Differences"
I don't know where I found this, but I really liked it and wanted to share... You have hobbies--I have peculiar special interests. You need time to yourself--I am being anti-social. You move on to better things--I… -
Work Paying Off
Last night dear hubby and I attended Hunter's performance at ISU's Performing Arts Center. Hunter auditioned and was accepted last September to be a part of ISU's Children's Choir. He loves to sing, but he does not… -
How can you tell if they're having a seizure?
I went to wake Ryder up to get ready for church this morning but his eyes kept fluttering open and then rolling back up into his head. He couldn't stay awake. I realized this was a seizure so I thought I'd get the camera… -
Book Review: MY FRIEND WITH AUTISM -written by Beverly Bishop
In this kid-friendly picture book, a young narrator explains how his friend with autism is different from other kids, while also pointing out his many strengths. This is a great book for teachers, families, therapists,… -
Valentines Day Tips and Ideas
Below are some great ideas for Valentine's Day and other holiday gift giving ideas. It is always a stressor in our house-trying to find a gift that is just the right fit, that fits the budget, too. Enjoy! -
"Move on, there's no room here"
In some respects I can understand how Mary and Joseph felt as they were turned away in Bethlehem; after knocking on every door only to be told, "Move on, there's no room here". Mary was laboring and heavy with…
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- About Me: I am a former nurse-turned mom. I morphed into a bunch of other things as moms do when Autism enters your life. I have four children with the following diagnosis: M: Girl age 15, anxiety. H: Boy age 11, PDD-NOS, ADHD, Anxiety, and Seizure Disorder M: Boy age 10, mild PDD-NOS, Verbal Learning Disorder, ADHD- inattentive type R: Boy age 7, Autism, non-verbal, Seizure Disorder and chronic GI pain. Husband: Diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome in his 35th year of life, around the same time the rest of the kids were diagnosed. Sounds like a mess doesn't? Sit a spell, if you'd like. We're not contagious.
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