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Celebrate National School Lunch Week 2011 [INFOGRAPHIC]

National School Lunch Week (NSLW) 2011 began Monday, October 10 and runs through until today. It’s important that we help students understand where food comes from and the nutritional benefits that go along with th…
First day of school!

Cuddlebug and Bearhug are 5th graders now... Bitty is in 1st grade. When did they get so big?! -------------------- Have you started school yet?
Heroes and Soldiers

Thought I'd share some more of the boys' answers to their school worksheets, this time on the topic of heroes and soldiers. It seems appropriate for July 4 :). I have to say, I'm proud of my boys :).
Integration: Why We Need It

When I stop to think about it, Cameron really does have quite the support network now. My wife and I do our best but now he also has his teachers and therapists helping and then there’s also family and friends…
What a Long, Strange Week Its Been

Another week down. Halleluiah. Is it school-time yet? This last one has been particularly rough. The Little Stinker has a camp, the Big Girl has a job to be driven to and I'm going to physical therapy. There's als…
Extended Year of Services!

There's a bit of jubilation in the air. An email came in from the CSE Chair. My husband is copied on all correspondence and he said, "you're going to want to read this". I was enjoying lunch at the time. Thinking it wa…
My Autism Story

I was talking to a friend today and some things came to mind. Many people want to know why I fight with the school district and the State. I have earned quite a reputation as a crazy mom. There are many people that…
Asperger Syndrome and Depression

I'm finding it hard to think of a way to introduce this, because it's such an important topic to get right. How is Asperger Syndrome (or any other autistic spectrum disorder for that matter) possibly going to lead to…
mé féiner

Translation: A mé féiner is a selfish person, someone who only looks after their own interests and possibly to the detriment of others. I first heard of "mé féin" at a dinner out with a bunc…
Long Term Concerns & Wishes for Norrin

I spent the better part of my afternoon filling out a school application for Norrin. One application. Nine pages long. I took my time, printed as neatly as possible - even at the end, as my wrist began to ache. I need…