I am dismayed at how we chew each other up sometimes. I don’t think much good comes of it. I think our energies could be better spent trying to solve the mysteries and making things as good as possible for all of us.
Category Archives: Advocacy
Autism – Hate vs. Acceptance
There has been so much recent talk in the autism community about hate versus acceptance. As in, how can you hate autism and expect acceptance? And if you hate autism, are you at risk of projecting that hatred onto your child, who then comes to believe that you hate him because of his autism? I…
As They Grow…
I am the first to admit that March 7, 2007, was one of the toughest days of my life. I sat, holding the baby that only a week prior was declared “mine” in a court of law, while a neurologist told me my son had a diagnosis that changed his life forever. I felt numb….
Special Exposure Wednesday – Light It Up Blue
Since April 2nd was “Light It Up Blue“, this was our porch light: I think I’ll keep this for the rest of the month, 🙂 Share what you managed to capture this week. Please spread the comment love around. Thank you.
A Lesson in “Nurse”
***I’m re-posting today because, ironically, I am at a mandatory class for my license!*** I am a red-blooded American Registered Nurse. I earned the right to call myself a nurse when I passed the NCLEX (which is a fancy name for the worst test you will ever take in your entire life) and…
Special Exposure Wednesday – World Down Syndrome Day
Today is World Down Syndrome Day. Spread the word! Share what you managed to capture this week. Please spread the comment love around. Thank you. *photo source
Weddings (and other such events)
Tomorrow my brother is getting married. In a quiet, small gathering. On a boat. At Disney World. Now, while most people think this sounds romantic and lovely, I am a nervous wreck. My brother loves my son no matter what; however, if he decides to melt down or scream or narrate the entire event,…
My Three Cents
I didn’t feel like I was doing anything that extraordinary. I was doing what any good mom would do – trying my hardest to meet my children’s needs. There’s nothing here to pity or stand in awe of. It’s my child who is doing amazing things.
SPD Foundation Conference : International Symposium, Parent Workshop & Scientific Workgroup
This March 16th – 18th, the SPD Foundation is raising the bar of information available to parents, caregivers, therapists and physicians alike. It’s the 14th International Symposium & Parent Workshop – Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of Sensory Processing Disorder Scientific Workgroup. This event is a ‘must attend’ for anyone involved with Sensory Processing disorder as…