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Kevin is the father of 3 and in the computer business. His My Spelling Sucks is about his experiences as a dyslexic, ADD dad of a daughter with CP. He recently began the DADvocate project to redefine the image of “Dad” as portrayed in modern media. Kevin is also one of the founding board member of Let's Cure CP an organization dedicated to funding research that is looking to cure Cerebral Palsy.

I Hate Labels

Written on January 6, 2011 by Kevin

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When our children have difficulties in school, learning or another issue which makes us suspect that there is something “wrong” we don’t many options to get a diagnosis without sending our children through testing. I know I’ve mentioned this before but in case you are a first time reader, I’m an adult who has ADD…

in Cerebral Palsy, Dyslexia

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A Coward?

Written on December 30, 2010 by Kevin

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I recently spoke about Let’s Cure CP, here on a post. I’m going to do my best not to write too many posts about the organization but it’s highly likely I’ll write one from time to time. This post is related because I need to ask a question of this community. I believe what we…

in Advocacy, Cerebral Palsy, Day In And Day Out

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How do you know?

Written on December 23, 2010 by Kevin

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How do you know what typical development is? Even though my daughter has Cerebral Palsy which is not necessarily behavioral she still exhibits some behavioral issues. She has trouble adjusting to change and can and does completely loose it when things change on her unexpectedly. That said she is seven years old and lost of…

in Behavior Modification, Cerebral Palsy, Dyslexia

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Let’s Cure CP

Written on December 16, 2010 by Kevin

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I’m excited to write this post about a Non-Profit I’m on the board of. The organization is called Let’s Cure CP and we are focused on funding research related to curing Cerebral Palsy. There is no cure for CP today and there is little research being done to look for a cure because there are…

in Day In And Day Out

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Happy Thanksgiving

Written on November 25, 2010 by Kevin

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Hello, I created a short video just to say thank you for visiting and being a friend. I hope you have had a wonderful year and are able to count the blessings today. I know many folks have had difficulties over this past year and I hope you are still able to find your blessings…

in Family Life, Holidays

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Special Needs Special Abilities

Written on November 18, 2010 by Kevin

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Lots of folks have disabilities. I have dyslexia and am ADD. I have a lack of ability to gain some skills the way typical people gain skills. My daughter has CP she too has the lack of ability to gain skills the way other typical people gain skills. Neither my daughter nor I have a…

in Cerebral Palsy, Day In And Day Out, Dealing With Public Perceptions

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Bedtime And Goals

Written on November 11, 2010 by Kevin

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Hi, my name is Kevin and I’m new here. It looks like I’m currently the only father blogger here so you might find some different ideas coming from me. My oldest daughter has Cerebral Palsy. It would be considered minor to moderate. She currently walks with braces and she had an SDR selective dorsal rhizotomy…

in Cerebral Palsy

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