Special education parents have a great opportunity to gain real insight into the success and challenges facing their child during parent/teacher conferences. Some thoughts from a Dad who has been-there.
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I am the father of a 22 year old daughter with a rare metabolic disorder called Propionic Acidemia. I hope to provide a "fathers view" of special needs parenting and maybe engage and encourage other men who face a similar challenges with their special needs child. Thanks for following me.
What GALL !!!
Written on August 30, 2011 by Lee
Insensitive people make me angry. And that’s what happened last Friday night when a rude woman confronted Melissa in a restaurant. What Gall !!!
Special Olympics Unified Golf
Written on August 23, 2011 by Lee
Melissa has participated in Special Olympics Golf for the past 10 years! Last weekend I once again had the pleasure of being her Unified Partner … and we left the event with a BRONZE MEDAL for our third-place finish.
V E N T I N G !!!
Written on August 16, 2011 by Lee
I try to keep my blog posts positive and informative … but today I must VENT. Thanks for listening!
Fear: The Absence of Knowledge
Written on August 9, 2011 by Lee
Think about a time you were afraid. Did you later discover that your fear was unfounded? In many cases, our fear can be the absence of knowledge—because lacking information to the contrary, we imagine it worse than the reality.
Our Relenting HEAT WAVE
Written on August 2, 2011 by Lee
Seems that no matter where you live across our great country, this summer heat has been unbearable! Temps in the 90s and heat index in triple digits. Medically fragile children and adults need to take special care.
Unconditional Love: Give It … Get It
Written on July 26, 2011 by Lee
The gift of love with no strings attached. It is not something that comes easy for a parent. But you can rest assured that if you can GIVE IT then you will GET IT in return.
10 More Commandments
Written on July 19, 2011 by Lee
A compelling list for parents of kids with special needs.
Watching with Pride
Written on July 12, 2011 by Lee
One of the most rewarding things a parent can experience is watching their special needs child interact with unaffected peers. And no matter how many times I have witnessed this interaction, I always seem to experience the same emotional cycle of anticipation, anxiety and then pride. Last weekend was no exception.
NOT one of the girls …
Written on July 5, 2011 by Lee
What happens when you are the only man in a group of special-needs moms? How can you keep from becoming one of the “girls?”
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