We’ve seen the looks. We’ve heard the comments. We’ve witnessed the pity as you have compared our child to yours. And released a sigh of gratitude. At times it seems as though there is not a line drawn, but a wall built, between us. Between those of us whose children are labeled as disabled, and…
Monthly Archives: September 2008
Heed My Warning ~ Special Exposure Wednesday
Welcome to Special Exposure Wednesday. Vote for your favorite Special Exposure Model from among the four finalists. Yes! Our readers are choosing the winner. This is Wil. Be afraid. Be vewy, vewy afwaid. He will be sixteen one day. Link your photo below and visit everyone remembering to leave comments where ever you go…and that…
Vote In Our Special Exposure Model Search Contest
People who entered photos…you made this a difficult decision for the judges here at 5 Minutes for Special Needs (who have opted to remain anonymous). The task of choosing only three finalists from the pool of adorable kids photographed for the Special Exposure Model Search Photo Contest was so tough that four finalists, rather than…
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Day 09/09
Simply because you believe your life is not directly affected by FASD, please do not think this post is meaningless to you. Your life is affected. You exist in this world with people who are living with FASD (most are not diagnosed), and we each have a responsibility… Each September 9 since 1999 has been…
Try This Tuesday #7: Jumping and Running
When I posted about feeding issues last week, many people mentioned sensory processing difficulties as a factor for their child, and I can definitely attest to that being true at our house. My son’s sensory differences affect every area of his life in some manner. One surefire way to bring my son’s energy levels up…
Cookies!
This is the easiest cookie recipe in my arsenal. Five ingredients (one of them is optional) come together with little more than a mixing bowl, a few spoons, and a fork—no stand mixer required! Peanut Butter-Chocolate Chip Cookies Ingredients: 1 cup peanut butter (creamy) 1 cup sugar, plus more for rolling 1 tsp. baking powder…