Does the idea make you think, “Whoopee, where can I buy one?” or, “Oh God, my worst nightmare has just been realised.” Before you go clamouring to write to the papers expressing your outrage, or to Mattel to place an order, I should just say Down Syndrome Barbie is not currently on the market. Mind…
Monthly Archives: November 2008
The Person I Was Meant To Be
Do you think parenting a child with a disability has changed you? Small changes or big changes? I believe I would be less patient. I would not be as assertive. I don’t believe I would find enjoyment in the smallest of things this world has to offer – real enjoyment, I mean – where I…
Special Exposure Wednesday – Every child is a super hero.
This is Mal, our foster son. He is globally developmentally delayed due to alcohol and drug abuse whilst he was in utero. When he arrived at our house he could not walk or talk but today he has surpassed all expectations. He is our favourite super hero. Got a special hero to share with…
Try This Tuesday #18: Speech Game
This week, Rickismom from beneath the wings shares a fun way to emphasize the use and meaning of pronouns through a game. SPEECH GAMEby Rickismom I want to present an easy, very useful game to teach the words “I”, “YOU”, “WE”, and “THEY”. These words are confusing, due to the fact that the terms are…
Pear Cranberry Crumble
Here’s a recipe for a delicious and easy crumble, a good alternative for those at your table who do not enjoy pumpkin pie. Fall is a wonderful time to make use of pears and cranberries; they are at the peak of freshness at this time of year. Ingredients Crumb Topping: 1 cup pecans 3 Tbs….
5 Minutes for Special Needs Books
Leave your name in the comments to win your own free copy! This week’s book is You Will Dream New Dreams: Inspiring Personal Stories by Parents of Children with Disabilites, co-edited by Stanley Klein and Kim Schive. Stanley Klein, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist and educator. He’s the founder and former editor-in-chief of Exceptional Parent…
Oh HAI! Who are you?
I’m finding out things about my daughter every day. Since Peyton ended her daily chemotherapy treatment this month, the changes in her are remarkable. She EATS! I thought she had a pretty normal appetite before, but I was WRONG! I don’t know that I realized how little she really ate until she didn’t have the…
Mixed Blessings – An Interview with Bobbi
When I visited Bobbi at her blog, Mixed blessings, I saw a question posted that said, “If you were a pirate, how would you avoid laughing when saying ‘poop deck’?” I knew at that moment that I had to interview her! Tell me a little about yourself and your family. I am a 30 something…
Looking For A Winner?
Because we have one! Oh, yes indeed we do. The winner of the Signing Time Giveaway: #35 Samantha Block! Shoot me an email guys with your mailing addy and I’ll pass it on to Rachel and Crew! Oh, how I wish I had so many more volumes of these amazing videos to giveaway. Especially since…
Jokes to help language skills
Jokes provide a magnificent and fun language therapy activity for children of all ages. They are especially rewarding for children with limited verbal and/or social skills because they provide a script. They keep a social audience. They help with initiation of language. Jokes can easily be programmed onto Alternative and Augmentative Communication Devices. Using low…