Sometimes I miss you while you are sleeping And I wonder if I looked at your eyes enough today Or hugged and kissed you enough Or made you laugh enough Sometimes I miss you while you’re at school And I wonder if I made the right choice to keep working Or if I should have…
Monthly Archives: May 2009
A Small Choice: remembering Mom
It was lonely time. I had two small boys, Matthew, two and a half, and Andy, 6 months. I was in the early stages of worrying about Matthew’s development. He just wasn’t talking, and he was overly interested in drains, of all things. Our family of four and had just moved to a small ranch…
The elephant on your chest.
He is leaning forward, arms holding him, his face is ashen. The room is tense as his mother and father wonder if it is time to make the trip to the hospital. Breathing in fast rapid bursts, his wheeze is long gone and in its place is an unrelenting tight cough. He cannot catch his…
How a little bear named Hope made history
Over the years, I have met some wonderful people online who have become an some of my closest friends. Being able to meet them in person, even just once, has helped solidify friendships that have lasted almost a decade. Throughout this journey with Hannah, I have also met some wonderful people. Some who have become…
Assistive Technology: Create a Switch-Adapted Spinner
When it comes to tightening budgets, what better way to stretch the dollars than with a battery operated fan converted into a spinner. The battery interruptor cost about $10 and the fan was about $5. A speech pathologist came in yesterday with a cardboard cut-out flower and some communication/activity boards she had made for spring….
Always Believe, Always Hope
Are the worries over your child’s future weighing heavily on your mind and heart? Mine are. Are you feeling a littel overwhelmed right now? I am. Do you need a dash of hope today? I do. Dan Keplinger’s mom felt these same things. Yet look at Dan today… Now, after you dry your eyes, check…
Feelings and Autism
There is a lot of talk about those who are on the Autistic Spectrum and their lack of empathy. While the ability to express oneself and feel appropriate feelings at the right time are sometimes lacking; the reality is that those on the Spectrum feel, and feel deeply. My son is sometimes capable of empathy…
Special Exposure Wednesday.
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Try This Tuesday #42: Know Who To Call For (IEP) Help
Welcome to this week’s Try This Tuesday. For details on how to participate, please check out the welcome post. Good News and Bad News I was pleased last Thursday to receive a draft copy of my son’s IEP, a week ahead of the team meeting as I had requested. Yippee!! Less pleasing was the fact…
Creating Social Stories
We as teachers are always looking for interesting ways of using technology to enrich the lives of our children with special needs. WIth the internet explosion it is sometimes difficult to wade through the good sites to find something that we can use to enhance their ability to progress in any area. Well, I’m always…