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.
Ahoy there, me hearties! Come and join in the fun at Special Exposure Wednesday. We’d love to see your photos! Please remember your comment love at each link you visit. Also blogging at Three Ring Circus
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…
The times when I run out of patience
Max has this habit of running his toy trucks, cars and planes back and forth across the dining room table. It makes a lot of noise. It leaves pock marks in the wood. It ends up totally grating on my nerves to the point where I will finally say, not so softly, “Max!!! PLEASE, stop!” …
Kayleigh Needs Our Prayers NOW
I’m hoping that Michelle will forgive me for posting on top of her, but this is an emergency: One of our new writers, Adam, who blogs about his beautiful daughter Kayleigh at Kayleigh’s Story: One Pound Blessing is is need of our prayers. Kayleigh has been through the wringer. Her sweet family has stood by…
For Tuesday…
One of the greatest, most wonderful, empowering things about blogging is learning that you’re not alone. That you don’t have to do this by yourself. That there is a whole community of people who genuinely care about what you’re going through… The lovely Debi from Who Says 8 Is Enough? is hosting a very special…