As a parent, there are all kinds of supports that can help your child with disabilities. Assistive technology covers a wide area of supports from speech, adapted play, communication and computer access. If you are considering assistive technology for your child within the public school system, here are a few points you might want to…
That Dapper Tuber
One of the tools Ashley uses during her speech therapy sessions is a Mr. Potato Head toy. With all his different, colorful body parts, the opportunities for both receptive and expressive language are many. However, Ashley had her own agenda in last week’s therapy session with Mr. Potato Head. Instead of putting Mr. P. together…
Conversations Without Words
Dear Parker, Today was quite the day for you. You started learning how to climb up the stairs. It was hard work. You were a such trooper too. Right until you had had enough and let us know it by looking your PT straight in the eye and waving ‘Bye-Bye’. Which actually translated into “Don’t…
Special Exposure Wednesday.
We are on holidays, remembering our angel baby, William. The view out here is breath taking. Got something heavenly to share? Join us here at Special Exposure Wednesday. Please remember your comment love at each link you visit. Also blogging at Three Ring Circus
Spread the Word to End the Word
A personal message from John C. McGinley, actor and father of Max, who lives with Down Syndrome. Hi, I’m John C. McGinley. I’m an ambassador for the National Down Syndrome Society, and today I’m teaming up with Special Olympics to bring you a message that’s important to me. So many times in life you are…
Try This Tuesday #37: Having a Little Fun
Welcome to another Try This Tuesday. For details on how to participate, please check out the welcome post. If you’d like to join in but aren’t sure what to write about, try the topic suggestion for this week: Having A Little Fun. Is there an activity you’ve done with your child or something your child…
Who do you trust to take care of your child?
This is Max at 18 months with my sister, Judy. Ever since he was born, she and my mom have been Max’s biggest fans—they think he is THE most handsome, cute little boy ever. I can’t argue with them. Whenever they come to visit, I know that Max is in the best of hands. They’ve…
Spread the Word 03/31
Spread the word to end the word the R-word Pledge And Tuesday, March 31, 2009 if you have a blog please post Need more encouragement… listen to some of the special kids responsible for the movement. Not yet encouraged? More We will have a post up tomorrow. We hope you’ll come back and leave a…
The More The Merrier – An Interview With Tanya
When I first read the interview answers from today’s guest, I said, “oh yea, me too” and “exactly.” As a single parent to children with disabilities, I easily identified with Tanya’s story. Please join me in welcoming Tanya Savko and her lovely family. Tell me a little about yourself and your family. My name is…
A FuzziBunz Cloth Diaper Giveaway!
This contest is now closed! For the last few years Parker has been rocking it in cloth. Cloth diapers that is. With all of our medical expenses I went looking for ways to economize and started researching cloth diapers. Parker goes through a lot of diaper changes. It isn’t unusual for us to go through…