Well, we had the team meeting I posted about last week. I was pretty happy with how well it came together, especially when the gym teacher replied to the email and said that she was interested in attending the meeting or in somehow getting some assistance working with Michael. The autism consultant, who is available…
What Does Autism Look Like?
The other day I was talking with a classmate—someone with whom I’ve recently become acquainted—and we got on the subject of autism. The conversation turned to my daughter, and I showed my friend a YouTube video of my daughter singing. The response I got was, “Wow, I would never guess she had autism.” I get…
“Overprotective”
Photo taken by AJ We went to the paediatrician last Monday. Ivy’s ears were awful and I was at my wits end with what to do with them and the girl, who was getting sicker by the day. After months of wellness. The appointment was typical. He checked her ears, weighed her and talked…
Creature Discomforts
I love these ads that are running in the United Kingdom. I suggest you take a few minutes to explore the Creature Discomforts website, especially the information about the people behind the characters. The ads are based on the work of the creators of Wallace and Gromit, and the goal of the ads is to…
Our House
Our neighborhood is tucked away in a circle, surrounded on most sides by a golf course, with a charming stream and trees separating us from our back door neighbors. When we first moved into our home, the road leading into our neighborhood was nothing more than a country lane, traveled only by those who lived…
Special Exposure Wednesday – Just Monkeyin’ Around.
Nothing like building a bear…er, I mean monkey to lift the spirits of the sicky kid. Ivy had a wonderful time and took home her new friend, “Pinkie”. Got some monkey business to share? Why don’t you join in at Special Exposure Wednesday. Please remember your comment love at each link you visit. …
Days of joy!
For all the worry and anticipation, Peyton got her port out with very little fanfare and no complication. THANK GOD! It was an amazing day for us, emotional beyond belief and full of pure joy at this final huge milestone in her treatment. It doesn’t mean that we are positive cancer is gone from our…
Try This Tuesday #27: Teaching Impulse Control
Wow, what a great response last week to the topic of getting a pet. Thank you all for sharing your thoughts and experiences on the subject – it was really helpful to me and to others as well, I’m sure! Topic Suggestion for this Week: Teaching Impulse Control This topic was requested via the comments…
Quinoa Porridge
Here’s a recipe for a delicious, hot breakfast: a much-needed thing on a cold winter morning. Over the years, I have had a love-hate relationship with quinoa. It took a while, but I finally got the hang of cooking quinoa, and have begun to really enjoy it. What’s even better is that quinoa is a…
Magic Marker Monday — One Too Cute Toucan…
“It took me four years to paint like Raphael, but a lifetime to paint like a child.” ~Pablo Picasso Welcome to Magic Marker Monday! If you haven’t heard about Magic Marker Monday yet, click here and then hurry right back… This little guy is my favorite doodle for the week. It has been so fun…