Potty training is the most common topic of conversation for ALL mothers!
Gourmet baby from the getgo…
Do you cook seperate for someone in the family? Do they have special dietary restrictions or needs? My son has a dairy allergy. I say an allergy because it appears that if we avoid it all together we have a sweeter life. We’ve never had an official test, but doctor’s have said why test you…
Remembering An Inspiration
Today is the start of Autism Awareness Month so I thought it is fitting to see this inspirational young man. Many of you may have seen this video of Eric Duquette before but I think it is worth watching again (and again and again) especially when the pressures and demands of parenting a special needs…
A Rash of Guilt…
So… Last week was pretty much the week from hell for me. Truly. It was the first week of spring term, so I had a crop of new students–with all their issues–who demand my attention constantly, because, you know, that’s what my job is. Or something. Then, Jack was having some major issues. Weird behavioral…
Irony and Autism
You know what’s awesome? When your kid does something LEAST expected. For example, when Luke was 3 and was having some behavioral issues in preschool? He kicked a kid for wearing a red shirt because RED FOOD IS EVIL and then months later, red was suddenly his favorite color. Hmmm. How about them apples? And…
Let’s Get Real
I’m a realist. Because of that, I sometimes get frustrated when it comes to raising a child with Down syndrome. I want to know what is realistic and my questions are usually met with, “Don’t put limits on your child. She can do anything she wants.” Well, yes, and no. I mean, yes, if we…
Awake
You’ve already heard that April is Autism Awareness month. I’ve been thinking about it a lot recently… Thanks to my affiliation with 5 Minutes for Special Needs I was asked to review a documentary called Loving Lampposts. It is a beautiful movie, and it is due out on DVD yesterday. You can read my extensive…
Special Exposure Wednesday: Drink Up!
The best way to enjoy a drink? Tap your fingers to it, 😉 Grab the Special Exposure Wednesday button for your post! <a href=”http://www.specialneeds.5minutesformom.com/category/special-exposure-wednesday/”><img title=”specialexposurewednesday” src=”http://www.specialneeds.5minutesformom.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/specialexposurewednesday.jpg” alt=”special needs wordless wednesday” width=”286″ height=”255″ /></a> Share what you’ve been up to. Please leave a comment after linking and spread the comment love around.
And What About GOD?
People with cognitive impairment struggle to understand concepts. So how can we explain to them the ultimate concept … GOD? If spirituality is important to your family, helping your child understand God can be a life-long challenge.
Are Autism Adocates Doing It Right?
Is it possible that many parents NOT involved with Autism know that April is Autism Awareness? Do the circles run so wide as to pass ramblings of projects, awareness, the push for understanding and acceptance for those living with Autism or the discontent with influential sources’ lack of attention to the month trickle into groups…