We’ve seen the looks. We’ve heard the comments. We’ve witnessed the pity as you have compared our child to yours. And released a sigh of gratitude. At times it seems as though there is not a line drawn, but a wall built, between us. Between those of us whose children are labeled as disabled, and…
Tag Archive: special needs
Heed My Warning ~ Special Exposure Wednesday
Welcome to Special Exposure Wednesday. Vote for your favorite Special Exposure Model from among the four finalists. Yes! Our readers are choosing the winner. This is Wil. Be afraid. Be vewy, vewy afwaid. He will be sixteen one day. Link your photo below and visit everyone remembering to leave comments where ever you go…and that…
Vote In Our Special Exposure Model Search Contest
People who entered photos…you made this a difficult decision for the judges here at 5 Minutes for Special Needs (who have opted to remain anonymous). The task of choosing only three finalists from the pool of adorable kids photographed for the Special Exposure Model Search Photo Contest was so tough that four finalists, rather than…
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Day 09/09
Simply because you believe your life is not directly affected by FASD, please do not think this post is meaningless to you. Your life is affected. You exist in this world with people who are living with FASD (most are not diagnosed), and we each have a responsibility… Each September 9 since 1999 has been…
This Just In: Short, Sweet and Upbeat
Have you heard the news over at 5 Minutes For Moms about their new series on how “Blogs Can Change Lives?” An Innovative Path For Reaching Kids With Special Needs Dance, And The Whole World Just May Dance With You To View In HD Click HERE. Don’t forget to take the time to find joy…
A Little Bit Of This and a Little Bit Of That
I’ve never been one to color within the given lines. And I don’t teach within them either. I’ve always chosen to take a customized approach to teaching. I love that with the opportunity of homeschooling Parker comes the opportunity of creating a made to fit curriculum. Using a little bit of this and a little…
When it rains, it pours
Nightmares have been a nightly occurrence for me these last few weeks. The message of the dream is always the same but the scenario changes each night. I’m always struggling in these nightmares; trying to climb slippery stairs to reach my kids or failing to save my toddler from a watery grave. If I’m not…
Special Edition This Just In: Sarah Palin
From The Dayton Daily News Governor Sarah Palin of Alaska has been selected as John McCain’s choice for Vice Presidential nominee of the Republican Party. Governor Sarah Palin recently gave birth to her son who has Down syndrome. The Palins knew before their son’s birth that he would have Down syndrome. Sarah and Todd Palin…
How The System Works
The week before DSPD came to our home to discuss Parker getting services through Medicaid, I was a total wreck. The night before our meeting I stayed up and cleaned every crook and cranny of my home. The next morning I dressed with care, bathed Parker and put him in his cutest outfit. I worried…
Seen Any Adorable Kid Faces?
Have you seen any adorable kid faces? You have? Well snap some photos and enter one of them in the Special Exposure Model Search Photo Contest. Enter a photo of a child living with special challenges that you think would invoke an “Awwww, how delightful. I should check out this Special Exposure Wednesday thing” emotion…