When you have an atypical child, the little strides they make in life seem to be so much more monumental than if a typical child would have accomplished them. For example, a couple days ago, Jeremiah fed the dog from the table. Now, if he were a typical kid, I might laugh, and then teach…
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I wish the worlds view of Autism would change
WARNING: Graphic information below, not for all audiences. Justin and I were watching a past episode of Law & Order SVU last night. It was going as pretty much every Law & Order SVU goes, although I haven’t seen an episode in years. This time there was mention of the offender being “on the Spectrum.”…
Read Morethe war on National Adoption Month
**Update at the end of this post. Adoptees are “flipping the script” during National Adoption Month, sharing the other, unattractive side of adoption. It’s their right. I’m not an adoptee and can’t speak for them, but part of me doesn’t like seeing this opportunity of beauty turned into something that’s looked down upon. Now, some…
Read More5 reasons why Jerry Seinfeld’s announcement about Autism bothers me
If you’re part of the Autism community, Jerry Seinfeld’s admission that he feels he has Autism Spectrum Disorder probably isn’t new news to you. I didn’t feel I had much to write on the topic, but then my husband and I started talking about it, and gee, a plethora of opinions and thoughts came funneling…
Read Moreour special needs adoption: how God showed up at every turn
For National Adoption Month, I asked my friend, Christy, to write their story for Lovin’ Adoptin’. Enjoy! ******* On July 17, 2013, I received a text from my sister that would completely alter what our family looked like. She texted to let me know a friend of hers was working with an adoption agency that…
Read Morespecial needs: how kids accept one another
You can listen to a recording of this post by scrolling to the end. ***** Gotta love kids right? Since having a son with Autism, I’ve seen a whole new side of children I hadn’t seen before. I’ve worked with kids for years, I’ve been a teacher and a nanny, and only since watching kids…
Read Moresetting up for success: preparing your family for adoption & foster care
You can listen to a recording of this post. Just scroll down to the bottom of the article and don some ear buds. Don’t forget to share if you find it helpful. Thanks! Cheating on Desperate Housewives, taking a foray from Downton Abbey, skipping a golf game? We wouldn’t even think about it, or would…
Read Moreon hold: when skills in Autism fluctuate
An audio version of this post is available at the end. Scroll down if you’d like to listen. Parent/Teacher Conferences. Fun right? Actually, I’m kinda weird and I “like” talking to my son’s teacher. She’s great with Jeremiah, cares deeply about him, understands what it’s like to have a child with Autism, and the best…
Read More6 tips on where to start in the adoption process
You can listen to a recording of this post, just scroll to the bottom. Since November 2nd was Orphan Sunday, and the month of November is National Adoption Month, you might be searching for answers on adoption or know someone who is. Well, today I hope to give you some direction. Today you have the…
Read Morehow you can help end bullying
I rarely turn on the t.v. at night, we usually watch a show we missed on the iPad, no TiVo here. But, one evening I did turn on the t.v. and caught the movie, Bully. I’m really glad I did, and that it happened to be on PBS that night, at that particular time. I…
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