What equates a torture device? Something that makes someone go crazy? I’ve come upon two organizations in the last few months who use torture to get what they want (and really in the end they aren’t getting what they want). You may think this doesn’t happen any more, it’s 2014 for goodness sake. Well, that’s…
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6 reasons to hug
Have you ever received a hug from someone and felt better afterwards? Have you ever been one to dole out a hug and feel the hugee relax in your arms? There’s something about a hug that changes our chemistry. In the movie Temple Grandin, Temple creates a machine that basically hugs her, she says something…
Read MoreWell Child Check Up…
Originally posted on The Ipockolypse:
I hate that doctor’s offices make me cry. Whether the doctor is delivering good news or bad news, before the appointment is over I am a ball of ugly crying in the corner. My son finally had his 4 year well child check up. He is well over halfway through…
great special ed teachers = priceless
There aren’t many things greater in life than knowing your child is in capable, caring, and safe hands when you drop them off at school. That feeling is multiplied exponentially when your child has special needs. I know how wonderful Jeremiah’s preschool teacher (his aides are truly amazing also) is because I know what it…
Read Morewatch for clues: understanding your Autistic child
Jeremiah saw his pajamas laying on our bed, grabbed them and brought them to me. Someone who doesn’t know him or doesn’t spend time learning about him might say, “Oh, he wants to go to bed.” Another person might not have a clue what Jeremiah is doing, so they take his pjs and put them…
Read Moreis changing Autism acceptable?
Last week in the post, Are Autism Behaviors Annoying, I mentioned a conversation which took place between me and a family member about Autism. You can read that post to see where this relative, Joan, was coming from. Joan continued from the “…annoying,” comment to telling me about an acquaintance they recently ran into. This…
Read Moresharing Lovin’ Adoptin’ helps families thrive
Last week I received a comment on my blog saying, “I was suggested this website by my cousin. I’m not sure whether this post is written by him as nobody else knows such details about my trouble…” I replied that I’m not her cousin, but I hope that what I’ve written helps her. I share…
Read Moreare Autism behaviors annoying?
An interesting conversation arose between me and a family member about Autism. I’m sure whether you are Autistic or have a child with Autism, you’ve had some interesting conversations yourself. This exchange began with me talking about my son, Jeremiah who is four-years-old, has Autism, and is nonverbal. I said, ”I had a dream that…
Read Moreget the right response (Autism)
People with Autism are intelligent, but sometimes as a parent of an Autistic child it can be difficult to see at times. When we ask our children to do something and they don’t respond, it’s not a lack of intelligence, but the Autistic child’s brain taking time to process everything. Temple Grandin has said… The…
Read More6+ ways to help your child when they can’t communicate (Autism/special needs)
How do people; therapists, family, teachers, and friends view our child who is nonverbal? Do they truly understand our child? How does our child feel when they can’t communicate what they desire or need? Can you imagine the frustration of not being able to tell someone you’re hot, hungry, want to go to a certain restaurant,…
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