Share the Gift of Simplicity and Ease With Those You Love...

Black Friday seems to contradict what ‘The Holiday Season’ is all about. So, today I sit cozy and warm with my children while sipping hot tea and reflecting... Over the past 6 years, I have learned to never take anything for granted… and that includes Christmas morning. When you have a child who cannot comprehend why you allow a strange man in a costume come into your home in the middle of the night while you sleep OR have another child who...

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An Autism Christmas Poem: A Walk In Our Shoes

"Twas the Night Before ChristmasAnd all through the houseThe creatures were stirringYes, even the mouseWe tried melatoninAnd gave a hot bathAsleep early for Christmas?...an unlikely pathThe children were finallyAll nestled in bedWhen visions of ChristmasRan through my OWN headDid I get the right gift?The right color and style?Would there be a blank stareOr even, maybe, a smile?Friends & family comeBut they don't understandThe pleasure she getsJust...

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My Soap Box: Don't Pretend to Care via Your Product or Service

The more I think about the HollyRod Holiday ipad giveaway the more annoyed I become... why are they putting such income limits on it ($35,000 for a single income and $50,000 for a two income family ~ that is not a lot of money in the world of special needs) and why does my SLP have to be in control of the giftcard ... so we don't qualify... that doesn't mean we can budget this tool that could make a HUGE SUBSTANTIAL difference in my child's life....

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IQ tests are done... now what? (Homeschool, Resource Room, something more creative??)

A portion of the verdict is in… The psychologist called late last night (as requested) and said the IQ portions are done. Our daughter is testing at an early 3rd grade level, “…and that is being generous. It’s more second grade.” Although I am not surprised, as that was my assessment when we started homeschooling in the fall, I am feeling over whelmed.(Note: She is 11 years old; in the 5th grade ~ we started kindergarten at 6 years because we...

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