One of the things on our Christmas gift list this year is bedding for my girls. Both of them are pretty sensitive to touch, so things like fabric are important to get right or they won’t use their clothing, blankets, or even sit on a chair. Kat, the oldest is also very much […]
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I’m not alone in my interest of the work of Temple Grandin. Many parents have learned volumes from her speeches and books about the subject of autism. I found this interview from Nation Public Radio with Dr. Grandin where she discusses growing up with autism, designing better working conditions for cattle, and the current state […]
2nd grade hasn’t been smooth sailing, but so far, it seems less choppy water than last year was for Nove. She got sick and had a break down a couple weeks ago on a Thursday. We didn’t know she was sick yet and she couldn’t really explain why she was low on patience. Anyway, with […]
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This question seems to be answered for me by my own daughter’s behaviors over the last year or two. It wasn’t until we had a neutral party who could view her behaviors both in school, and out, that we were able to get some back up on our theory. Here is a case in point; Last […]
The advancements that my daughter has made over the summer are pretty cool. She now uses language before physical action much of the time when she needs to express an emotion. Instead of hitting first, she’ll tell you she’s angry even if she doesn’t understand why. Well, she at least says she’s angry while she’s […]
School started last Thursday for my girls. It is a BIG year for them both for different reasons and I was a little more than nervous. Kat is attending her first year at middle school, 6th grade. It’s her first year in a new building in the last 5 years. We went to her well […]
I’m sitting here at close to 6 pm on Sunday. My head is swimming alternately with it feeling like someone poured lead into my right side ear. So, the right side of my head feels very heavy and there is internal pressure and every once in a while my whole head tilts without my telling […]
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