tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-100180582024-03-07T16:25:47.029-05:00Tales From The StirrupsA tale of that wacky world of infertility that has now spiraled into the fascinating world of Guatemalan adoption and now... Parenting a child who's smile lights up the world, has a laugh that would drive the meanest person to hysterics and who also happens to have a genetic deletion at 16p11.2.Foxxy Onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10965197890458229684noreply@blogger.comBlogger438125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10018058.post-45036957341497415332012-05-25T10:19:00.000-04:002012-05-25T10:19:13.299-04:00Sorry I've been MIASo much to process, so little time. Dealing with this family stuff has been hard but I have to say, the separation (only 1 call since Feb) has been healthy. In fact, I feel (emotionally) healthier now than I ever have in my life. In addition to losing the emotional baggage, I've lost weight too. 18.5 pounds and counting!
In other news, we had Dylan's IEP Foxxy Onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10965197890458229684noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10018058.post-12074462915276658752012-05-02T08:28:00.003-04:002012-05-02T08:28:59.234-04:00Deaf Autism Study at Boston University
Please share! Thanks to Elise for posting this information!Foxxy Onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10965197890458229684noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10018058.post-49184071776356170472012-04-12T12:48:00.002-04:002012-04-12T12:48:46.045-04:00A lighter post...Literally :)
I'm sick and tired of being over weight and generally unhealthy. I was almost at my highest again, nothing was fitting. A woman at the day care center that Dylan goes to for after school care recently lost 50lbs. I cornered her one afternoon. "What did you do?" Hoping to hear about some new program that would magically melt off this excess weightFoxxy Onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10965197890458229684noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10018058.post-9754102173594911482012-03-29T11:11:00.003-04:002012-03-29T11:11:48.784-04:00I can see youUm, in case you hadn't noticed that thing... over there
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Smile - you're on not so candid internet.Foxxy Onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10965197890458229684noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10018058.post-73586299079475064092012-03-15T15:55:00.000-04:002012-03-15T15:55:00.656-04:00"Galileo's Head Was On the Block... The Crime was Looking Up The Truth"I love this song. Always have. It's been speaking to me lately. Thinking about my "crime" of searching for my truth. The bombshells of my daily life are definitely exploding. Not always in a bad way but self-discovery is a messy thing and not for the faint of heart. I have a session tonight with my therapist. I was looking forward to it until today.Foxxy Onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10965197890458229684noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10018058.post-38945030259872964562012-03-02T10:22:00.002-05:002012-03-08T08:19:16.536-05:00Why does seclusion and restraint seem to trigger me.. a/k/a my storyI went on a jag about seclusion and restraint - emailing the world, posting here, on facebook. I was infuriated, driven by what I thought was my child's experience with restraint.
Was that all there was to it? Why was I so angry about this topic? Why did I feel so compelled to stop it from happening in our schools?
I've been doing a ton of soul searching these days.&Foxxy Onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10965197890458229684noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10018058.post-25283024511444582962012-02-13T08:33:00.001-05:002012-02-13T08:33:19.389-05:00They Like Me! They Really Like Me!I was nominated for funniest blog post for my Sensory/Superhero post on the SPD Blogger Network. Go and vote :) Thank you!Foxxy Onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10965197890458229684noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10018058.post-29948066225311499692012-02-02T15:14:00.004-05:002012-02-02T15:14:49.921-05:00Words no child should ever hear"I regret parenting you".
It hurts, even if you are 44 years old.Foxxy Onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10965197890458229684noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10018058.post-1371384318441275772012-02-01T08:16:00.003-05:002012-02-01T08:16:51.223-05:00Keep your special needs kids at home!That basically what I was told on a message board (waves to the cammers if they are still coming over) when I had posted about the use of restraint and seclusion. "If your kids can't behave - keep them at home! I don't want them interfering with my child's education!". One went on to tell me that a child with special needs was allowed to throw heavy objects around the Foxxy Onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10965197890458229684noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10018058.post-79808011879194609602012-01-27T09:13:00.003-05:002012-01-27T09:13:35.103-05:00ACTION ALERT on Restraint and Seclusion*PLEASE EMAIL YOUR UNITED STATES SENATORS AND ASK THEM TO COSPONSOR THE KEEPING ALL STUDENTS SAFE ACT (S.2020). This bill will protect children with disabilities nationwide from restraint, seclusion and aversive practices used in the public school system.
The need for this legislation is exemplified yet again in a horrific a situation regarding the use of school seclusion rooms, this time in Foxxy Onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10965197890458229684noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10018058.post-55081258840044147102012-01-18T08:58:00.004-05:002012-01-18T08:58:57.141-05:00Another child, another injury from restraintPlease sign this Petition to support the end of restraint and seclusion in Florida schools.
We will tackle this state by state if we have to but this needs to end. I will warn you... the video posted is graphic and heartbreaking. My heart goes out to this mother!Foxxy Onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10965197890458229684noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10018058.post-14711780945143112842012-01-13T08:48:00.000-05:002012-01-13T08:48:28.968-05:00"Scream Room"?? Sounds more like torture room to me.A school in Connecticut is under fire for having and using what they refer to as a "Scream Room". They are used when a teacher has lost control of a child's behavior and is used as a seclusion room. They are supposed to be padded for the child's protection. This room is not.
Scream room: child abuse or good idea?: wtnh.com
Children as young as 5 Foxxy Onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10965197890458229684noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10018058.post-54467363190564811482012-01-06T13:20:00.000-05:002012-01-06T13:20:12.997-05:00Keeping All Student Safe Act - An Open LetterOver the years, I have learned about the use of restraint and seclusion being used as a disciplinary tool in our schools. For some children, it has meant severe mental anguish after being locked in a closet during school hours or, in a recent case, forced into a duffel bag, zipped into it until his mother could get to the school and free him. For other children, the use of restraint has resulted Foxxy Onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10965197890458229684noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10018058.post-745744122257584332012-01-03T15:39:00.001-05:002012-01-03T15:39:12.886-05:00Too Important Not To Share!How do you feel about the use of seclusion and restraint in your child's schools? Were you aware that your child's teacher and physically restrain your child, lock them in a closet or other room and face no legal action?
This summer, Dylan was injured (slightly) when someone unnecessarily restrained him. We had no legal recourse against her. Keeping All Students Safe ActFoxxy Onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10965197890458229684noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10018058.post-18691363932379294292011-12-13T08:55:00.003-05:002011-12-13T08:55:49.518-05:00Is that you?Every so often, I see a hit from Australia. Is that you Kim? If so, come out, say hi, leave your email so I can say hi back :)Foxxy Onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10965197890458229684noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10018058.post-56477003460338607632011-12-09T12:52:00.001-05:002011-12-09T12:52:34.625-05:00My favorite Christmas Song Evah!Foxxy Onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10965197890458229684noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10018058.post-11875251629024889182011-12-06T09:17:00.001-05:002011-12-06T09:18:10.886-05:00Note from the teacher....I got an email from Dylan's tutor today.
"When I went into gaga to pick him up, Natalie told me that they kissed on the lips. She told me they are getting married. I told them that they can't get married until they are 18 and they can't kiss. I told Dylan he could only kiss family members.
Thought you might want to know."
Oh boy. And so it begins!Foxxy Onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10965197890458229684noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10018058.post-78438744694497306262011-12-05T08:47:00.001-05:002011-12-05T08:56:58.707-05:00That's My Boy! He's Really Gets It!Yesterday, we were running errands and it was clear that Dylan was just about at the end of his rope. Instead of pushing the issue, I told Marc that I'd drop him and Dylan at the park and I'd go do the grocery/veggie shopping and pick them up after. I ran to the produce store and the grocery store and called him to let him know I was on my way.
They got into the car and Marc looked Foxxy Onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10965197890458229684noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10018058.post-19868372630356868172011-11-30T08:59:00.001-05:002011-11-30T09:09:37.223-05:00It was scary....Last week, Dylan's tutor sent us a video of Dylan working. She always does this for the parents of the children she works with to show us all the magical things our children are learning. On Tuesday, she worked with him and show the video and he did this weird head/eye roll thing. I chalked it up to his being silly.
Then, after his work with his tutor, he went to go play. Foxxy Onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10965197890458229684noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10018058.post-30279307844152803202011-11-14T16:40:00.001-05:002011-11-14T16:46:49.156-05:00What a difference almost a year makes!About a year ago, Dylan won a box of figits from the lovely http://www.ourjourneythruautism.com/. I had used this as a teaching moment and Dylan wrote her a thank you note....
Recently, Dylan rode in a fund raiser for his stable. I asked him to write a thank you note and this is what he did....
It's amazing what time and hard work will do.Foxxy Onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10965197890458229684noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10018058.post-70520587065109144202011-11-03T08:09:00.002-04:002011-11-03T08:09:14.589-04:00SchoolDylan has really been enjoying school this year. The medication has improved his attention span which is allowing him to learn at a much greater pace. He's starting to read (he currently loves to point out the word "the") and it's just such an exciting time for us all. His teacher uses this great website called Star Fall. He enjoys it so much that he'd rather work on his Foxxy Onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10965197890458229684noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10018058.post-62671231373511519492011-10-17T14:48:00.001-04:002011-10-17T14:48:26.595-04:00Unexpected Effects of Therapeutic Riding (Hippotherapy)When we were told that Dylan has low muscle tone, I did some research. I wanted to do something fun with him that would help the tone and that's when I discovered therapeutic riding. I went to the Professional Associates of Therapeutic Horsemanship International and found what was to be our new home.
The first time we went out, the owner K, introduced Dylan to her miniature ponyFoxxy Onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10965197890458229684noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10018058.post-3889357163128066362011-10-14T16:37:00.001-04:002011-10-14T16:37:25.988-04:00I'm Such A Slacker!My dear friend Karen over at Solodialogue just reminded me that I haven't updated on Dylan since we put him on meds. All I can say is... wow. It's like the world has been on fast forward for him and giving him this medication put it on pause. He is noticing things in his environment like he's never seen them before, yet they were there since he was a baby. The contentFoxxy Onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10965197890458229684noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10018058.post-46521768296787546712011-09-29T08:13:00.002-04:002011-09-29T08:13:34.440-04:00Better Living Through ChemistryWell, Dylan's been on the meds for almost 2 weeks now. After having a knock down, drag out battle with the insurance company and then his pediatrician (in which she called me up at 8:00 in the morning screaming at me), I got his meds covered.
It's been an interesting process. It's almost like the world has been on fast forward and by giving him this medication, we hit the pause Foxxy Onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10965197890458229684noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10018058.post-59235040092069457382011-09-20T12:22:00.000-04:002011-09-20T12:22:04.369-04:00Do Superheroes Have Sensory Processing Disorder??
A post on the SPD Blogger Website got me to thinking. I’ve always considered Dylan a superhero. Since he was a baby, I’ve said that his smile will change the world (one of his many super powers). On Beth’s post, I shared with her the one time I saw a child in sensory gear I told him he looked like a superhero which got me to thinking…..
Do superheroes have Foxxy Onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10965197890458229684noreply@blogger.com5