Friday, May 25, 2012

Sorry I've been MIA

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So 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) ...
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Wednesday, May 02, 2012

Deaf Autism Study at Boston University

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Please share!  Thanks to Elise for posting this information!
Thursday, April 12, 2012

A lighter post...

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Literally :)  I'm sick and tired of being over weight and generally unhealthy.  I was almost at my highest again, nothing was fitting....
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Thursday, March 29, 2012

I can see you

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Um, in case you hadn't noticed that thing... over there SCROLL SOME MORE SCROLL SOME MORE LITTLE MORE N...
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Thursday, March 15, 2012

"Galileo's Head Was On the Block... The Crime was Looking Up The Truth"

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I love this song.  Always have.  It's been speaking to me lately.  Thinking about my "crime" of searching for my truth.   The ...
Friday, March 02, 2012

Why does seclusion and restraint seem to trigger me.. a/k/a my story

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I went on a jag about seclusion and restraint - emailing the world, posting here, on facebook.  I was infuriated, driven by what I thought w...
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Monday, February 13, 2012

They Like Me! They Really Like Me!

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I was nominated for funniest blog post for my Sensory/Superhero post on the SPD Blogger Network.   Go and vote :)  Thank you!
Thursday, February 02, 2012

Words no child should ever hear

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"I regret parenting you". It hurts, even if you are 44 years old.
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Wednesday, February 01, 2012

Keep your special needs kids at home!

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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 re...
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Friday, January 27, 2012

ACTION ALERT on Restraint and Seclusion*

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PLEASE EMAIL YOUR UNITED STATES SENATORS AND ASK THEM TO COSPONSOR THE KEEPING ALL STUDENTS SAFE ACT (S.2020). This bill will protect childr...
Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Another child, another injury from restraint

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Please sign this Petition  to support the end of restraint and seclusion in Florida schools.  We will tackle this state by state if we hav...
Friday, January 13, 2012

"Scream Room"?? Sounds more like torture room to me.

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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 ...
Friday, January 06, 2012

Keeping All Student Safe Act - An Open Letter

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Over the years, I have learned about the use of restraint and seclusion being used as a disciplinary tool in our schools. For some children,...
Tuesday, January 03, 2012

Too Important Not To Share!

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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 phys...
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Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Is that you?

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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 :)
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Friday, December 09, 2011

My favorite Christmas Song Evah!

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Tuesday, December 06, 2011

Note from the teacher....

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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...
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Monday, December 05, 2011

That's My Boy! He's Really Gets It!

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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 ...
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Wednesday, November 30, 2011

It was scary....

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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 ...
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Monday, November 14, 2011

What a difference almost a year makes!

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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...
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Thursday, November 03, 2011

School

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Dylan has really been enjoying school this year.  The medication has improved his attention span which is allowing him to learn at a much gr...
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Monday, October 17, 2011

Unexpected Effects of Therapeutic Riding (Hippotherapy)

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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 t...
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Friday, October 14, 2011

I'm Such A Slacker!

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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....
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Thursday, September 29, 2011

Better Living Through Chemistry

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Well, 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 h...
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Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Do Superheroes Have Sensory Processing Disorder??

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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 hi...
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Friday, September 09, 2011

Starting meds

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This weekend we are going to try meds on Dylan at the recommendation of the researchers in Boston.  We are excited and terrified.  We (Marc,...
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Thursday, August 18, 2011

Adventures in Genetics

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Last week we went to Boston to participate in the Simons VIP Research program which is investigating the 16p11.2 deletion/duplication.  Dyla...
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Friday, August 05, 2011

Common Sense is Anything But Common

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Tuesday we discovered that Dylan's advocate's boss physically restrained Dylan which resulted in a finger like bruise to his wrist. ...
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Wednesday, July 20, 2011

So Shines A Good Deed In A Weary World*

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Several months ago, I entered a contest for Dylan to win a box of figets.  He won and we got a box full of cool stuff like stress balls, a w...
Wednesday, July 13, 2011

"What Did You Do To Him???"

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Those were the words spoken to me on Dylan's second day of camp.  They were spoken by one of the camp counselors at after care.  She has...