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Do 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)....

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Better Living Through Chemistry

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 his pediatrician (in which she called me up at 8:00 in the morning...

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I'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...

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Unexpected 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...

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School

Dylan 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...

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What 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...

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It 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,...

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That'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...

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Note 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...

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My favorite Christmas Song Evah!

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Is 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 :)

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Too 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...

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Keeping All Student Safe Act - An Open Letter

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, it has meant severe mental anguish after being locked in a...

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"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....

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Another child, another injury from restraint

Please 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...

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ACTION 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...

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Keep 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...

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Words no child should ever hear

"I regret parenting you". It hurts, even if you are 44 years old.

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They 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!

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

I 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...

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"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...

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I can see you

Um, in case you hadn't noticed that thing... over there SCROLL SOME MORE SCROLL SOME MORE LITTLE MORE NOW --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------->...

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A 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...

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Deaf Autism Study at Boston University

Please share!  Thanks to Elise for posting this information!

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Sorry I've been MIA

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) has been healthy.   In fact, I feel (emotionally) healthier...

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