It took me until Jessica was in fourth grade before I figured out that I had a voice and that NOTHING was going to happen in regards to needed school support unless I used that voice and commanded attention to my daughter. There were a few significant signs that caused me to pay more attention… Continue reading Know Your Rights! (part 1)
Enlightening Weekend
I just returned from a weekend with my 19-year-old son. He read my blog! First I am grateful that he took time from his 19-year-old self to read it, but he liked it! A parental moment to savor the fact that I got a genuine “good job” from my son…it is a parent’s dream, right?!… Continue reading Enlightening Weekend
And off to school we go!
Kindergarten. What a fun experience for Jessy and I! I did the usual volunteering in class several times a week, I was a stay at home mom and we made lots of friends! Jessica’s school experience was not typical, she attended a dual language immersion school. It was exciting to see her learn a second… Continue reading And off to school we go!
Happy Birthday to my girl!!
Today is Jessica’s birthday! What a great day to post in her honor. I can’t believe I have a 23-year-old “child”! I can remember every moment of those 23 years, though I often forget what I ate the day before last! 🙂 I remember watching her breathe as an infant (you know we all did… Continue reading Happy Birthday to my girl!!
Early Years
The reality is, we cannot have a discussion about the Autistic Spectrum if we do not first understand that the”spectrum” is about child development and developmental delays. The struggle here is that these diagnostic markers are not always quick and easy to pinpoint early on. Kids present symptoms in many ways and there is often… Continue reading Early Years
In The Beginning…..
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In The Beginning…..
Everyone loves to share their pregnancy and birth stories…right? How many times have you thought about those nine months, what you ate, how much or little you exercised…or what about pre conception? Did you drink alcohol? Did your partner drink? As a mom with a special needs child, I can tell you that I have… Continue reading In The Beginning…..
Let’s get started!
Writing a blog is not something I had ever thought of doing, but I have always wanted to write. I have always wanted to write a book, but never felt like I had anything interesting to write about&… Source: Let’s get started!
Let’s get started!
Writing a blog is not something I had ever thought of doing, but I have always wanted to write. I have always wanted to write a book, but never felt like I had anything interesting to write about…well, thanks to the miracle of giving birth, I now have an amazing story that has been 23… Continue reading Let’s get started!
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Being Jessica's Mom: Growing up on the Autistic Spectrum 