Recent Special Needs Blog | Our Bloggers' Personal Experiences PostsAutism vs. The Junkyard Manby Kristyn Crow05 Nov 2009 01:24 PMNow that I have long since reached the acceptance stage with my seventeen-year-old son Kyle and his autism, I'm able to enjoy the precious, wonderful quirks that make him so unique. His matter-of-fact approach to the oddities of life brings humor into even the most mundane or tense moments. Don't Speak for Meby Barbara Bates08 Aug 2009 08:56 AMI am the parent of an autistic child. Unlike some parents who can attribute the onset of autistic-like behaviors to a certain timeframe or set of events, my son was born as he is. Different. Quirky. And in my mind, perfect. "Help Me, I'm Stuck in Autism."by Kristyn Crow25 Feb 2008 11:13 AMI once heard about a frightening scenario where a patient undergoing surgery is put under general anesthesia, but only the immobilizing aspect of it takes affect. A Memory Chipby Kristyn Crow28 Dec 2007 11:50 PMIt was Christmas Eve, and I was cooking a special meal for the family. Outside, a blizzard had just quieted to a few wandering flakes. A thick blanket of snow hushed all the early evening sounds. Sweet Dreams (of My Special Child)by Kristyn Crow16 Oct 2007 10:06 PMSweet dreams 'till sunbeams find you Sweet dreams that leave all worries behind you But in your dreams whatever they be Dream a little dream of me (Dream a Little Dream of Me - Kahn, Schwandt, Andre) Have you ever dreamed (or daydreamed) that your child's disability had disappeare... The Frog Eraser Incidentby Kristyn Crow20 Sep 2007 08:27 AMSometimes parenting is like standing in a dark room, feeling around for the light switch. This week I received a phone call from my stepdaughter *Cassidy's teacher. An incident had occurred at school involving two little frog erasers. Being Mom in a New Moon Phaseby Kristyn Crow21 May 2007 09:22 AMMoms go through phases just like the moon. Today I'm in a "new moon" phase, where everything is dark and I'm waiting for enlightenment, change, and the ability to somehow start over again. I've reached a point with my ten-year-old stepdaughter where I know I need help. So Happy Togetherby Kristyn Crow15 Apr 2007 11:34 PMMy son has a red dragon kite. My husband has a Red Baron kite. On Friday, we flew them. It was one of those magical family events that happened with little or no planning. "I Want to Be a Singer When I Grow Up."by Kristyn Crow26 Mar 2007 10:57 PMHELLO READERS! I'm back blogging after an unexpected hiatus. I must say, I needed the break. However, I feel a bit like somebody getting back on the exercise bike after a long self-indulgent vacation--somewhat saddle sore. "Did Somebody Dial 911?"by Kristyn Crow21 Feb 2007 06:33 PMIt was just an average day at my house. Nothing out of the ordinary. KNOCK! KNOCK! KNOCK! KNOCK! KNOCK! "POLICE!" Police? Well, let's see... my husband's a policeman. Maybe he invited some friends for an afternoon snack. I started making my way to the front door when the telephone rang. Recent Blog Comments FiveHens says... "Hello, We just wanted to let you know that one of our very dear friends wrote a very personal account of her experiences with SPD on our website today." In Sensory Integration Dysfunction: Just What Exactly Is It? |
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