The Wonder is Not Lost on Me
Recently, I accompanied Hannah’s grade 1 class on a field trip to the Science Center. Other than skipping the walk from the school to the science center, and back again … Continue reading
Supplements for Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Depression, and OCD-Part 1
Our brains are amazing and complex things. As I’ve spent scores of hours studying neurotransmitters, I’ve learned that nothing is simple when it comes to the brain, and how it … Continue reading
December update
This afternoon, I met with Hannah’s grade 1 teacher to get an update on how things are going. The teacher hasn’t voiced any complaints, but I wanted to make sure … Continue reading
Hannah and Joy
My heart has been leaping with joy at Hannah’s growth lately. One time lately, Hannah was being uncooperative and surly when she was home sick from school. She … Continue reading
Do you put the label before the child?
Lately, I’ve had a few friends say things about “autistic children”. I realized that this way of phrasing things pierces my heart a bit. In conversation, I often minimize what … Continue reading
Overcoming Autism’s Limitations
What a week! With three kids, at three different schools, special treats for special diets at end of year parties, one fridge dying, the replacement (used ) fridge that … Continue reading
Hannah’s Big dreams
One of the best things from the past week, is that Hannah’s a new phase of questioning and dreaming big dreams for the future. “When I’m grown up, I’m … Continue reading
To those who doubt
You see deficits. I see growth. You shy away from our challenges, I swim against their tide. You see a diagnosis. I see a child defying the odds. You think … Continue reading
Autism recovery in progress
We’ve seen some great developmental jumps around here lately, that I’m so happy about. Hannah’s always had a sense of humor. Lately, it’s been fun to see her really verbalize … Continue reading
Grieving a Dream
A couple of days ago, there had been a flare up in one of my children’s lives, and I was working with one of the adults involved to help make … Continue reading
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