I’m not okay… and it’s okay.
Photo by Becky Noblet I’m not okay, and maybe for the first time ever, I’m okay with that. For much of the past 3 years, I was stalked by … Continue reading
Out of breath
Sometimes, there are beautiful moments, where Hannah is able to play and enjoy life like other little children about her age. (Which is easier said than done for a kiddo … Continue reading
Acute vs Chronic Crises and the Curse of Seeming Competent
I’ve noticed a huge difference in the way people respond when a friend or acquaintance has an acute medical crisis, rather than a chronic one. I remember a time when … Continue reading
Grief and Autism Parenting
Although it’s the author of this poem was writing about losing a parent early in life, for me the words parallels how the entrance of autism into our family life … Continue reading
Despair and Delight… in like a lion, out like a lamb
(aka- the post where I randomly intersperse pictures of my kids holding newborn baby lambs, because kids and lambs are way cuter than my innermost feelings. 🙂 When March began … Continue reading
Good news-Flexibility!!! (through treating yeast)
One of the great things that improved by leaps and bounds in December and January is Hannah’s cognitive flexibility. (Hooray!) Rigidity is something that most people with autism struggle with. … Continue reading
Sleep Deprivation {How we came to pursue biomedical interventions for autism}
Last night, Hannah was awake for around 4 hours in the night, crying and screaming. It’s amazing how one night of really disturbed sleep can make me feel cranky and … Continue reading
A momentous day
Yesterday was a momentous day. Yesterday, I sat before a panel of 8 professionals (including a speech therapist, occupational therapist, psychologist, and physiotherapist). For an hour they asked me questions … Continue reading
Isn’t it exciting?
Isn’t is exciting? 2013-7-13 Things have been harder for me emotionally lately. I think it’s a combination of things. Reviewing the year end reports that show that Hannah’s deficits … Continue reading
The Future is Bright, (but the now is still hard)
Earlier this afternoon, I had Hannah’s IPP mtg with the team of professionals that work with Hannah at school. We reviewed Hannah’s progress on the goals that were set at … Continue reading
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