- The day the child realizes that all adults are imperfect, he becomes an adolescent; the day he forgives them, he becomes an adult; the day he forgives himself, he becomes wise. -Alden Nowlan, poet, novelist, and playwright (1933-1983)
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Author Archives: Michelle O'Neil
Executive Function
I have several phone calls to make. I have laundry to do. I am fixing Riley’s supplements. Where was I? Oh…I was going to call Lidi to see how she’s holding up since her dog died. Watching me spin my … Continue reading
At least there was Fonzie
We went to the county fair today. Riley went on three rides. Seth went on two. I went on two. Todd went on one. All of us wound up ill from motion sickness. Apparently, we have delicate compositions. I win … Continue reading
Posted in family, Uncategorized
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The Halloween Catalog
Every year a Halloween Costume catalog arrives in the mail. Riley desperately wants to flip through it. She wants to see the girlie girl costumes. She wants to see the animal costumes. She LOVES Halloween. The catalog calls to her. But … Continue reading
Appreciation for Dr. Bernadine Healy (August 4, 1944 — August 6, 2011)
-Former head of the NIH. -Former president of The American Red Cross -Professor of Medicine at Johns Hopkins -Former Chairman of the Cleveland Clinic Research Institute -Believed we should not close the door on the autism/vaccine link hypothesis.
Posted in appreciation
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A Breath of Fresh Air in Wisconsin
The kids and I left HT home and took a road trip to Wisconsin over the last few days. Just got back last night. Vast, open spaces. Ahhhh. I’ve got so much swirling around in my brain to write, I … Continue reading
Posted in appreciation, special needs, Uncategorized
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New Windows
We had more fun with the window guy. July was so FREAKING hot. Our windows were paper thin. The sun baked the back of the house every morning. The front of the house every afternoon. She’s a brick…..house. Therefore, it … Continue reading
Posted in appreciation, Uncategorized
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Theater Arts Camp – A Success!
Today was the last day of theater arts camp. Riley was the only kid with special needs and she was with an aide she didn’t know previously and kept the fact she had an aide undercover. Her aide was young, … Continue reading
Posted in appreciation, Asperger's, Love., music, special needs, special needs parenting, Uncategorized
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Two New Blogs to Love
It’s All About Me. It’s All About Me, is all about Chris Vartorella. She is a friend from chorus. She is hilarious. She’s an actress and she has performed with Dancing Wheels, an amazing local dance troupe which features those … Continue reading
Posted in appreciation, Windsong
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She Even Bought Me Breakfast!
What does author, mother of three girls with autism, and autism advocate Kim Stagliano have in common with the guys in the Cleveland cover band Almost Famous? Besides fake Slash’s curly hair? Both were on Fox News this morning. It … Continue reading
Posted in autism, bio-med, Cleveland, special needs parenting, Uncategorized
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Camel Toe Nation
I feel sorry for females in tight clothes. One of the things I love about being 42 is my absolute refusal to wear anything uncomfortable. To hell with that. At a recent Indians game, as we baked in the sun, … Continue reading
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The Teacher
At the end of four weeks of music camp, staff approached us and asked if we might consider sending the kids to two more weeks of theater arts camp. Music camp is an inclusion camp for typicals, and kids with … Continue reading
Posted in Asperger's, special needs
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Butter at Room Temp
I’m very temperature sensitive. The brain does not work so well when placed in an oven. Will write more when I cool off. Love.
Posted in Uncategorized
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Renaissance: : “a movement or period of vigorous artistic and intellectual activity.” -Webster’s
My computer is acting wonky, and I’m not even sure if this will post, so I’m keeping this short and sweet. The last day of camp the kids put on a Renaissance performance. Riley was a lead. Seth had lines … Continue reading
Posted in appreciation, Asperger's, autism, special needs
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Proud Little Mermaid
If any of you read my contribution to the Special Gifts anthology, you would know about our early experiences with swimming pools and Riley. The sensory bombardment of a locker room, a hot day, bright sun reflecting off the water, … Continue reading
Jingle is soooo famous
A puppy in Denver has a mad crush on Jingle. Read about it here.
Posted in Service dogs
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My Memoir Revisited
I heard something once, and I can’t remember where…but it was the notion that children, when they can’t sleep and keep demanding your attention…the glass of water….the “I can’t get to sleep,” and on and on….what is really happening is … Continue reading
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Checking in…
Busy week here, so I’m just going to post some pics from the last several days….Lake Erie at sunset… Mr. Seth swinging on a rope…. Gearing up for the July fourth bike parade. July 4th Indian vs. Yankees game (nosebleed … Continue reading
Posted in Cleveland, Uncategorized
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