- 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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Category Archives: Asperger’s
“Maybe a singer, an astronaut, an artist, a wisdom teacher, an actor, a fashion designer, a mom…”
HT took the kids to the Great Lakes Science Center and came home with these photos. Of course upon seeing Riley in a space suit I thought of Temple Grandin’s quote. The one where she refers to NASA as “the largest sheltered … Continue reading
Posted in Asperger's
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Weird Inspiration
At the fireworks the other night, J & V, two little girls who live on our street showed up donned all in black, like ninjas. They’d taped glo-sticks all over themselves and were walking around in the dark. They set up camp near … Continue reading
Posted in Asperger's
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My Apologies to Kelle Hampton
There is an opportunity for healing here. Recently I began following the amazingly beautiful blog of, Kelle Hampton. She’s a professional photographer. Her pictures are gorgeous. She has a little tow-headed three year old daughter, and the most exquisite baby girl born just … Continue reading
Posted in Asperger's, autism, Parenting
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Touche’
Since she was tiny, we have done our best to correct Riley when she says something inappropriate. We know her heart, and know she doesn’t mean it, but sometimes she just comes across as bratty or rude, and well…she needs … Continue reading
Posted in Asperger's, autism, Parenting
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Moving in the Right Direction
Since I talked with the campers last week, Riley has been jumping out of bed, getting dressed (in fly outfits, complete with accessories) with zero prodding, and she’s raring to go each morning. She is having a great time. Being understood is a good thing. … Continue reading
Posted in Abraham, Asperger's, law of attraction, Parenting
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One Foot in Front of the Other
~~ I’d been itchin’ to get out in nature. Every place we’ve lived over the last ten years, I have found it. Hiking trails. Streams. Trees. Oh the trees. I love them so much. I got teary looking at a … Continue reading
Posted in Asperger's, family, Parenting
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Walking the Tightrope
Second day of camp, I pick them up and Riley’s been in the office for the last hour. Her eyes are red. She’s spent. She won’t talk about it. Todd is home, so we drop Seth off, and I take my girl … Continue reading
Posted in Asperger's, autism, disclosure, family, Parenting
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Feeling Lost
Two days ago, we had a couple of hours to kill before the kids’ last dance class of the season. Since dance is close to the Botanical Gardens, and since we have a season pass, we decided to spend some … Continue reading
Posted in Asperger's, marriage, Parenting
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Summer
So far, summer has been fantastic with a capital F! Hee-hee. It has been so nice to have some freedom. No schedule to adhere to (at least not until camp starts). I’ve given myself a pool pass as in, I’m not taking … Continue reading
Posted in Asperger's, family, marriage, Parenting
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Smart Girl/Sticky Situation
Yesterday, Ms. Riley was invited to an impromptu last day of school celebration at one of her friend’s houses. There were ten little girls. I walked her over to the school to meet the girls and then we all walked … Continue reading
Posted in Asperger's, Parenting
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She’s Back
After feeling progressively worse for the last six months or so, our beautiful daughter is back. The sweetness is back. Two weeks ago she could not climb this play … Continue reading
Posted in Asperger's, family, Unity church
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Returning the Cello
Today is the day we take Riley’s cello back to the violin store we’ve been renting it from. I gave her plenty of warning. Allowed her to spend a couple extra days with it. This morning, when it was time … Continue reading
Posted in Asperger's, cello
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Runnin’ on Faith
This is the Dr. Seuss house Riley made in clay class. I aged ten years during its construction. Here we are on the way to her art show yesterday. Here she is at her art show. Adorable, right? … Continue reading
Posted in Asperger's, family, marriage
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Asperger’s on Story Corps
Drama Mama brought this video to my attention. It made me cry. I love Joshua, and I love his mom.
Posted in Asperger's
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Cathy Bolton
I woke up this morning, itchin’ to write about Cathy Bolton. She was among a group of people on the Caribbean cruise I had the privilege of spending an evening in Puerto Rico with. It was my friend Betsy’s birthday celebration, and her … Continue reading
Posted in Abraham, Asperger's, caribbean cruise
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Intolerant of Cruelty
Monday at Girls On the Run, we discussed bullying. What it is. Ways to deal with it. What to do if it occurs. Riley did fine during the general discussion. She participated. She did fine throughout the warm up exercises. … Continue reading
Posted in Abraham, Asperger's, Girls On the Run, law of attraction
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Circle of Friends Rigamarole
Friday, we had a Circle of Friends meeting at our house. We played a game from Little Women called Rigamarole, where a story is started, and each person adds onto it, and it becomes very funny with all the twists and turns of ten … Continue reading
Posted in Asperger's, Circle of Friends
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A Better Day
No phenols in 24 hours and an extra long soak in epsom salts and Riley is a new person today. Happy. Playing. So engaged, dancing to Alvin & the Chipmonks in her room. Not one tear. Not one scream today. Trying not … Continue reading
Posted in Asperger's, bio-med, Parenting
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It Might Be the Juice
1:48 AM and I’m up because I need a fucking cup of tea. It’s a crutch in times of stress. Not the tea, the swearing. Wiped out, I went to bed at 10:00PM and tried to sleep. It didn’t take, because my … Continue reading
Posted in Asperger's, bio-med, law of attraction, Parenting
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Kids Do Well When They Can
One of the best books on dealing with challenging kids I’ve ever read was Dr. Ross Green’s The Explosive Child. It changed so much for us. Dr. Green has a radio talk show on Tuesdays and takes questions on how to help … Continue reading
Posted in Asperger's, Parenting
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