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Category Archives: special needs siblings
What a child with Asperger’s and her sibling would like you to know…
Yesterday I posted this on Facebook: “There are reports coming out that the CT school shooter had Asperger’s. Please on behalf of my sweet girl and others like her, PLEASE correct and stand up to any ignorance you see on … Continue reading
Posted in Asperger's, special needs siblings, Uncategorized
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Gratitude at Bedtime
He puts the bookmark in his book, and we say prayers and he tells me what he’s grateful for. Tucking Seth into bed, I look at his sweet face long and hard and this is what I tell him. “Seth. If ever … Continue reading
Posted in appreciation, special needs siblings
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Music Therapy
Last night was the music party which completed Riley’s year of music therapy. It was bitter sweet for me, because she will not be continuing with music therapy in the fall. Riley has a wonderful musical ear, which we tried … Continue reading
Hopeful Parents
I’m over at Hopeful Parents today. Hoping to be a better mother to my son. *It’s come to my attention that the HP site is not loading this piece properly. It takes a minute or two but it eventually comes … Continue reading
Lunch Time Compliments
We were sitting at the kitchen table for lunch yesterday, and I made a request, “Riley. Tell me something good about your brother!” Munching on a piece of apple* she said, “Well, he’s fun to play with and he does … Continue reading
Posted in appreciation, family, homeschooling, special needs siblings
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Sister Assist
The kids are taking a play-writing class. They worked on character development the first week, and this week they are to bring a scene, already written, back to class. One scene. Riley’s written two very lengthy ones, and could go … Continue reading
Posted in homeschooling, special needs siblings, Uncategorized
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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
((Hugs))
The only thing better than being a boy obsessed with Lego, and having a new Lego to put together… is when your sister, whom you adore, suddenly, inexplicably, begins sharing your interest with you. Here they are, beginning to work … Continue reading
She Has Buckets of Empathy
Today was the first day of this season’s Girls on the Run. I had the lesson prepared, my flashcards at the ready and was enjoying leading the new group. Seth usually hangs out in the gym while we meet. Smack … Continue reading
Posted in Asperger's, Asperger's girl, special needs siblings
Tagged Asperger's, asperger's girls, Glee, special needs siblings
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Speed Demon
Seth is a “typical” volunteer in Riley’s therapeutic dance class. While much of the class focuses on Riley, he also gets his time to shine. In this video he was pouring it on thick, because there was a photography student … Continue reading
Posted in special needs siblings, Uncategorized
Tagged Michael Jackson moves, special needs siblings
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The King’s Speech, Stuttering, Tics, PANDAS
The other night we went to see The King’s Speech. If you have not see it yet, I’m sure you’ve at least heard about this gorgeous movie. Colin Firth won an Oscar last night for his performance in it. The … Continue reading
Posted in special needs siblings, Uncategorized
Tagged PANDAS, special needs parenting, special needs siblings
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Seth’s Manifestation of His Puppy
One of the biggest regrets I had when I stopped blogging was not having the opportunity to share Seth’s puppy with you. Back in September, I did put up a piece about it over at my friend Betsy’s Autism Law … Continue reading
Posted in Abraham, law of attraction, special needs siblings
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German Shoulders
Read or listen On Tuesdays, Riley has music therapy at the Cleveland Music School Settlement. This has become a special time for Seth and I. We head to the lounge on the second floor, and I give him $0.35. He goes … Continue reading
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Tucking Seth in on his last day of first grade
“So how was your last day of school?” “Good.” “Did your teacher yell at anyone?” FYI his teacher in not one to yell at anyone ever…I just live to make him laugh with the irony of my questions. He’s used to … Continue reading
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Living Laughing Loving
This is what Seth picked out of the prize box at school. They get prizes in his class when caught doing something good. It’s a checkbook holder. He “thought it matched what we do in … Continue reading
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The Thrill of the Ride
Yesterday, I took my son to the Kalahari Indoor Waterpark. He had so much fun, riding the waves on an inner tube in the wave pool. He hasn’t been swimming for very long, and doesn’t like water hitting him in … Continue reading
Posted in family, marriage, Parenting, special needs siblings
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Girls On the Run Teaches Assertive Communication
Yesterday at Girls on the Run the lesson was about being assertive. We practiced using language to get our message across if someone is bothering us. Careful language, no blaming. No “you always…!” Or “you never!” No yelling. No ignoring ’til you lose your cool and explode. … Continue reading
Posted in Girls On the Run, special needs siblings
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Map of a Character
At school last week, Riley had to do a “character map” and of course she picked her favorite person, Seth, to focus on. I don’t know if you can read the above so I will type it out for you: Seth … Continue reading