Autism

Temple Grandin Gives Me Hope

Seems like anytime I send for an old-fashioned DVD from Netflix, it then sits around our house for weeks and…

15 years ago

Illness & Rare Moments of Clarity

When Cordy's teacher called me on Friday to tell me that Cordy was complaining of a sore throat, I wasn't…

15 years ago

Roller Coaster of Autism

Raising a daughter with autism is a lot like riding a roller coaster. One minute you're climbing high, watching your…

15 years ago

Finding the Right Fit

Earlier this week I sacrificed my morning sleep time for Cordy's annual IEP meeting. (If you're not a special-needs parent or…

15 years ago

Please Forgive The Bragging

I know it's generally considered bad form to brag. And bragging about how your kid is a genius is probably…

16 years ago

No One Said Special Needs & Smart Can’t Go Together

Last Wednesday was Cordy's first day of school, and while she had a lot of anxiety over it - like…

16 years ago

If I’m Wrong, I Don’t Want To Be Right

Cordy begins kindergarten next week. I know many moms tear up at the thought of the start of "formal" school,…

16 years ago

Disturbing School District Priorities

There are times when I will defend our local school district. Aaron is a product of that district, and had…

16 years ago

An Entirely Different Summer

Last week was Cordy's first week of summer camp. I drafted up a supplies list for Aaron to assemble for…

16 years ago

Graduation Day

Last week Cordy ended her final year as a preschooler. She had been through two years of half-day special needs…

16 years ago