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I was filled with excitement this week.  My week was busy and tiring, yet I couldn’t hold back the feeling that relief was on its way.  For the first time in ages, I was looking forward to Spring Break.  It … Continue reading →

I was going along my normal day.  I was trying to work down my “To Do” list of totally unpleasant chores.  I managed to get a work out in, and I was cleaning up.   I had just finished my post … Continue reading →

During my first IEP meeting I was asked what were my goals for my son.  I answered that I wanted E to be happy, healthy and well adjusted.  It was what I could I could think of on the spot.  … Continue reading →

I apologize. I let this blog become idle. It has sat, while my son grew and developed. He is now officially diagnosed on the Autism Spectrum.  I’m not going to go all the way back and try and make up … Continue reading →

After E’s second birthday, we settled into a bit of routine.  I tried my best to have play-dates despite E’s resistance.  I also looked into group activities.  From the time E was 9 months old, we were actively involved in … Continue reading →

We were at E’s second birthday.  It seemed unreal.  In so many ways we were doing so much better.  Our party was in our basement.  It was just neighbors and friends, but it was nice.  I found a ball pit … Continue reading →

With the introduction of signing, I was feeling encouraged by E’s progress.  He mastered signs fairly easily.  He even seemed to enjoy it.  He learned the sign for “go”, “play”, “help”, and “frog” His vocabulary grew each week. During therapy … Continue reading →

I once had a teacher in high school who introduced what he considered “The Axioms of History”.     They were simple statements of truth.  I’m sure I don’t remember them all.  I do remember a few. 1. Life isn’t … Continue reading →