So one of the most amazing things about raising our special needs son Andrew is the joy he finds in the things most of us overlook or take for granted. His laughter and unfiltered happiness is absolutely contagious and we can never seem to get enough of his smile. Tonight he discovered the fort that…
Autism Spectrum Radio: A Parent’s Perspective (Mine!)
So I was on a radio show yesterday (my very first one!) and though I don’t foresee a career in this medium (I hear you have to have a specific face for that and I’m pretty sure I don’t qualify) I really enjoyed myself and would definitely do it again. The show was featured on…
Why I FINALLY Joined the PTA
They’re tucked towards the back of the modest sized campus; four portable classrooms in the left corner, dedicated to the special education students that comprise a healthy chunk of the overall student population at the school. At any given time you can see these K-6th graders walking around campus, assisted by an aide or teacher,…
Special Needs Ryan Gosling: Hey Girl, Week 11
Ryan Gosling’s been MIA around here lately and I have to say that things just haven’t been the same. So today I bring you Ryan, in all of his Gosling Glory, doing what he does best; cheering me up and keeping me focused after another week of special needs parenting: It’s good to…