Tag Archives: SPD

Mirrors

Posted on October 24, 2013 by Nana

Once upon a time there was a boy. He doesn’t feel like other boys. His mind whirls and whizzes and buzzes. His body fidgets and needs to move most of the time. The boy is spastic energetic. The boy’s teachers … Continue reading →

Posted in The Joy of Parenting, The Middleton, Thrice Exceptional | Tagged ADHD, Advice, Bullying, mental-health, Parenting, School, SPD, Special | 2 Comments

Hokey Pokey

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Nana

Today’s Daily Prompt asked about a time you did a complete 180 on something…turned yourself around. Made me think of the hokey pokey… Everyone’s done the hokey pokey, right? Altogether now! Put your right foot in, Put your right foot … Continue reading →

Posted in The Joy of Parenting, The Middleton, Thrice Exceptional | Tagged ADHD, Daily Prompt, Family, mental-health, Parenting, School, SPD, Therapy, TMan | 13 Comments

Dear Mom and Dad…

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Nana

Dear Mom and Dad, I want you to know what it’s like to be me. My brain runs like a washing machine powered by a Ferrari engine. It runs all the time and it runs fast, churning and tumbling ideas … Continue reading →

Posted in The Joy of Parenting, The Middleton, Thrice Exceptional, Working on Me! | Tagged ADHD, Advice, Family, mental-health, Parenting, SPD, Stress, The Middleton, Therapy, Thrice-Exceptional, TMan | Leave a comment

Special People…

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Nana

Have you seen this story? Waiter who refused to serve customers a viral hero. I would like to add my personal nod of thanks to Mr. Garcia. Also makes me ponder a bit. This little boy has down syndrome – … Continue reading →

Posted in Working on Me! | Tagged ADHD, Bullying, Family, Parenting, SPD, Special | 4 Comments

I refuse to change my child to make others more comfortable or alleviate my own embarrassment. I love his creativity, intensity, imagination and wit. I prefer… via I refuse to change my child….

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Nana | Leave a comment