Tag Archives: SPD

Mirrors

Posted on October 24, 2013 by

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 →

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Hokey Pokey

Posted on March 14, 2013 by

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 →

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Dear Mom and Dad…

Posted on February 1, 2013 by

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 →

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Special People…

Posted on January 24, 2013 by

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 →

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I refuse to change my child…

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….

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