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The Latest in Autism News
I subscribe to a number of autism related feeds on Facebook, with friends who are also interested in what is going on in the area of autism search for the cause and treatment. I tend to gravitate...
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The Katie Beckett Waiver and the Idaho Children’s System Redesign
When Bryan got his job in Spokane, we were thrilled to move away from the hustle and bustle of the West side of Washington State. When my Idaho cousins told me about the Katie Beckett program for...
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A Tragic Relationship With Autism
Honestly, I wasn’t sure how to start this post. I have had a lot of thoughts these past two weeks, especially after the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut. It simply has been...
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Joshua’s Improvements and Future Autism Treatment Goals
This Christmas Season has brought with it many things to delight in. The kids all get excited this time of year, and for the first time, Joshua has expressed verbal interest in preparing for...
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Flu and Cold Season Triumph
After the New Year, our household came down with the nasty flu that was going around: fever, congestion, and chest cough. It hit everyone and some of us got it harder than others. Joshua was down...
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“Sad Tooth, Sad Tooth…”
A few months ago, Joshua came up to me and said, “Mom! Mom!” and pulled me by the hand to the bathroom mirror in my room so he could show me he had a wiggly tooth. How exciting! I was amazed by how...
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What is Motor Planning?
When Joshua first got diagnosed with autism, so began the long journey of countless Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy appointments, with some Vision Therapy, and Bio-Feedback...
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Alternative Therapies Help Kids Recover
I have watched shows on autism where the conventional approaches to treatment are touted due to their scientific proof that they work, which they certainly do tremendous good. The discussion usually...
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Reflecting His Image Christian Life Coaching
I am sorry that I have been spotty with my blog posts the last few months. We’ve had some family issues we have been working through and one of the changes is next school year, all the kids will all...
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Thankful for Joshua’s Progress
Joshua had his annual IEP update back on October 9th and his parent/teacher conference on Tuesday and has already met most of the new goals set out for him at the IEP. I had such a feeling of...
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Hey! What’s new?
Wow! A lot has happened since I last posted on this blog. One thing is I lost the log in information, but we have also had a lot of changes after moving to Northern Idaho with the biggest one being...
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Social Thinking
I went to an incredible conference on Friday for work, but also so relevant as a mother to my children, Joshua with his autism, but also Michael with his Sensory Processing Disorder and Rachel with her...
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Family Milestone! We finally got a dog!
I have been wanting to get a dog for the kids for such a long time. When the kids were little, we simply had the desire but not the finances to take on a dog. Finding a dog that would be trained for...
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Birthday Party Planning is not such an easy task
Joshua’s birthday is at the end of the month and he is turning 11 years old. He has expressed the desire to have his party at Jump For Joy, a bouncy house establishment. Last summer, I bit the bullet...
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