Tag Archives: autism poem

Welcoming Your Dissent: A Poem

Posted on January 8, 2013 by

I am striving to listen to respond to the message I need to be welcoming to your dissent There has to be room for dissent… or the ‘yes’ is meaningless Honouring you your self-determination is not about what is easier … Continue reading →

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This child does not deserve to be painted with my stress… A Poem

Posted on October 24, 2012 by

Today is just one of those days… I’m working hard on slowing it down… letting go of my agenda… responding to what my kid is REALLY saying… and remembering to breathe deeply… because this child does not deserve to be … Continue reading →

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Dear, Dear Friend: A poem for the blogosphere

Posted on May 14, 2012 by

Dear, Dear Friend: I await your posts… They make me laugh                                                                                            …and cry They educate me They make me wonder It seems your words come with me on my journey                                                                                                                                                           with my beloved child Sometimes your words make me feel … Continue reading →

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Autism and Poetry: The restorative power of language, mindfulness, and a sensory break

Posted on April 6, 2012 by

For the past 3 years H has been involved in a 6-8 week Art/Science program held at the nearby Blue Heron Reserve. This is a wonderful hands-on enrichment opportunity that is offered annually by his DL school, and for a … Continue reading →

Posted in acceptance, Anxiety, ASD, Aspergers, Autism, Behaviour, Communicate, Distance Education, Distributed Learning, Parent, Resiliency, Sensory Processing Disorder, SPD | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments