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Feet on Ground… Heart in Hand… Be Yourself…

Posted on May 12, 2013 by

I know one thing for certain… I am not going to get this whole motherhood thing completely right. I know there are things I do well, and that there are also things I need to work to do better. I … Continue reading →

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Sunday Morning at Our House: loving ordinary

Posted on May 5, 2013 by

Craig is streaming Bugs Bunny cartoons and I am checking emails and reading blogs. The dining room table is shaking with his laughter – which makes it hard to type – but adds joy to my world. I love that … Continue reading →

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Today is April 1st and you all know what that means…

Posted on April 1, 2013 by

This is a repost from April 1st of last year. It seems relevant still: It is Sunday morning – and I asked H to help me with this post. I want to talk with him about Autism Awareness/Acceptance. It is … Continue reading →

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Perspectives on Perspectives… Musings and more…

Posted on February 12, 2013 by

I am presenting at the Student Services Training Day in my own school district this week. I have been given the honour of putting together the keynote address and will open with H’s presentation ‘Dear Teacher: A Letter from H’ … Continue reading →

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Social Hangover…

Posted on January 1, 2013 by

Anyone else have a social hangover? Fortunately, Craig and I are on the same page. He says we should just hole up in our burrow and embrace the priorities of Hobbits… (Well, maybe really geeky Hobbits…) Second breakfasts… Tweensies… Afternoon … Continue reading →

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Nurturing Neurodiversity: I cannot stop the Sea

Posted on December 8, 2012 by

Again and again come waves on the beach sometimes rhythmic and predictable soothing in their meter the iambic pentameter of life Then crash and tumble you are hit with the tide the rogue happening that caught you unaware there is … Continue reading →

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Supporting Special Interests: Strength-based opportunities for development

Posted on October 28, 2012 by

H has been working on a project for weeks and weeks… I believe, however, that he has been planning it in his head for months. The potential for skill development embedded within this sort of self-directed special-interest project is enormous! … Continue reading →

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Autism… and Mexico and Family and Inclusion and…WOW!

Posted on August 17, 2012 by

“When I asked H to help me with packing today… he got all excited. Turns out he though I asked him about “hacking”… Love that kid! And Yay!! Work at SFU [working at the university] is done – so I … Continue reading →

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The Beauty of Conversation Unplugged: “Mom ~ I love you!!”

Posted on June 25, 2012 by

Today H and I  were heading into the big city. It was close to a two hour trip and we agreed to have a no technology drive. That meant no iPad, iPod or laptop in the car for H… and … 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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