Oct

31

Definition Wednesday

Posted by preciouschild

October 31, 2007 | Leave a Comment

This week’s definition: Autism
Autism is a brain disorder that often interferes with a person’s ability to communicate with and relate to others. People with autism have different interests and behaviors from most people. In autism, the different areas of the brain fail to work together.
Definition source: WebMD

Autism (sometimes called “classical autism”) [...]

Oct

30

Featured Blogger Tuesday

Posted by preciouschild

October 30, 2007 | Leave a Comment

**Edited to add Steph’s interview **
Today’s blogger is someone I’ve known online via the various incarnations of our online journals (before blogs people) for years… Well before we had kids. As fate would have it, we both ended up being blessed by kids with special needs.
I’d like to introduce Steph from Sylvie’s Place. [...]

Oct

29

Celebrities and Their Children

Posted by preciouschild

October 29, 2007 | 3 Comments

Here’s an article from The Irish Independent about Colin Farrell’s feelings on having a child with disabilities.

Hollywood superstar Colin Farrell yesterday opened his heart and revealed that his four-year-old son James is a special-needs child. The renowned Irish actor revealed that his treasured son was born with a rare [...]

Oct

27

Q & A Friday

Posted by preciouschild

October 27, 2007 | 1 Comment

Fridays are the days I’ll answer questions sent in by the readers. So send ‘em on in! If I don’t know, I’ll tell you who does.  Oh - and you can get personal too.  I’m in this with you.
Robin said: Yea for you - I’ve always thought of doing something like this. [...]

Oct

25

Tools That Rule

Posted by preciouschild

October 25, 2007 | 6 Comments

OK parents it’s time for interactivity…  You tell me what you need to see here…  You comment and tell me what tools do you need?  I’ll search them out on Thursdays.
Looking for the latest in hospital beds?  Latest learning tools?  Wheelchairs?  Books?  Magazines?
What could you use?

Oct

24

Definition Wednesday

Posted by preciouschild

October 24, 2007 | Leave a Comment

This week’s definition: ADD and ADHD
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurobehavioral disorder that affects 3%-5% percent of all American children. There are several types of ADHD: a predominantly inattentive subtype, a predominantly hyperactive-impulsive subtype, and a combined subtype. ADHD is usually diagnosed in childhood, although the condition can continue into the adult [...]

Oct

22

Portsmouth School Board’s ADHD Flier Draws Fire

Posted by preciouschild

October 22, 2007 | 4 Comments

A few acronyms spelled out for you that appear in the article so you’re not lost in alphabet soup:

ADHD: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
CHADD: Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, is a national non-profit, tax-exempt (Section 501 (c) (3) ) organization providing education, advocacy and support for individuals with AD/HD.
AMA: American [...]

Oct

19

How This is Going to Work

Posted by preciouschild

October 19, 2007 | 6 Comments

In order for this site to be a functional resource for others, I’ve devised a schedule I plan to adhere to.  It’ll take a week or so to get into the swing of things, but I’ll get there.

Monday:  Headlines

A news story on children with disabilities I find interesting with some commentary.

Tuesday:  Featured Blogger

I’d like to [...]

Oct

18

Child No. 2

Posted by preciouschild

October 18, 2007 | 1 Comment

My youngest child, Logan, has special needs in a completely different category from his brother. Logan’s now 5 and just started kindergarten.

Oct

17

Child No. 1

Posted by preciouschild

October 17, 2007 | 2 Comments

I thought I’d tell you about both my kids, and what we live with with each of them, to give you an idea of where I’m coming from. Today, I’ll introduce you to Joseph, my first born.

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