Jan

31

Thursday Tools - Online Groups

Posted by preciouschild

January 31, 2008 | 2 Comments

One things that seems very universal in terms of parenting special needs kids is feeling solitary.  Like you’re the only one dealing with it and everyone else has “normal” lives.  It’s isolating.
I belong to an online group at Cafe Mom.  There are tons more…  check out the social groups in any social networking site you [...]

Jan

30

Definition Wednesday

Posted by preciouschild

January 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Today is definition Wednesday, but I thought I’d take a bit of a departure for my usual topical thing and ask you…
Are there any terms that you’ve run into recently that you would like defined?  It could be diagnosis, therapies, tools…  Let me know!

Jan

29

Tuesday Blogger - On Hold

Posted by preciouschild

January 29, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Tuesday Blogger is on hold until I get some interviews in…  I’ve currently go 4 outstanding, and let’s face it - these are busy mommas!  I don’t feel right pressuring them.  So, I’ll continue to find more, send out more interviews, and hopefully someday soon there’ll be a backlog, which is good!

Jan

28

Monday Headlines

Posted by preciouschild

January 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Experts Call for New Approach to ADHD
The study showed that only about half of children diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, exhibit the cognitive defects commonly associated with the condition.
There’s Still Hope if Someone’s Heart is Out of Control
McKenzie Meza is just 8 years old, but she has a story that cuts to the [...]

Jan

25

Free for All Friday

Posted by preciouschild

January 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment

So!  Did someone tick you off?  Make you mad?  Make you sad, glad etc? (I could so go into Dr. Seuss territory so I’ll just stop.)
Here’s your chance to vent - good or bad.  Share!

Jan

24

Thursday Tools

Posted by preciouschild

January 24, 2008 | 1 Comment

So I was just sitting here scouring my brain, trying to come up with a tool to highlight for today.  Commenters (ahem) have not been forthcoming with what they use, or questions about what to use in a given situation.
Lo and behold, I went to check out Kyron’s updates - and what do we have?  [...]

Jan

23

Some Links You Should See

Posted by preciouschild

January 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment

For those parents dealing with Autism, a few links for you.
The mom who sent this to me is a huge advocate and a true resource.  She has two children, both are special needs.  It’s her youngest that has Autism.
She notes that you’ll want to read them all in order - and it will take a [...]

Jan

23

Definition Wednesday - Central Auditory Processing Disorder

Posted by preciouschild

January 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment

A condition in which there is an inability to differentiate, recognize or understand sounds while both the hearing and intelligence are normal.(In technical terms, a central auditory processing disorder is a disease of the auditory pathways from the bulbar cochlear nuclei to the auditory cortex in the temporal lobe. Structures involved in such [...]

Jan

22

Records? Keep ‘em.

Posted by preciouschild

January 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Click here to see an awesome post by Donna explaining the need to keep your child’s records properly.

Jan

22

Featured Blogger Tuesday

Posted by preciouschild

January 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Our featured blogger today is Kyron from The Special Parent. Go give her some love
Interview:
SNP: What is your name (Online handle is fine) and where do you live (generically is fine)?
My name is Kyron Arambula and I live in a suburb of Atlanta, GA
SNP: Your website title and url?
The Special Parent [...]

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