Feb

29

Free for All Friday

Posted by preciouschild

February 29, 2008 | 4 Comments

It’s a Free-for-All!
Got a rant?
Got a praise?
Good news?
Bad news?
Share in the comments whatever’s pressing on you.

Feb

28

Thursday Tools

Posted by preciouschild

February 28, 2008 | 3 Comments

JCnaturals products…  Here’s a bit about them:
JCnaturals was birthed when our son, Jaden, was diagnosed with a disorder within the Austism Spectrum called Asperger’s Syndrome (Jaden’s Story). In researching ASD, we discovered a link between ASD and the chemicals found in foods and household products (Our Brochure); therefore, we removed chemicals from our home, [...]

Feb

27

Definition Wednesday: Fragile X Syndrome

Posted by preciouschild

February 27, 2008 | 1 Comment

Chromosomal abnormality of the X chromosome, associated with mental retardation, hyperactivity, enlarged testees, and rambling perseverative speech.
Definition Source:  Dictionary: For Parents of Children with Disabilities

—noun

a widespread form of mental retardation caused by a faulty gene on the X chromosome.

[Origin: 1980—85]

Definition Source: Dictionary.com

Fragile X syndrome is a genetic condition that causes a range of [...]

Feb

26

Featured Blogger

Posted by preciouschild

February 26, 2008 | 7 Comments

Interview with Kim Ayres from Scotland, author of Ramblings of the Bearded One  http://kimayres.blogspot.com) and father of Meg who has Down’s Syndrome
What is your family structure?
My wife and I have been together for over 17 years. We have 2 children of our own, 3 older children from my wife’s previous marriage (now grown up and [...]

Feb

25

Monday Headlines

Posted by preciouschild

February 25, 2008 | 3 Comments

Legislation Aims to Reduce Transfer of Aides
Educators and parents seem pleased with two bills aimed at decreasing the number of times a special needs aide can transfer.
Michelle Martin, a parent of a 14-year-old with the neurogenetic disorder Angelman’s Syndrome, thinks the passage of either bill would give her son more continuity in the classroom and [...]

Feb

22

** Updated - Thursday Tools

Posted by preciouschild

February 22, 2008 | 1 Comment

***
Update: Michelle was kind enough to allow me to reprint the recipe here. Thanks, Michelle!
***
Jacqui’s Casein-Free Mock Cottage Cheese
 

 
Note: Glutino brand crackers pictured are Gluten-Free but are made in a facility that processes dairy containing products. The label states that the crackers may contain trace amounts’ of milk. Be aware of this if you [...]

Feb

22

Free for All Friday

Posted by preciouschild

February 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Got something to say? Say it here!
Rant rave… Whatever, just get it out.

Feb

20

Definition Wednesday

Posted by preciouschild

February 20, 2008 | Leave a Comment

About every other Wednesday, I like to throw the ball to you.  Instead of me presenting a definition…  What do you need defined?  Did a word, therapy, diagnosis, medication or something else get thrown at you that you didn’t understand?
Let me know, and I’ll do my best to find the answer for you.

Feb

19

Featured Blogger

Posted by preciouschild

February 19, 2008 | 1 Comment

Today’s featured blogger is Donna Ross-Jones of Autism Day by Day.
Interview:
I am Donna Ross-Jones and I live in Studio City, CA.  http://autismdaybyday.blogspot.com is my blog. I have two children, my daughter Evyn is 14 and my son Nicholas (who has autism) is 9 years old.
I blog about reality. I share our life experiences in [...]

Feb

18

Dealing with the Unknown

Posted by preciouschild

February 18, 2008 | 4 Comments

One of the hardest parts of parenting children with special needs, mentally speaking, is the unknown.
From wondering whether your child will get enough of an education to survive on their own as an adult, all the way to wondering if your child will survive the night.  Those unknowns can be really really difficult.
Take Joseph…  Will [...]

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