Mar

31

Monday Headlines

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March 31, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Letter: Hope Hinges on IEP Team Response
As time goes by, you realize something is wrong. You hope it is nothing. You work up the courage to take your child to the doctor. You hope the doctor says it’s nothing. After never-ending tests/evaluations, the doctor confirms your greatest fear: Your child is disabled. A huge door […]

Mar

28

Free for All Friday

Posted by preciouschild

March 28, 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.

Mar

27

Thursday Tools

Posted by preciouschild

March 27, 2008 | Leave a Comment

With warmer weather slowly approaching, it might be time to start thinking about what we’ve actually got in the closet.
My Pool Pal makes swimsuits with floaters, and diapers, for the water. They can also make larger sizes customizable. Just a thought in case a dip is called for, but mama’s having trouble with […]

Mar

26

Definition Wednesday - Tetralogy of Fallot

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March 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment

What It Is
Tetralogy of Fallot has four key features. A ventricular septal defect (a hole between the ventricles) and many levels of obstruction from the right ventricle to the lungs (pulmonary stenosis) are the most important. Also, the aorta (major artery from the heart to the body) lies directly over the ventricular septal defect, and […]

Mar

25

Featured Tuesday Blogger

Posted by preciouschild

March 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment

What is your name and where do you live?
Trish Caldwell, Central Florida
Your website?
My New Normal
Your kids’ names, ages, and disabilities?
Makily (pronounced Muh - Kigh - Lee) Four years old. She has Emanuel Sydnrome.
Do you blog about their issues? What do you personally get out of that?
I blog about Makily often as she is […]

Mar

24

Monday Headlines

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March 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment

CMU Researchers Try to Answer Some Questions About Self-Control
CMU associate professor of psychology Mark Reilly along with experimental psychology graduate students Andrew Fox and Dennis Hand are one step closer to helping those that suffer from attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, improve their self-control.
Students with Disabilities Get an Extra Hand in Transition to College
It was Jennifer […]

Mar

21

Free for All Friday

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March 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment

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.

Mar

20

Thursday Tools

Posted by preciouschild

March 20, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Don’t forget to let me know of a specific need, and I’ll see if I can find something for you for these Thursday editions…
Today’s Tool: Adaptations by Adrian, adapted clothing.
From their website:
Our adaptive clothing features back-openings with hook and loop closures, side zippers and wide band elastic waists for easy dressing, fashion and comfort.
12 […]

Mar

19

Wednesday Definition

Posted by preciouschild

March 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment

It’s your turn!!
Have something you’ve got to be defined?  Confused about some terminology?
Ask…  And I’ll try to make it clearer for you.

Mar

18

Tired of the Fight

Posted by preciouschild

March 18, 2008 | 2 Comments

Cross-Posted at Sparks and Butterflies as well
Do you ever just get really really tired? Tired of it all? Tired of the drama… Tired of being the “responsible adult…” or the “responsible parent…” Tired of dealing with all the kids issues, and having to be on top of it all, and […]

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