tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33070850.post4820095379083054138..comments2024-02-11T21:07:18.897-05:00Comments on The adventures of tader baby: unsolicited thoughts and angertbonegrlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15051899488480345902noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33070850.post-37358387824285395582009-12-08T02:45:24.353-05:002009-12-08T02:45:24.353-05:00There's a huge support community both IRL and ...There's a huge support community both IRL and inside your computer waiting to support both you and your boys. You won't be alone. And to continue @Cate's "just because your children look typical" riff, it's actually the children with "invisible" needs whose parents can have the greater challenges. One minute with my son and most people know what's up, and accommodate (and expectations get lowered, sigh). <br /><br />Here are some posts I wrote recently for parents of younger children (basically the advice I wish I'd been given six years ago):<br /><br />On giving our kids visibility and respect along with accommodation:<br />http://www.blogher.com/you-may-approach-short-bus<br /><br />On why and how we fight for our kids and ourselves:<br />http://www.blogher.com/my-baby-rides-short-bus-interview<br /><br />On Letting the Internets Soothe and Support you:<br />http://www.blogher.com/let-internets-soothe-and-support-you<br /><br />On being a friend to parents of children with special needs:<br />http://www.squidalicious.com/2008/07/being-friend-to-parents-of-children.html<br /><br />As always, the very best of luck to you.Shannon Des Roches Rosahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18057806553670980068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33070850.post-44608605237551830392009-12-07T14:19:36.928-05:002009-12-07T14:19:36.928-05:00Hi,
I came across your blog and wanted to leave a...Hi,<br /><br />I came across your blog and wanted to leave a note.<br /><br />We all have the same fears. All of us. It is a bond that mothers of "special needs" kids have that separtes us--gives us unity.<br /><br />I have three boys--my oldest has SPD, and HFA (among other things). So I hear you on the idea that others don't "get it".<br /><br />My youngest son starts Developmental preschool today--litterally in an hour and half. I prayed he would be admited, and was thrilled that he was.<br /><br />I tell people all the time that I was the happiest mom to have ever been told her child was "special needs" that has ever lived. Labels come and go--getting your child the help he needs now is all that matters.<br /><br />Hang in there--<br />Hartley<br />hartleysboys.blogspot.comHartleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02463016780946119637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33070850.post-26429177981472987772009-12-07T13:20:16.075-05:002009-12-07T13:20:16.075-05:00Sending hugs. I completely get you.Sending hugs. I completely get you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33070850.post-61954709069326342042009-12-07T10:34:08.329-05:002009-12-07T10:34:08.329-05:00I hear you on this. There is nothing that drives ...I hear you on this. There is nothing that drives me crazier than comments that I'm overreacting and that my son is just acting like a typical two-year old. And when I try to explain SPD, I get looks like I am speaking Latin. Zach is more of a seeker than an avoider, which I think drives the "he's just a typical boy" comments even more. The school district would not have enrolled him in a SN preschool, and I would not be paying hundreds a month in extra therapy costs if his behavior was typical.Zach's Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02898102600333838524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33070850.post-10886907559978157092009-12-06T22:54:34.724-05:002009-12-06T22:54:34.724-05:00I hope you get good news on Tuesday. I have the s...I hope you get good news on Tuesday. I have the same feelings as you do. Ryan is still having trouble doing things in school (concentration, talking, etc) and he is so little he has to try harder. It will help them so much! Ryan has learned and grown so much from being in the preschool. I know how it is to read the reports. Even now. I still get teary eyed at every meeting.The Long Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02282963999913106492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33070850.post-51651417094613525402009-12-06T22:22:04.677-05:002009-12-06T22:22:04.677-05:00As an OT and Mom, you and the boys (well your fami...As an OT and Mom, you and the boys (well your family) are in my prayers, your blog reminds me daily to always look at a the 'whole' person! Some people think its the little things, but its those things that can make a huge impact on lives daily!! I pray that you qualify and that the boys receive the services that they need and deserve!!The Parsons Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00781313665513527525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33070850.post-52384091452759709432009-12-06T19:31:02.383-05:002009-12-06T19:31:02.383-05:00I'm so glad I found your blog, because I total...I'm so glad I found your blog, because I totally get it!! I really do! Ive had family members say to me "what is this sensory processing disorder" like snotty like WHAT IS IT....I get so tired of people not getting it. <br />I'm really sorry for the way your feeling. Family of all people are there to support us, not turn on us. If they don't understand, always know I do. And if you need to ever talk, I'm available!!Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03133112426691403173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33070850.post-57204509607054466392009-12-06T19:20:37.109-05:002009-12-06T19:20:37.109-05:00I can sympathize with your pain and anger, it was ...I can sympathize with your pain and anger, it was one such comment that ruined Thanksgiving for me. I hope your boys qualify and can get all the services they desperately need. Just because a child looks normal doesn't mean everything in their life is normal.Catiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16215260982536422697noreply@blogger.com