Tag: Neurodiversity
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Seasons, honeymoon, exhaustion.
Special Education services and relationships pause when summer starts. So we enrolled Jeanne in a brand new Autism ABA therapy school. They call it “the honeymoon phase” when a child is on their best behavior in a new environment with one-on-one time with adults. The end of school is exhausting and then you pile on…
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Slowing things down when the world sprints. Success at the Dentist!
Jeanne had her teeth cleaned last week. CUE THE FANFARE! Break out the confetti. She made it through a whole appointment for the first time in nearly 2 years! Smiles in Motion in Chippewa Falls, WI specifically, has been a wonderful partner for Jeanne’s dentistry. Jeanne can let some stress go by playing before and…
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When my kids are triggered, I’m triggered. My struggle for calm.
Juggling five family member’s schedules, needs, wants, emotions, food preferences, clothing preferences, therapy schedules, doctor visits, illnesses… it’s too much. I struggle to separate behaviors from my child when I am triggered. The more often and more heavily I am triggered, or stuck in a funk, the faster I am to lose perspective. My goal…
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I disagree. I’m getting a second opinion with Specialist superheroes.
As a parent who needs help for your child, do not be afraid of hurting the feelings of healthcare professionals. Move on if you need to. You can consult another doctor if you do not agree with one doctor’s opinion. I disagreed with our pediatrician’s approach and assessment and was shocked at our treatment when…
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