1. All about AAC, ABA and IEP A few years ago I had no idea what these acronyms stood for, but then I became the mama of a kiddo with Childhood Apraxia of Speech and Sensory Processing Disorder. This month I've learned all about Individualized Education Plans, Applied Behavior Analysis and Augmentative and Alternative Communication devices. The special needs journey is all about educating myself so that I can be the best advocate for Jackson. 2. My Favorite Etsy Shop has Speech Therapy Continue Reading
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9 Things THIS Special Needs Mom Does
1. I Grieve And it's not a one time thing. I grieved after receiving Jackson's diagnosis. Grief found me again a few weeks ago when I saw that diagnosis written in black and white. And just last week, I sat in the sugar sand, looking out at the turquoise ocean and was surprised when the tears slid down my face. I grieved at the thought of going home; of returning to daily therapy appointments and a life that often feels lonely. I wanted to stay there; captivated by the waves. I wanted a few Continue Reading
The Gotcha Day Giveaway Winner Is….
We had such a fun day yesterday celebrating adoption and our Forever Family. We ate chocolate sprinkled donuts for breakfast, took cupcakes to the speech therapists, and celebrated with friends and as a family. And we ate Happy Meals. Or at least John and I did. Jackson didn't touch his nuggets or his fries. I told him I would have chosen a fancier place for his Gotcha Day meal if I knew he wasn't going to devour his Happy Meal the way he normally does. Yesterday during Jackson's speech Continue Reading