We Were Empty Nesters…For 2 Nights.
Independence. It’s what all of us parents want for our children with special needs. The opportunity that STEPS provided for Braden this week was nothing short of wonderful. He, his […]
Raising an Adult Son with Profound Autism
Independence. It’s what all of us parents want for our children with special needs. The opportunity that STEPS provided for Braden this week was nothing short of wonderful. He, his […]
Now Braden didn’t sleep at all last night. And this is not a one-off. Braden has had sleep issues since he was very young, which is common in individuals with […]
Since 2010 I’ve attended the Special Education Network In Asia (SENIA) conference yearly. After each, I return home recharged and excited about my role as a special education teacher in […]
Now Braden competed in a Triathlon today! Yes, you read that right. Swim Bike Run A Triathlon. Then Braden has been swimming since he was about a year old. When […]
Then When Braden was young, and it became clear to us just how severe his needs were, Mike and I came to a conclusion and understanding that Braden would be […]
A short blog post to explain my absence…more to come soon. It’s been quite a while since I’ve updated this blog. Watching Braden turn 18 has been extremely difficult for […]
Now Tonight during dinner, I heard the familiar sound (in our house) of a plate/cup/glass/something breakable, shattering from the kitchen, I calmly got up to survey the damage. “Braden, come […]
Then When Braden was young and got sick with a cold or what have you, we knew there was no way possible to get medicine down him. Seriously, it would […]
“Cause I’ve got a golden ticket I’ve got a golden ticket I’ve got a golden chance to make my way And with a golden ticket, it’s a golden day.” […]
You know that dream? The one where you’re in a department store or some other public place, and you’re, for some unexplainable reason, naked as a jaybird? You run from […]