I had an idea for some posts that I thought needed pictures. And I'm not really clear on the whole copyright/crediting thing for pictures found on the internet. So I decided I would use photos. Ah this would be great I could get exactly what I wanted.. First problem; where is my camera? Okay I … Continue reading Where’s My Camera or Why I stopped Blogging
One Size Does Not Fit All
Is This A Flaw In Psychology & Education? I wonder about the universality of the principles which provide the basis of Behaviour Modification Therapy. Behaviour Modification is firmly based on the concept that behaviour can be encouraged by positive reinforcement and reduced by withdrawal of positive reinforcement. I agree with this, it often works. However the … Continue reading One Size Does Not Fit All
Does Autism Need A Cure?
I know personally I would not want a cure for my autism. Even as it stands with all the anxiety, the pain and all the sickness, I like the way I think. I don't understand how neurotypical (normal) people think. I want to be me! Personally I think there are contributors to what we know … Continue reading Does Autism Need A Cure?
Welcome to Mother’s Day Part 3
Part 1 is here Part 2 here. So now I have a little time to myself, right? Ha! It’s Mother’s Day and we have 2 Grandmothers that for some unknowable reason want to see my children. My theory is they are lying but they keep denying it, so I take my children to them … Continue reading Welcome to Mother’s Day Part 3
I Prefer Raising An Autistic Child
I hate to say it, and it hasn't come up they are all ASD diagnosed, but the idea of having a normal child in my care full time is terrifying. I'm sure I would love my neurotypical (typical brained) child, there are lots of kids I like & even love who may not all be … Continue reading I Prefer Raising An Autistic Child
For Goodness Sake Tell the Poor Kid He/She has Autism
I have heard the arguments against telling a child they have a disability. But I am assuming it is only with mild, invisible disability like autism where this is followed through. First let me say that although I am comparing autism to real disabilities like blindness or amputation, the suffering isn't comparable. I just want … Continue reading For Goodness Sake Tell the Poor Kid He/She has Autism
Why I Started a Blog
I started a blog because: I am extremely arrogant & think the world needs to hear my voice. I thought no one would read it. People I annoy with my endless prattling; volunteers, therapists, etc., would be given an escape route, they could pretend to read my blog instead of pretending to listen to me. My … Continue reading Why I Started a Blog
Parable Homework
Note sent to school - Dear (Identity Protected), Tabitha was unable to finish her Religious Education homework assignment because we consider the assignment to be irreligious and inappropriate. As the saying goes… “Lo and from the mountains did come a priest. Many days had he walked so when he came upon the house of a … Continue reading Parable Homework
Welcome to Mother’s Day Part 2
Part 1 here. Now for presents. We have learned our lesson; with 4 kids, 2 dogs & 4 cats (they’ll come back for gift wrap) jumping on, off, up & down on the bed it becomes hard to hold onto the breakables while the dog walks on your face to reach to smell if the … Continue reading Welcome to Mother’s Day Part 2
Welcome to Mother’s Day Part 1
This year my Mother’s Day started a little early, shortly after midnight (it was only a little after 11:50 she declared the next day). I thought the teen wandering mindlessly through the room might be sleepwalking… “What do you want?” in case she was awake. “Sharpener.” She might still be sleepwalking; I walked & talked … Continue reading Welcome to Mother’s Day Part 1
