It's Like This

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Transition to Adulthood

13. Reality Check
August 31, 2021
The Memory of an Elephant
My son hovers over me every time I open another box of lighting fixtures or cabinet handles for our new home.
The Role of a Lifetime
In anticipation of our move in the coming year, I’ve been sifting through old papers in my home office, trying to purge before the packing begins.
Prepping for the Long Haul
As your special needs child reaches high school, they tell you about all these things you need to do (legally, financially, educationally) in…
Assessments
I’m pretty sure every evaluation in my son's file dating back to 2001 notes that “the full assessment tool could not be completed in its entirety…
A Space of His Own
We’ve known for a while that our autistic son is going to continue to live with us for the near future, and very likely the far future, too.
How a Clothespin Might Save My Sanity
This little thing here? This cheap wooden contraption that hates the electric clothes dryer for making it obsolete? Well, it’s useful again, at least…
Getting Out
I had two opportunities this past week to get my son out of his regular hermit-like existence and do something fun with a group. We’ve been fairly…
What a Picture is Worth
Show, don’t tell. Or, at least show while you tell. That’s a cardinal rule around here. If you want my kid to do or learn something, show him what you…
The Right Track
Ready?
Can You Hear Me Now?
It takes a certain amount of skill and creativity to communicate successfully with this kid. We incorporate multiple strategies to explain things to him…
Your Current Wait Time Is...
It's your life And you can do what you want Do what you like But please don't keep a-me waiting Please don't keep a-me waiting 'Cause I’m So tired Tired…
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