So much of any holiday is out of Parker’s grasp considering that he isn’t able to eat by mouth. Let’s face it, food and holidays go hand in hand. Instead I try to incorporate the fun in other ways. Like in sight word lessons. We are on a label everything kick over here. I followed… [Continue Reading]
How to make a Snowman…..Parker Style
Mar 8, 12 By · 2 Comments
This winter has been one for the record books. Mild temperatures. Not enough snow for a Hero to be pulled around on his beloved sled. But the sick. Oh, have we had the sick. Parker is just now starting to get over his latest sinus infection. I love experiencing the seasons with Parker. The excitement… [Continue Reading]
Communicating with my non-verbal kid.
Feb 15, 12 By · 6 Comments
I’ve changed things up with Parker’s communication invitations lately. They aren’t the the perfectly set up displays I once created. Instead I have a basket of toys that change every few days. They stay the way Parker last left them, awaiting his return and the next time we spend communicating. Parker telling me via… [Continue Reading]
Speech (or no speech) and the kid with special needs.
Feb 7, 12 By · 14 Comments
A Facebook friend posted this today: From your child with special needs: “Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray the lord to give me words to speak. But if they never come this way, let my mommy know everything will be ok. Boy, howdy, did this one hit home. I’ve been thinking of… [Continue Reading]
Make Your Own Snow Paint and an Alphabet Activity
Feb 7, 12 By · 4 Comments
Yesterday Parker painted his alphabet letters with snow paint. Super simple stuff. Half glue, half foam shaving cream. Stir. I have a paint brush shown in this picture. I quickly discovered that Q-tips were much easier to use. I may have been too lazy to run downstairs to grab Parker’s art smock. I may have… [Continue Reading]
Welcome to Beirut by Susan F. Rzucidlo
Feb 6, 12 By · 12 Comments
Bright and early Saturday morning I headed up to a Utah Parent Partner meeting at the Utah Family Voices offices. It seems as though there are a few at Parker’s Pediatrician’s office who think I might be good at this kind of stuff….pointing parents in the direction of needed resources. Personally I think everyone else… [Continue Reading]
