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 · 13 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 · 2 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]
Snow Painting
Jan 25, 12 By · 7 Comments
It happened. Finally. It snowed. Snow. Finally Not so much as to be a hassle. Not too little to notice. Just enough. Snow used to be a sensory nightmare for a certain Brave Hero. It’s better now. Except that gloves aren’t tolerated. Even if hands are cold to the verge of frozen. Instead my littlest… [Continue Reading]
Flour-free Playdough Recipe
Jan 19, 12 By · 6 Comments
It took a long time before the Brave Hero would even think about touching playdough. Now, not only does he enjoy playing with it, he’s willing to explore new textures within it. So I made a batch of flour-free playdough, because of it’s reputation of being silky and soft. If you are a parent to… [Continue Reading]
