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Raising Autism Awareness

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Are Labels Really Necessary?

I realize that there is a difference between saying my children are autistic as opposed to saying my children have autism. The first statement defines the child...kind of like race or gender. The second statement describes an aspect of the child...similar to eye or hair color. The question then becomes: are labels necessary?  Why do we have labels anyway? Is it an honest-to-goodness effort to bring awareness to disabilities or is it simply another way to separate us into categories based on a norm? What are your thoughts?

Parents of Kids with Special Needs Get Asked the Oddest Questions

I know people mean well when they make certain comments or ask questions related to your child's disability, but sometimes all I can do is shake my head in amazement.

I personally don't think that I would be able to ask a parent some of the questions that I have been asked in the past. I believe some part of me would be hesitant,  not knowing how the question may come out or the emotional impact it may have on that parent.

My favorite questions/comments:
1. Will he ever be able to live on his own?
Answer: Some kids WITHOUT disabilities grow up to be adults still living at home.

2. He needs to be more organized and keep up with his classwork/homework.
Answer: Ummmm...yeah.

3. I don't know how you do it.
Answer: It's called parenting.

4. I'm so sorry (when they learn about your child's disability).
Answer: Why? Who died?

Check out the link below to read the entire blog from Today's Parent:

http://www.todaysparent.com/blogs/special-needs-parenting/parents-of-kids-with-special-needs-get-asked-the-oddest-questions/

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Halloween Safety Tips for Children with Special Needs

10 Halloween Safety Tips for Children with Special Needs By: National Lekotek Center - http://pinterest.com/pin/105553184990201004/?s=3&m=blogger

Mommy Madness

What was I thinking taking a day off...and letting the kids stay home too??? My youngest son has been up since 4am reading his words dictionary and he's only on the letter "G"!