Bio Medical
his first B-12 shot was yesterday. With it he takes Folic Acid to help keep him form being hyper.
His reaction an hour after was running and spinning in circles for a few minutes. I also know the injection stung a bit. We are looking into nasal spray.
Today was great. He is more responsive. He was not as loud as usual while we were out eating. I see a bit of an improvement from one shot. I can't wait to see what happens as we progress.
I asked him to look at me and usually he won't for long but today. He did for about a second longer than usual. You have no idea how that one second longer means the world to me.
Parts-of-an-angel
Parts-of-an-angel
Originally uploaded by Sara J. Smalley
inspired. my son always inspires me. he has autism. although he doesn't communicate the way you or i do, what he has to say is beautiful. he loves music, he can read since he was 14 months old and is 4 now. he reads at about a 3rd grade level now. he learns at an unbelievable rate. his memory is amazing. i often get frustrated because of our communication barrier but he has taught me patience. because of him i am a better person.
i find that i do not pre- judge people like i used to. sad, i know. when i hear a child crying or screaming at a store i never judge the parents. i have had my fair share of meltdowns. people are quick to judge my parenting when my son is over stimulated from his surroundings and the only way he knows how to release is sometimes by yelling. i also wear my son in an ergo on my back. i get mixed reviews from the public but i could really careless. it keeps him not only safe but comfortable. he has horrible sensory issues and when in a crowded place needs a lot of sensory help. carrying him on my back really helps to relieve that stress for the both of us.
anyway i could write a book on our experiences but i will save that for later.
How many IEP's does it take to screw in a lightbulb?!?!
----------------- Bulletin Message -----------------
From: ASD Parent Advocate
Date: Jun 2, 2008 6:53 AM
How many IEP meetings does it take to change a lightbulb?
Thanks to Amy for posting this!
Body: If team members were asked "How many IEP meetings does it take to change a
light bulb," this is what I imagine they might say:
Parent - "The light bulb is not the only thing that's burnt out.
"
General Education Teacher - "No one said I was going to have to teach
changing light bulbs.
"
Case Manager - "If you hadn't wanted so many hours of service in that room,
maybe the light bulb wouldn't have burned out.
"
Transition Coordinator - "I think they cover that in life skills.
"
Special Education Teacher - "We don't need a light bulb, it's not like
they're reading or writing.
"
Special Education Director - "We'll have to just keep changing his placement
until we find a room that has a light bulb.
"
Resource Teacher - "The side benefit is that we'll have to bring them up
from the basement.
"
Teaching Assistant - "We don't really need a new light bulb, there's enough
light coming off the television.
"
School District Attorney - "The regulations don't require light in the
timeout room.
"
Dean of Discipline- "Is there supposed to be a light in the time-out room?"
Assistive Technology Team - "First, we have to determine that the light
bulb's really burnt out and then we can trial a flashlight.
"
School Nurse - "I don't know how many it will take to change the light bulb,
but all the special ed children will have to go home until we do.
"
Secretary at the meeting - "O.K.
then, how many minutes of light are we
allotting in the IEP?"
Special Education Director - "We are willing to provide nightlights and
maybe open the door a crack; we feel this is more than educationally
appropriate and all Rowley requires.
"
Teacher - (Sobbing) "What do you people expect from us anyway!"
Parent - "I don't understand why you're being so difficult, it's not like
we're asking for a chandelier.
"
School Psychologist - "The children are just lazy.
If they really wanted to
learn they'd study by candle light like Abraham Lincoln.
"
Janitorial Custodian - "I'd like to help you, but I'm not a part of the IEP
team.
"
Dean of Discipline - Dean of Discipline - "I'm just here to make sure we
write it as 'change the light bulb.
' The minute anyone uses the word,
'screw' this meeting is over.
"
Special Education Attorney - "The light bulb is the least important thing
that needs to be changed in that classroom.
"
http://specialedlaw. blogs. com/home/2008/05/how-many-iep-te.
html#more
in his world
in his world
Originally uploaded by Sara J. Smalley
this is a view into his world. from my perspective. I see him do this with his toys very often. It is one of his "stims" . I always wonder if there is a specific pattern to it or if it is just random placement of the animals.
another view
another view
Originally uploaded by Sara J. Smalley
here is a closer perspective!! he has to have a certain amount of space in between each animal.
Ahhhhhhhh!!!!
Ahhhhhhhh!!!!
Originally uploaded by Sara J. Smalley
3 yrs old and living with Autism. He has his moments of outbursts. Here he is yelling at his reflection in the TV.
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