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What is Sensory Processing Disorder?
August 16, 2010 – 8:00 am | 9 Comments
What is Sensory Processing Disorder?

Recently I have seen a rise in the number of articles, Facebook posts, and even tweets claiming to define what Sensory Processing Disorder is.  This should be good news, and it is — mostly.  But, …

What is Auditory Processing?
June 16, 2010 – 6:24 am | One Comment

Republished by Blog Post PromoterAuditory Processing, like visual processing, can be difficult to diagnose. In fact, auditory processing most often goes hand in hand with visual processing disorder because they are both neurological disorders …

Tips To Make Vacations Fun For Every Member Of The Family
June 13, 2010 – 9:44 pm | No Comment

The excitement of going on a family vacation can be matched only by the stress parents experience as they prepare for the excursion. Parents of children with disabilities have special considerations to keep in mind, including the mode of transportation, the accessibility of accommodations, whether the activities will be appropriate for all members of the family and even special dietary needs.

Who Could Possibly Want HIV+ Children?
June 10, 2010 – 7:00 am | 5 Comments

Republished by Blog Post PromoterI wrote an interesting letter yesterday.  An orphanage caring for  HIV+ children recently partnered with an adoption agency that was happy to work with them and eager to find families …

Going Batty: Ten Lessons in Transitions
June 5, 2010 – 7:34 am | 2 Comments

I learned a long time ago that AJ, my oldest, is a child who needs structure. So, when the school year ends and summer begins my disorganized child goes a little batty…and so do I.
Unfortunately, …

HIV+ Adoption: Filling the Room
May 13, 2010 – 8:00 am | One Comment
HIV+ Adoption: Filling the Room

The interest in adopting HIV+ children is growing at a rapid pace.  I saw this myself last week when I attended the Christian Alliance for Orphans Summit in Minneapolis.  It was a wonderful conference full …

Adoptive Mom: Australia Bound
May 9, 2010 – 7:38 am | 4 Comments

“Do you want to go to Australia with me?” My husband asked casually while I stood at the stove cooking the taco meat for dinner the other night.  Such a ridiculous question didn’t warrant an …

Racing to Find a Cure
May 4, 2010 – 9:04 am | 2 Comments
Racing to Find a Cure

Since May is National Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC) Awareness Month I am going to tell everyone about TSC, how our family has been affected, and what you can do to help!
What is TSC?
Tuberous sclerosis complex …

What if Jesus Has HIV?
March 12, 2010 – 8:00 am | 2 Comments
What if Jesus Has HIV?

It was our childrens’ favorite moment of the church service.  The trays holding small cups of wine were being passed down the aisle.  With many little ones, this is a precarious moment each Sunday, but …

Yes, I have that kid
January 26, 2010 – 12:01 am | One Comment

So, this is why I have no friends, eh? Either that or they are intimidated by my beauty and since I have gained 15 pounds and developed a mustache of freckles I don’t think that is the case.
With a special needs son this is going to be a problem for a long time. But how do I solve it?