My son and his sister have recently started running in a Y youth program. End goal, to run a 5 k by summer! So far so good after two meetings. My daughter isn't quite as enthused about it as my son (she takes after me LOL), but my son informed me "I like running!!!" Dad is very happy!
With his motor skill issues, my son is not the most coordinated or fast on the reflexes...but both my husband and I feel that it is important to exercise his mind as well as his body. Still, I have been reluctant to sign him up for the more competitive kids sports leagues in our area (cost is also a factor...why are kids sports so expensive??? Topic for another day, different blog).
So, we have found ways to encourage him to be athletic - swimming, karate and running are three wonderful things that allow him to be a part of youth sports and play to his strengths. These are things he is good at, as good as his peers if not better. That sense of accomplishment and pride he gets will go a long way as he gets older. I hope too, that it will help maintain his naturally self confident personality as he matures - esp. during the teen years, when self confidence and social acceptance aren't always so easy to come by.
Friday, May 8, 2009
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Jim Carey...A List Celebrity
and Summa Cume Laude graduate of Google U posted this article at Huff-Po the other day.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jim-carrey/the-judgment-on-vaccines_b_189777.html
and the marvelous rebuttle over at Respectful Insolence:
http://scienceblogs.com/insolence/2009/04/fire_marshall_bill_discusses_vaccines.php
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jim-carrey/the-judgment-on-vaccines_b_189777.html
and the marvelous rebuttle over at Respectful Insolence:
http://scienceblogs.com/insolence/2009/04/fire_marshall_bill_discusses_vaccines.php
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Susan Boyle...I love you!
I just watched the You Tube clip of her amazing...amazing isn't the right word...I can't think of the right word...performance on Britain's Got Talent. I was floored. I was moved and brought to tears.
I found her story on the blog Crunchy Con and clicked on the link about her backstory: http://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/news/2009/04/12/britain-s-got-talent-singing-sensation-susan-sang-to-escape-the-bullies-115875-21272894/
If I thought I was moved to tears before, it was nothing till I read about her childhood. Growing up with a learning disability, she found something that she excelled at and ran with it. Susan Boyle had a dream that she never gave up on in her 47 years.
I look forward to seeing my son's dreams come true as well. Thank you Susan Boyle, from the bottom of my heart. You are a true hero.
I found her story on the blog Crunchy Con and clicked on the link about her backstory: http://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/news/2009/04/12/britain-s-got-talent-singing-sensation-susan-sang-to-escape-the-bullies-115875-21272894/
If I thought I was moved to tears before, it was nothing till I read about her childhood. Growing up with a learning disability, she found something that she excelled at and ran with it. Susan Boyle had a dream that she never gave up on in her 47 years.
I look forward to seeing my son's dreams come true as well. Thank you Susan Boyle, from the bottom of my heart. You are a true hero.
Monday, April 6, 2009
My Son Sleeping...
Fluffy cat sleeping on his back.
Happily buried under a handmade quilt and his two favorite fleecy blankets.
His blue glitter mini plug-in lava lamp night light is glowing.
Dominoes scattered across the floor.
His favorite books surround him on the bed.
He's sleeping on his tummy, one hand under his pillow and the other curled up against his chest.
Content.
Happily buried under a handmade quilt and his two favorite fleecy blankets.
His blue glitter mini plug-in lava lamp night light is glowing.
Dominoes scattered across the floor.
His favorite books surround him on the bed.
He's sleeping on his tummy, one hand under his pillow and the other curled up against his chest.
Content.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
What I'm Aware Of...
to kick off Autism Awareness month, I have a few thoughts:
1. We are only just beginning to discover what causes Autism.
2. My son is not damaged.
3. I'd rather laugh, than cry.
4. Autism is truly a spectrum, no two children are the same in their diagnosis.
5. I've found new levels of patience...as well as new things that tick me off LOL.
6. Its even more important to raise expectations for a Autistic child, than it is for a neuro-typical one.
7. On the flip side of that, I have to remember to give myself a break in my own self expectations as a parent.
8. My son is beautiful, amazing and perfect just as he is.
9. If I knew then what I know now, I still would not hesitate to vaccinate him.
10. That Kirby and Wakefield should have to answer for the harm they've caused.
1. We are only just beginning to discover what causes Autism.
2. My son is not damaged.
3. I'd rather laugh, than cry.
4. Autism is truly a spectrum, no two children are the same in their diagnosis.
5. I've found new levels of patience...as well as new things that tick me off LOL.
6. Its even more important to raise expectations for a Autistic child, than it is for a neuro-typical one.
7. On the flip side of that, I have to remember to give myself a break in my own self expectations as a parent.
8. My son is beautiful, amazing and perfect just as he is.
9. If I knew then what I know now, I still would not hesitate to vaccinate him.
10. That Kirby and Wakefield should have to answer for the harm they've caused.
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