I was so excited when I was offered a chance to review a new edition of the cookbook, “Special Diets for Special Kids” by Lisa Lewis! This is an updated edition that combines 2 previous volumes into one book full of over 200 Gluten-Free and Casein-Free recipes. I was extra excited because this came to . . . → Read More: Book Review: Special Diets for Special Kids
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When we received Lovebug’s diagnosis of Sensory Processing Disorder and ADHD, we were also told that it was “highly probable” that she had Asperger’s. The doctor said that she was able to find a couple things that kept her from diagnosing Lovebug with Aspergers, and that she was glad because she didn’t like to diagnose kids . . . → Read More: Aspergers or not? Does it really matter? Lovebug gets so excited when friends or family come to our house. Over excited, actually. For a long time, as soon as I opened the door to let in a grandparent, she would start running around in circles screaming or laughing hysterically while the grandparents stood patiently waiting for their greeting. Not the warmest welcome! I would . . . → Read More: Helping your SPD kiddo & guests enjoy each other We’ve had a lot going on lately, and sometimes it’s hard to manage Lovebug’s sensory needs in the middle of all of it. I’m still learning so much about her, what she needs, how to be proactive, and how best to help her. We’ve been dealing with this at some level for years, . . . → Read More: Handling the holidays with special needs My daughter came to me a few days ago and said she wanted me to paint her fingernails. Actually she said, “Will you paint my nails for me pleeeeeeease?” *cringe* Did she not remember the last time? Sure, she looks super cute with her colored nails, but it’s quite the process getting there. She can’t sit still. It’s hard to . . . → Read More: Fingernail Painting in a Sensory World In a recent post I talked about Bug’s recent diagnosis with Sensory Processing Disorder, ADHD, and giftedness. How did we get this diagnosis? What made us seek it out? Why did we even want a diagnosis? What did the label matter? I asked myself this many times, and had it asked of me many more. We . . . → Read More: Looking for a diagnosis  |
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