Effective Routines in the Speech Room
I’ve had a desire for several years to make my 30 minute therapy sessions more routine oriented. I want students to know what to expect when they get to speech. I want them to start…
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A good dad vs an amazing dad
It is very hard work to be a good dad under any circumstances. But when you are literally crippled by pain day in and out for years, hazed by medical conditions, and unable to work…
Dear Prospective Adoptive Parent
Dear Prospective Adoptive Parent, I know that you have so many questions right now. Is adoption the best choice for you? Should you pursue fertility treatment (if applicable)? What will your family think? Will you…
Holy Socks, Batman!
Does anyone else get holes completely through their socks. All of their socks? And more importantly, can anyone tell me why this is happening???
Revealing a disability
I made a decision this year to really reveal Professor X’s physical disability to friends/family near and far. Although we’ve made reference to his chronic pain on Facebook posts and previous Christmas cards, we’ve never…
Sometimes, I feel so…small
There is so little that I can do. I can’t eliminate Professor X’s excruciating and constant pain. I can’t change my students’ cognitive abilities, economic status, or family life. I can’t be the best Speech…
Tiny Light
When a tiny flame goes out, the world is not as bright. And you know in your heart that the earth’s just not right. The light may not have spoken or walked on two feet,…
Top 5 reasons to travel with a wheelchair
We had the “pleasure” of airport travel with Professor X’s wheelchair over winter break. The following summarize why everyone should travel this way. #5. Lacking hands to pull suitcases or car seats, you have the…
My 2009
If a picture is worth a thousand words, then is this worth 20,000?
Gift for me. (tee hee!)
Deck the halls with forts and clutter. Fa-la-la-la-la. La, la, la, la. Tis the season to drive nuts the muh’der. Fa-la-la-la-la. La, la, la, la. Mommy needs a special treat. Fa-la-la-la-la-la. La, la, la. Red…
I’VE GOT THAT JOY, JOY, JOY, JOY…
Yes, this year has been pretty tough. I’ve attended 2 funerals for people with school-aged children. And was unable to attend 2 others. And found out another co-worker, with a young child has Stage 4…
There’s a hole…
There’s a dozen rat holes in the yard, dear Liza, dear Liza. There’s a dozen rat holes in the yard, dear Liza A dozen holes.Then fill them dear Henry, dear Henry, dear Henry Then fill…
Turned
I am an Ivy League Grad turned Special Educator. I am a prep school student turned couponer extraordinaire. I am an athlete turned caregiver. I am a healthy daughter turned adoptive mother. I am…
It was a dark and spooky morning
It was a dark and spooky morning. Super Woman stumbled into her tiny classroom and made a monumental decision. For the first time all year, she would make a pot of coffee. And not just…