She has been struggling so much lately trying to get words out. I can tell that she has so much to tell us, it’s just not that easy for her. She is writing a lot
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Oct 2007
Autism has been my main topic of conversation with people lately. So many people are talking about it. I am sure the fact that Alexis is autistic means that I will hear more random stories
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Alexis and Cadence started school today. Alexis started Kindergarten and Cadence started pre-school. They both did well and had a fun time. Alexis seems to be adjusting well to her new school. I asked her
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Living with an Autistic child sometimes feels really lonely, it’s frustrating knowing you can’t live for even a moment worry free or stress free. It’s hard to explain to others what you go through each
Continue ReadingMay 18th 2007
My brother passed away earlier this evening. He helped me to be more understanding of special needs. RIP
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Alexis has been so ‘not with me’ the past few days. Keith and I are both stressed out beyond belief with her ‘fits’ Both the girls have been really hard on us. They both have
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Alexis had to get more X-rays and her leg. We will know the results next week. She seems to be all better, she is not limping anymore. She didn’t like being at the clinic any
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April is Autism Awareness Month! Today Alexis got to go on a field trip with her Grandma (my mother) to the Children’s Museum. I had to train in at work so my mom agreed to
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Alexis has been much more verbal lately since we got the typing synthesizer on the computer for her. She actually verbalizes her words on occasion now. Mostly saying ‘more’ ‘no’ and ‘mama’ we are so
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