Comments on: The Secret Language of Special Needs

By: Deaf Village

Deaf Village — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 12:31:09 +0000

[...] In order to demystify my world a little bit I am about to crack the code let you in on some FAQ. I realize Special Needs (SN) parents speak and write in our own lingo. [...]

By: @Colorado_Mom

@Colorado_Mom — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 01:12:42 +0000

I have a kid with dyspraxia, among numerous other “conditions”. My friends and family often have to stop me from my SN speak.

By: Pattie

Pattie — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 01:29:55 +0000

Janis, you hit the nail on the head! Perfection in a post! Love it!

If it is OK with you, I would like to add this post to my Special Needs blog. I will totally give you all the props and links back to your site!

Thanks again!
Pattie

By: Chrissa

Chrissa — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 17:44:02 +0000

I agree! And I also enjoy getting to take a break from educating people about autism. Don’t get me wrong, I think it is a good thing to help people be more understanding and tolerant – but there are days when I just want to go to the park and enjoy it, without having to explain to 5 people what he is doing, and why, etc. etc. I love being with people who understand, and who share what is “normal” for us.

By: Ellen

Ellen — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 01:40:53 +0000

Great post, Janis! Sometimes I’ll say something like “Max’s OT” and get these blank stares. Oh, and I just don’t get the whole Justin Beiber craze, I guess that makes me officially old. Although I do understand Zac Efron mania, he is cute!

By: Stacey Harris

Stacey Harris — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 19:13:24 +0000

I like this post my favorite part is the end,
“it turns out our language is not so secret at all, it’s called support”

YUP! LOVe this!

By: Deana

Deana — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 18:53:11 +0000

We have a group of mom’s that get together monthly too, all with SN children. We all always walk away saying, the best part about our dinners together, is we rarely have to explain anything. We don’t have to sit back in the conversation and let all the typical children rule the conversations, as with all our other wonderful friends. It’s just different, and much needed.

By: kristi pena

kristi pena — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 16:30:35 +0000

great job Janis!

( I didn’t know who Justin Beiber is either,lol I bet my 12 yr. old could tell me though!

By: Janis

Janis — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 16:16:53 +0000

Justin Beiber: a teeny bopper heart throb/musical genius from Canada who has a very faithful following on Twitter. His name is ALWAYS trending. (I had to look him up too.)

By: Peanut's Mom

Peanut's Mom — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 16:14:39 +0000

I love this post. I meet up with a group of mom’s once a month for dinner. We all have disabled children, and we throw around terms like EPSDT, PT, OT, IEP, etc. It’s great not to have to stop and explain what you are talking about. These monthly dinners are priceless to me!