Tag Archive: Global developmental delay

Special Exposure Wednesday – Sorry

Sorry, we’re still not back to par yet. Hope you’re not in the same boat as us, Share what you managed to capture this week. Please spread the comment love around. Thank you. *photo credit

Special Exposure Wednesday – Took Over

Sorry I’m late but as you can see, somebody took over my laptop, Share what you managed to capture this week. Please spread the comment love around. Thank you.

Living with Hypotonia

One of the ways that Precious’ disability presents itself is through her low muscle tone, also known as hypotonia. When Precious was first born, her hypotonia showed itself through her general floppiness, and in the way she laid on her back with legs and arms akimbo, like a frog.  She was really hard to pick…

Social Inclusion for Children with Developmental Disabilities

This week, I received a notice, asking me if I would participate in a research study being done by a local university on the social inclusion of children with developmental disabilities.  It states that the university is: looking for participants (parents & guardians) to complete an online study about the social inclusion of preschool and…

The School Board

We’ve been working hard over the last month to get Precious into the right placement next year in Grade One.  We got all our paperwork done and submitted it before the deadline and asked that she be placed in a special class at a nearby  school.  The local school team was amazing and they really…

My Angel

I knew that my body was giving everything to this little person growing inside me. I knew my life would never be the same; that our lives would never be the same. There were no words to express the happiness I knew my belly contained. I knew that this little being was my angel; my…

Adults with Special Needs

We went to the maple sugar bush this week as it was March Break for the kids.  Part of the attraction of this particular sugar bush is the all-you-can-eat breakfast and the small farm they have with a pig, some sheep, a goat, a cow and some chickens. We headed out early on Thursday morning…

Reflections In Spring…We’ve Come A Long Way

How are we doing? It’s on my mind. Not for any particular reason except that spring is around the corner, and this is the kind of thought process I go through each spring. You see, spring is a time of renewal and while others clean, which I might find a way to get my hands…

Learning her ABC’s

This winter, Precious was seen by a new occupational therapist (OT) after going almost 18 months without seeing one.  She had four different OT’s during the first four years of life and they focused on self-care skills like teaching her to put on her shoes, do up her zippers, feed herself and use the toilet. …

Worrying About the Consequences of Injury Incidents

Enjoying the warmth of the moment, the neighborhood is outside. A few adults finding conversation, a flock of young kids finding themselves energized in a game of kick ball. It’s safe, it’s warm, friendly and fun. Until… I like to say C is our kids’ favorite toy. He can play any game with enough zeal…