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The Sunday Paper for February 3, 2008…

February 3, 2008 Kyron 4 Comments

…and a cup of coffee Every Sunday I hope to offer you my version of the Sunday paper with articles from the past week or two, relevant or uplifitng (or both), on various issues within the special needs community. Boo-Boo Helps Children in Unexpected Ways A Putnam County NY teacher applies to have a therapy …

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The Best Super Bowl Ever!

February 1, 2008 Kyron 2 Comments

I must confess, I’m holding my first ever Super Bowl Party. I’ve attended plenty of them, but never held one. First, because I can count on one hand how many times my team has been in the Super Bowl and secondly, since I’ve had Katherine that type of thing has just seemed like it would …

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The New Special Parent

January 30, 2008 Kyron 2 Comments

I have received dozens of emails from parents who are new to this whole experience of being a special needs parent. They are desperately seeking information, validation and the knowledge that they are not alone. My experience says for every one of you that gathered up the strength to write me, there’s dozens and dozens …

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Siblings and the Special Needs Child

January 22, 2008 Kyron 6 Comments

Last night was rough. If you read the post on Structure you have some idea of the hellish chaos we had during the day. I’m here to tell you it continued in the evening. I’m not entirely surprised. It was a long and trying day. Katherine was challenged (and that’s polite) by this project for …

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The Ability to Endure… Just like a Special Parent

January 7, 2008 Kyron No Comments

From Merriam Webster Online Durable Main Entry: du·ra·ble Function: adjective able to exist for a long time without significant deterioration; also : designed to be durable <durable goods> In the previous article on Advanced Directives I made reference to putting Katherine into guardianship as she reaches the age of 18. While that is certainly one …

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Directives, Quinlan, & Schaivo

January 5, 2008 Kyron No Comments

Back in November my Katherine turned 16. Sweet 16. A bittersweet moment for me. I admit it, sometimes it is still rough to know what won’t be. Regardless she is still a beautiful, precious child. As the years have passed and her limitations have become more clear, planning for her future and researching options that …

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With the Morning Coffee…..

January 4, 2008 Kyron No Comments

Yesterday the beginning of the 2008 Presidential Primary season started with the Iowa Caucus. Whether you consider yourself Democrat or Republican, Liberal, Conservative or Moderate is really immaterial. I hope you believe as I do it’s a privilege to be able to use the power of a vote to express your personal beliefs and influence …

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