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The Best Gift Ever

December 12, 2013 by Christine Leave a Comment

Last night we had the privilege of watching Eva and Cuyler perform at their Christmas concert. Two years ago, when he was in grade 5, Campbell played Santa in the school Christmas concert. This year it was Cuyler's turn. He auditioned for, and got a part in this year's production. He got the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Autism, Parenting Tagged With: autism, change, Christmas, Christmas concert, friends, performing, school, special needs

His Village

October 23, 2013 by Christine 8 Comments

I've found in the past year or so, Cuyler has been invited to fewer and fewer birthday parties. Likely because the older kids get, they have fewer BIG parties and also because the older kids get, the less they have in common with him. Case in point - a classmate of Cuyler's was planning a golf … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Autism, Parenting Tagged With: autism, birthday party, friends, gold, McDonald's, party, special needs, The Croods, the Wiggles

Taking a Step Back

October 16, 2013 by Christine 6 Comments

When Cuyler was in senior kindergarten, Sean and I made the very difficult decision to hold him back from grade one and retain him for another year of SK. It was not an easy decision. We did not take it lightly and we had a lot of convincing to do as far as administration at the school. The 2 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Autism, Parenting Tagged With: autism, elementary school, middle school, school, special needs

Lessons From the Pitch

September 11, 2013 by Christine 2 Comments

Last Saturday I spent the morning sitting in the pouring rain, covered by the worlds worst umbrella. My jeans were saturated (is there anything worse?) and I wouldn't have been anywhere else. It was closing day for the kids' soccer. Cuyler had the first game of the day at 9:30am. They played … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Autism Tagged With: autism, coach, soccer, special needs, sports, summer sports, team sports, teammates

The Hate Letter / The Thank You Letter

August 20, 2013 by Christine 8 Comments

Unless you live under a rock, you've no doubt by now heard about the hate filled, horrific letter that was sent to the family of a boy with autism in the Oshawa area. I haven't commented on any of the links that I have seen posted throughout my newsfeed. I just can't even imagine that someone … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Autism Tagged With: autism, Community, friends, kindness, neighbourhood, special needs, support

It Gets Better

August 19, 2013 by Christine 1 Comment

We're in a very good space with Cuyler right now. Which is kind of remarkable considering we are in week 7 of summer break with 2 more to go. I usually get through these last two weeks of summer break by the skin of my teeth. Counting down the days. Not knowing how I made it through each day … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Autism, Parenting Tagged With: autism, dentist, diet, family, parenting, personal care, progress, self help, special needs

Acting Out

July 23, 2013 by Christine 1 Comment

Last Thursday night was one of those nights that reinforces my attitude that anything is possible. That the sky is the limit for Cuyler and his opportunities in life are endless as long as they are offered to him. Last Thursday night our family gathered at the local performing arts theatre to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Autism Tagged With: autism, camp, performing arts, special needs, theatre, theatre camp

A Born Performer

July 2, 2013 by Christine 1 Comment

This morning I dropped Cuyler off at camp. The previous 3 years I've dropped him off at Adventure camp at the local community centre. This year we'll be taking a different route and I will be dropping him off at our local performing arts theatre. At his insistence I signed him up for Theatre … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Autism Tagged With: autism, drama, magic show, magician, performer, special needs, talent show, theatre camp

To Gift or Not to Gift. That is the Question.

June 25, 2013 by Christine 8 Comments

Do you buy a year end gift for your child(ren)'s teacher(s)? I do. Even though June is a heavy month, cash-output wise, I do still make sure to buy a little something for people who spend the majority of their weekdays with my children. The people whose care I entrust my children to. The people … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Education Tagged With: autism, EA, school, special needs, summer vacation, teacher gifts, year end presents

Forget Holland – Welcome to Costa Rica!

June 20, 2013 by Christine 2 Comments

A few evenings ago I heard water spluttering about in the bathtub upstairs. It seemed odd and a little early in the evening for anyone to be in the tub. "Cuy? Are you having a bath?" I called up. "No. My students are swimming." he called back down. huh? whaaa? Up I went to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Autism Tagged With: autism, Costa Rica, special needs

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