When Ashlynn (my daughter with Logan Dias Syndrome that caused a host of disabilities) was younger, I’m not sure I ever pictured her riding an ATV. However, I remember excitedly buying her a power wheel for Christmas. She had just turned three. I had visions of her riding it up and down the sidewalk! I couldn’t wait for her to receive it! I remember taking this perfect photo and couldn’t
Do you have a child with a disability? If you do, I’m almost positive that at some point in this parenting journey you have felt a pain of, “I just want him/her to be happy. I want other children to see them past their disability and for just who they are.” Do you have a child without a disability? Have you ever been sad with your child when maybe they
Poke-a-dot books I am absolutely OBSESSED with the Poke-a-Dot books! I recently had a few new clients with a high interest in dinosaurs, so I knew the Poke-a-Dot dinosaour book was a MUST have for the clinic. While I was at it, I decided to also “add to cart” the Poke-a-Dot Old MacDonald and the Poke-a-Dot Goodnight Animals. You can never have too much of a good thing right? If
✨💗🙏🏻BEST DAY EVER! ✨💗🙏🏻 Today Ashlynn had a track meet. Last meet I saw the other team had peer partners support the kids with disabilities and the para hung back. I asked the coach if this could be something they could do for Ashlynn. To my surprise, Ashlynn had a peer partner helping her navigate her track meet today!!Actually a few did but one in particular was very caring. She
When asked what she would say to someone with apraxia who is having a hard time, Ashlynn’s response was simple yet profound. “Say hi!” I thought it was an awesome message to start the school year! And to start the school year after a pandemic! When you see someone with a disability, instead of staring or instructing your kids to be polite and look away, advise them to just say
And the clouds came but she was the rainbow, And the sunset, but she was the moon. The fire raged but she was the water,And the drought hit but she was the monsoon. The tears fell but she was the smile, And the worry reigned, but she was the brave. The dark threatened, but she brought the sunshine, And through her spirit we’ve all been saved.Penned by myself – Laura