Other words I'd use to describe Max:
• Cheerful
• Handsome
• Determined
• Bright
• Smart
• Cute
• Sweet
• Smiley
• Easygoing
• Curious
• Alert
• Friendly
• Impish
• Silly
• Resilient
• Caring
• Loving
• Cuddly
• Delicious
I love when teacher or doctors write up reports using any of the above descriptions. It's funny, sometimes on medical write-ups doctors will note "Max is a handsome boy" as if that has anything to do with his cerebral palsy but, hey, I'll take it.
Sabrina is...
• Feisty
• Pretty
• Freckly
• Happy
• Smart
• Sharp
• Funny
• Cute
• Sociable
• Pensive
• Determined
• Diligent
• Curious
• Observant
• Stubborn
• Sensitive
• Delicious
So, what words would you use to describe your child with special needs?
Catastrophic
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Being there
Tenacious
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Significant
Fascinating
Innocent
Honorable
Intrepid
Loving
Enthusiastic
Witty
Happy
Hi -- I'd use the words Ben selected when we were doing is life planning:
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Thanks Ellen, Louise
For Kyle: handsome, caring, compassionate, spiritual, creative, funny, sweet, friendly, loving, computer savvy, intelligent, stubborn, hard working, happy. :-) (autistic, PDD, anxiety)
ReplyDeleteFor Justin: hard working, handsome, great cook, athletic, funny, intelligent, stubborn, defiant, determined, hard working, talkative. :-)
I'm so glad you said delicious b/c that is my favorite word for Aidan. Can't get enough of his soft kissable skin. Giggly. That is the one I come back to over and over that I think is a part of him that brings joy to others. Heather
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ReplyDeleteOur medical reports often start with "D is a delightful..." or "D is an adorable...". It cracks me up...because that's related to developmental delays, CP, sleep apnea, etc. But of course, I certainly think he's delightful and adorable :).
ReplyDeleteEric- loving, caring, happy, compassionate, strong, determined, joyful, silly, adorable... OMG I am so glad I found this.
ReplyDeleteHow cool from his peers! I too love professionals reports that write a little more real. Our latest from a neuro said " cooper has a great sense of humour and quick wit as when I asked his Mum if he ate orally Cooper chimes in after a huff saying " of course I do, I have teeth!".
ReplyDeleteI describe him as affectionate, caring, insightful, resilient, adventurer and never gives up or in for that matter ;)
Mason - sweet, happy, loving, stubborn, gentle, shy, clever, cutie, cuddle bug
ReplyDeleteCarter - strong, handsome, loving, bossy, outgoing, funny, smart, caring
I don't have a kid with CP but I have CP and these are the words I would use to describe myself:
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Understanding
Caring
Generous
Funny (in a dry sort of way)
Curious
Independent (more in spirit than physically although I am making progress with regards to my physical independence)
I would describe myself as:
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Opinionated
Strong
Nurturing
Independent
Determined
Ambitious
Intelligent
Musical
Quirky
Eccentric
Pessimistic
I am also a decent orator.