Wednesday, January 16, 2013

What words describe your child with special needs?


This snowflake is a cool project from Max's class, geared toward helping kids learn about adjectives. The other students came up with words that describe Max, and then he glued on icons of those words. The kids were definitely on target!

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?
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12 comments:

  1. Eric FischerJanuary 16, 2013 at 7:00 AM

    Catastrophic
    Love
    Being there

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  2. FayeJanuary 16, 2013 at 8:37 AM

    Tenacious
    Adroit
    Significant
    Fascinating
    Innocent
    Honorable
    Intrepid
    Loving
    Enthusiastic
    Witty
    Happy

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  3. BLOOM - Parenting Kids With DisabilitiesJanuary 16, 2013 at 10:20 AM

    Hi -- I'd use the words Ben selected when we were doing is life planning:

    Funny, smart, gentle

    Thanks Ellen, Louise

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  4. UnknownJanuary 16, 2013 at 11:10 AM

    For Kyle: handsome, caring, compassionate, spiritual, creative, funny, sweet, friendly, loving, computer savvy, intelligent, stubborn, hard working, happy. :-) (autistic, PDD, anxiety)
    For Justin: hard working, handsome, great cook, athletic, funny, intelligent, stubborn, defiant, determined, hard working, talkative. :-)

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  5. AnonymousJanuary 16, 2013 at 12:31 PM

    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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  6. UnknownJanuary 16, 2013 at 1:54 PM

    Unexpected, sweet, cuddler

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  7. KimJanuary 16, 2013 at 3:34 PM

    Our 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 :).

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  8. CherylJanuary 16, 2013 at 4:23 PM

    Eric- loving, caring, happy, compassionate, strong, determined, joyful, silly, adorable... OMG I am so glad I found this.

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  9. SmithsholidayroadJanuary 16, 2013 at 5:10 PM

    How 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!".
    I describe him as affectionate, caring, insightful, resilient, adventurer and never gives up or in for that matter ;)

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  10. JennyJanuary 16, 2013 at 11:45 PM

    Mason - sweet, happy, loving, stubborn, gentle, shy, clever, cutie, cuddle bug
    Carter - strong, handsome, loving, bossy, outgoing, funny, smart, caring

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  11. NishaJanuary 17, 2013 at 2:13 PM

    I don't have a kid with CP but I have CP and these are the words I would use to describe myself:

    Determined
    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)

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  12. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2013 at 11:07 AM

    I would describe myself as:

    Zealous
    Opinionated
    Strong
    Nurturing
    Independent
    Determined
    Ambitious
    Intelligent
    Musical
    Quirky
    Eccentric
    Pessimistic

    I am also a decent orator.

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Thanks for sharing!