Friday, July 19, 2013

Special Needs Blogger Weekend Link-Up: Good summer reads


It's another Special Needs Blogger Weekend Link-Up, something to take your mind off the fact that it is approximately a bazillion degrees outside.

The idea

Link to a favorite post of the week—yours or someone else's.

What to do

Scroll all the way down to the bottom of this post. Where it says "Your name" put the name of the blog followed by the title of the post (or just the name of the post, if there's no room—you get 80 characters).

Like this: Love That Max: My Birthday Is Only 6 Months Away! Yippeee!

Where it says "Your URL" put the direct link to the post.

Click "Enter." Leave a comment if you want to say more. Go check out some great posts.

Happy linking!


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25 comments:

  1. Sophia’s unique worldJuly 19, 2013 at 6:45 AM

    Thank you Ellen!!

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  2. Kelli McIntoshJuly 19, 2013 at 7:06 AM

    I posted "When I'm all Grown Up", another "Conversation with Kaylie". Kaylie is Kyle's 6-year old sister and she is always thinking about Kyle and about how his special needs will affect his future and hers. I love how she thinks!

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  3. DanaJuly 19, 2013 at 7:46 AM

    Thanks, Ellen :)

    In "I'm Not A Mind Reader (And Neither Are You)" I speak to the parents of kids with speech issues who might think "We don't need to use a communication board/app/PECs/etc at home because I can understand what he's trying to say" (or "I can tell what he's thinking"). The example story that I use about my daughter and the bus illustrates why that line of thinking needs leads to unfortunate consequences.

    -Dana (Uncommon Sense)

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    1. Brielle and Me: Our JourneyJuly 20, 2013 at 9:40 AM

      LOVED your post! Inspired me to write one of my own (and link to yours!).

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  4. AnonymousJuly 19, 2013 at 8:18 AM

    I shared a link to Natalie Falls, she is the mother of a little boy with DS, like my son who is 2. :) her photos are amazing and her words are passionate. hope you enjoy! -Genevie

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  5. Melissa MJuly 19, 2013 at 9:51 AM

    Thanks as always, Ellen.
    I'm too hot to write about anything serious this week, so I went for some humor. This week's post is about characters in kids books and TV that have autism. At least, I think think they do. http://www.iqjournals.com/?p=1276

    Would love some comments on my blog about other characters you can think of!

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  6. NishaJuly 19, 2013 at 9:53 AM

    Thanks for hosting this link up I shared a post about The Real Rain Man and how none of us are disabled, special needs or handicapped because we all have things we can and can't do.

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  7. UnknownJuly 19, 2013 at 10:02 AM

    Thanks Ellen. I shared a post concerning the way people with chromosomal abnormalities (and others with differences) are judged by those differences, instead of being given credit for the person they actually are.

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  8. Mary EvelynJuly 19, 2013 at 10:17 AM

    Excited to share this week! It's my son's one year trachaversary! I posted a "then and now" video on my blog this week.

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  9. Lisa FriedmanJuly 19, 2013 at 10:54 AM

    I am feeling grateful - so decided to link an older but recently updated post of appreciation. Thanks!

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  10. Suzanne PerrymanJuly 19, 2013 at 11:23 AM

    Hi Ellen, it is awesome that you do so much to support the blogging community. Especially to a newbie like me! I saw that you are doing the mentoring thing at the newbie breakfast at BlogHer- I will be there Friday and Friday night! So I hope to meet you. I have never been to a blogging event before.

    In this post I link to a previous post you wrote about religion, that I found while googling the subject. Such a personal thing, but such a dilemma for so many parents.

    Thanks for being you and for sharing the love- and your wisdom! Have a great weekend!

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    1. Brielle and Me: Our JourneyJuly 20, 2013 at 9:42 AM

      I hear your anxiety. I recently wrote about the role of faith and my 17yo special needs daughter for the book I'm writing. It was a tough write, but a valuable process. I hope it was valuable for you as well!

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  11. UnknownJuly 19, 2013 at 12:18 PM

    Thanks, Ellen!

    This week I shared a beautiful piece written about our little star, Liam, that's up on the SBStories.org site.

    Hope everyone has a great weekend!
    Brigid
    The Pink Roller Coaster

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  12. UnknownJuly 19, 2013 at 1:41 PM

    Hi, Ellen! I hope you don't mind that I posted the link to the post I wrote about my new ebook for special needs parents. I'm just so excited about it!!!! :) It's free for download to anyone with nothing required - no email signup, social media shares, or anything like that - so I'm not making any money by posting it on your blog. However, if having it linked here makes you feel icky AT ALL, please feel free to take it down - I won't mind at all. If you don't feel icky about it and are maybe even a little curious, I'd love for you to take a look at it and give me some feedback. :)

    Thanks and have a great weekend!

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    1. Ellen SeidmanJuly 21, 2013 at 9:23 PM

      Andi, just the opposite, I am so glad you're sharing this. And, congratulations! I look forward to reading it.

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  13. West Family UpdatesJuly 19, 2013 at 4:38 PM

    Again I can't say enough how much I've enjoyed your blog. Since I'm just learning this is such an amazing opportunity to find other blogs I like and start to share mine as well. I would like to one day have my blog focus on raising awareness for those who are born different. Especially visual difference or disabilities. Even if the child is lucky enough to be internally healthy (and many times with these types of disorder they arent.)There are major psychosocial issues when they have to explain why they look different and deal with the rude comments, stares, and curiosity that comes with looking different. However, I'm linking to a happy post today which is basically a bunch of funny stories. I wanted to write a funny post to show that you have to keep your sense of humor when faced with challenges in life. Just because life is different doesn't mean it's bad! Thank you for letting people share. I'm dying to see some of these blogs when my kids go to bed tonight!
    Bridget
    Http://millionotherthings.blogspot.com

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  14. Nataliefalls.comJuly 19, 2013 at 5:27 PM

    love meeting new bloggers! Especially sweet mamas that I share commonality with :)

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  15. LauraJuly 19, 2013 at 5:55 PM

    Great idea! :)

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  16. The M'sJuly 20, 2013 at 9:18 AM

    First time sharing here!! Our Exceptional Life blog is the ongoing story of our family's journey with Mitochondrial Disease. We have three amazing children who have lived fully despite their diagnosis and challenges, for longer, and better than was anticipated. Sharing one of my favorite posts about the "Beads of Courage" program, and my realization that there is a way for the kids to tangibly tell their story, even without saying a word. Hope you enjoy!!

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  17. Mary@LifeAfterIEPsJuly 20, 2013 at 9:20 AM

    Thanks for bringing us together, Ellen! It's a real gift to meet all these wonderful bloggers! We learn so much from one another!

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  18. Brielle and Me: Our JourneyJuly 20, 2013 at 9:45 AM

    First time sharing although I've followed your blog for a while. :) Shared a post I recently wrote about:
    Things I'll Never Have to Deal With (since I have a special needs daughter).

    I don't often attempt light-hearted humor, but this time I did. Thanks for the LInky!

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  19. Bea, OTJuly 20, 2013 at 10:44 AM

    Thank you for letting us share stories on your blog! It really feels like a community.

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    1. Bea, OTJuly 20, 2013 at 10:47 AM

      Oops! I forgot to add article name! It's been a while;) I share our story in 2 years after a baby stroke.

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  20. Out One Ear - Linda AtwellJuly 20, 2013 at 12:40 PM

    This week's post, #29 is about a couple with developmental delays who fell in love and are marrying next month. Their community has rallied to give them the wedding of their dreams. It's a sweet love story you will want to read and share. Thanks Ellen, for another opportunity to spread the word about each of our blogs. Sure enjoying reading many of the others!

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  21. Tsara SheltonJuly 21, 2013 at 2:21 PM

    I wasn't sure if I should share the 'cute conversation with my youngest son about what it means to be supportive' post, or the post celebrating being a lucky sibling--specifically an autism sibling. I ended up sharing the cute conversation. Because, well, it's cute!! tee hee! Perhaps I'll share my sibling celebration next time!

    I LOVE checking out all the blogs here! Thank-you so much for bringing us together!
    ~Tsara

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Thanks for sharing!