It's the Special Needs Blogger Weekend Link-up, your place to share a post you love (or at least really, really like) and find others to adore. And you don't even have to send cards or chocolates.
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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: Lightning McQueen Is My True Love.
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!
Thanks again, Ellen. Dexter's at #9 this week. Our post is about his sister - and, though she's only one, she knows Dexter isn't the same as her... She doesn't have the words to explain his cerebral palsy and (beaten) cancer, but she has the empathy and understands. She's proud of Dexter, and loves him so much. Happy weekend.
ReplyDeleteHi Ellen, happy valentines to you and your family. Communication is crucial in any relationship. How often do we hear couples complaining that their partner doesn't understand them? Well imagine living in a world where no one understands you, because you can't vocally talk. Then imagine that the people who love you have been advised not to provide alternative communication because you should be encouraged to talk? On Valentines day I want everyone to share my TEDx message that everyone, regardless of whether they are speaking or not, deserves to have a means of communication as a priority. Because everybody deserves to be heard. xx
ReplyDeleteThis post is actually a podcast, but I link to the show notes that gives an overview of the podcast.. I cover the issue of handling hurtful words as a special needs parent. What you do to overcome those hurtful words.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your Valentine's Day everyone.
In "Communication Before Speech" (#23) I've put together the no-nonsense, definitive link list for parents of kids who have speech limitations. Our kids have the right to a way to communicate *right now* before speech develops!
ReplyDeletehttp://www.examiner.com/article/build-memories-at-the-lego-movie-with-amc-sensory-friendly-films
ReplyDeleteThere are showing nationwide, check it out and let me know how it goes!!
Linked a post about discovering hearing loss, hearing aids and considering cochlear implant. So much to consider when parenting a child with special needs.
ReplyDeleteThanks Ellen I linked to a post I wrote about how being different is not tragic.
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting this Ellen! I wrote this week about why I think it's okay for my son's disability to "define" him. Have a lovely Valentine's Day!
ReplyDeleteHappy Valentine's Day everyone!!!
ReplyDeleteTomorrow... discount chocolate!! :D
I'm just a mom trying to get the folks in charge of our education system to act in our kids best interest of our kids. Have a great VDay everyone!
ReplyDeleteWriting today on winter weather from my special needs daughter's perspective..
ReplyDeleteWriting about my son's last day on this earth. A day filled with immeasurable sadness and love at the same time.
ReplyDelete#60 I'm Julia's Mom - appreciating our differences; an ode to my husband's P-ness!
ReplyDeleteThanks Ellen!