Friday, May 15, 2015

The Special Needs Blogger Weekend Link-up: Click it!


What to do if you're new here

This is a place to share a recent favorite post you've written, or read. 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 you want to share (or just the name of the post, if there's no room—you get 80 characters).

Like this: A teen with autism kicked off a plane and people just don't get it

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. 

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8 comments:

  1. Hillary SavoieMay 15, 2015 at 6:35 AM

    Sorry for posting twice! The post is about our Mother's Day.

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  2. Sophia’s unique worldMay 15, 2015 at 6:59 AM

    Thanks Ellen! Mine is #7 about our IEP meeting how well it went.

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  3. Love DexterMay 15, 2015 at 8:07 AM

    Dexter's at #11 this week. We're at the stage where 'wheelchair' is no longer a dirty word. We've gotten used to the concept, and see the freedom and possibilities it brings. Thanks, Ellen. Happy weekend.

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  4. Kori at HomeMay 15, 2015 at 8:21 AM

    Thank you for hosting this party! Looking forward to reading some new blogs.

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  5. JeannieMay 15, 2015 at 6:44 PM

    I've never participated in this linkup before -- thanks! Nice to read other people's stories too.

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  6. Max .SMay 15, 2015 at 9:07 PM

    My post is about me most likely getting hearing aids and being VERY NERVOUS!!!

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    1. KathrynMay 16, 2015 at 10:38 AM

      Hi Meredith,
      I have hearing loss, wear a hearing aid and use an FM system in school. I'm unable to comment on your blog, so I hope you will see this. I'm not sure how old you are but if you are still in school, an FM system is very helpful along with hearing aids. I was 5 when I got mine so I really was not nervous. Considering you are at Boston Children's, I'm sure the audiologist will walk through it all with you. It can feel really weird at first but you get used to it after a while. I have a Behind the Ear hearing aid with a soft mold. I strongly recommend a soft mold. Socially you will get questions and stares, but a strong group of friends come in handy. For me, saying "It helps me hear, I have hearing loss." and (for the FM) "The teacher wears it to send sound right to my hearing aid." Educationally, I am assuming based on your other disabilities, you have a 504 plan or IEP. If you get an FM that will be on there. I recommend also getting "preferential/close to front or instruction seating"(how it is listed in my 504). If you have any questions, reply below. Good Luck! :)

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  7. Max .SMay 15, 2015 at 9:26 PM

    I had to submit mine twice just FYI

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Thanks for sharing!