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To Ash If I were asked to give a naked truth, I would have said that you were never anyone I expected to find reaching out to me in times of needed repair, extending grace and support. We lived in different friendship circles, even when we used to go to the same church. Yet two
During my elementary school years here in the great state of Arizona, there was a certain snail that made frequent appearances as the star of a seemingly endless string of word problems. His progress and his challenges were ever mutating, but the crux of the situation was that he was desperately trying to get out
A couple of weeks ago, Jessi and I were talking as I was firing up the Frankenkindle. She very graciously sits with Tony a few minutes after each session while he watches a video on this near ancient relic so that I can use the bathroom before starting our drive home. Currently Tony is only
You may have some questions about this picture. Now, there is (of course) a story behind it and we certainly will get all of it displayed up on the wall- eventually. For right now, I will start off by stating the obvious (that it was not taken near Halloween) and that yes, I really am
This past Tuesday evening, I was privileged to briefly address attendees at the opening night of DDD’s Provider Rate Increase Forums in support of increased funding for music therapy, respite, and habilitation. I say that I am privileged because what allowed me to do so was a blessing some there did not have- I was
Last week, one of my fabulous sisters-in-law asked Andy via text how I get Tony to sit still for haircuts. The shortest version of an answer to that would be: I don’t. I can’t. He can’t. His sensory differences are far too profound. But, I promised a post on what we are doing, so here
To Suzanne Oliver, Founder & Executive Director of NMTSA Over four years ago, after our son was determined to be eligible for ALTCS and DDD, I quickly placed our little man on a wait list for your clinic (which was my top choice for music therapy because of your focus on NMT). After doing so,
My loved ones and readers new to our blog, up until today I had planned to tie this month’s posts together with more information about dental care and sensory issues. However, early this morning I read a letter that left me struggling to keep the mascara from streaking discolored rivulets across my face. After taking
Each week, we’re mostly talking about my perspective. Even when the post seems entirely descriptive, my actions as discussed are certainly displaying a silent narrative of sorts based on what I prioritize and do. My perspective, though, is not the only one in the room. I am going to quote again in this post from
As I have briefly (for me, anyway) discussed before, dental visits and procedures are a bit different for Tony than your average kiddo. Portions of the exam and visit routinely handled without anesthetics or sedation absolutely require either of those for him to accomplish them at this time…for our son, his sensory differences, anxiety, ability
