tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926293667751454256.post2026998594018706599..comments2023-09-23T07:15:54.288-04:00Comments on 2 Pirates and a Princess: DS Convention, and Inspiration PornFBF Rothkopfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04870455838870007816noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926293667751454256.post-2799228880106544142014-07-16T14:51:39.125-04:002014-07-16T14:51:39.125-04:00Lemme just say that Samantha was TOTALLY grumpy al...Lemme just say that Samantha was TOTALLY grumpy all weekend, too. Completely uncharacteristically rude and grumpy. That photo at the top, taken *just* when we arrived, was probably one of the only smiles we got out of her all weekend. Ugh. Sofia was not alone. The minute we got home, though, she was back to her cheery, bouncy self. Go figure. <br /><br />Stinks about the lack of kosher meals! Sorry that happened. :-( Beccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14963099760885760598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926293667751454256.post-37142312386576507762014-07-14T16:09:19.017-04:002014-07-14T16:09:19.017-04:00Francine – You know how much I enjoy your willingn...Francine – You know how much I enjoy your willingness to share without judgment. For this alone I cherish you, the fact that you are able to tackle so much is truly inspiring (travel, activities and balancing unique dietary needs) <br /><br />1. Sofia is just not all that social. – So while Saphy & Sage are not DS they have similar struggles and behaviors. Sage is not social and Saphy is hyper social. Although she struggles with female relationships due to all of the non-verbal cues that occur with girls. She is able to play much better with boys as there are no clicks or non-verbal cues to navigate and they are more active players.<br />2. Inspiration Porn and Militant Inclusion – I am with you on the inclusion, while I believe it has a place. My point of view is that teachers and schools do not have a level of competence in kids with challenges AT ALL. The kids had summer school at a school in Denver that specifically for kids with learning challenges. The amount of grow they experienced was astronomical!<br />Having been in multiple IEPs evaluation etc with both kids starting prior to preschool, it shows me when the correct teaching method is applied to the student in an environment that is not just humoring them. They are able to acquire and applying new skills. Of course this school they attended is $19k a year. Our education system is woefully inadequate with their approach and execution in educating all children let alone kids with learning/social challenges. <br />We need to be able to pay for the services and support our kids need. We need a system for access and networking that is not completely dependent on the resources/education of families. This is a no win scenario for a multitude of reasons. <br />3. Puberty is Gonna Happen: I have some books (American girls hygiene and another one specifically around getting your period). Let me know I can send them out to you. As books are definitely not Saphy’s things. We have read them to get the content, but they are just on the shelf now. <br />Also Saphy struggles with sleep and while the weighted blanket, exercise and warm milk help. It has been since she has been 12 since she will sleep in, only due to her stay up later. That isn’t the best trade off although it seems to be more harmonious with our family. I also use Bach’s Rescue Remedy with her. It is a herbal tincture and I have found it to work really well (she hates it of course). The cool thing is I can use the spray on her skin and it works just as well, because she is very willful and that can get cantankerous in a hurry. <br />Keep on life hacking. Where there is a will, there is a way.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08573663753824266435noreply@blogger.com