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  • Super Hero To The Rescue!!

    I have found that heroes come in many forms. They don't all wear capes and fly through the air. What real heroes possess is the ability to rescue someone in peril.Today is the birthday of my favorite "hero". Though "only" a general education teacher, this woman definitely leaps tall buildings' [...]
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    Posted: October 16, 2009, 5:09pm EDT

  • FABULOUS FIELD DAY!

    What a blast!Jonathan's school had Field Day yesterday. Parent's were invited, so how could I miss watching my little guy in action? It was very organized with tons of fun games and festivities, including water balloon tosses, relay races and tug-a-war.Jonathan participated in everything, happily and willingly. He was part [...]
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    Posted: May 08, 2009, 1:56pm EDT

  • Gentleman Training 101

    I've been working on Gentleman Training 101 with Jonathan. Teaching him to open doors and wait, and what to say after he is thanked. It is working! Mike was sick yesterday, so he did not go to church. Only Jonathan and I went. Jonathan held the door open for me' [...]
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    Posted: May 04, 2009, 8:35am EDT

  • Letting Go...

    As a Mom, I find that I'm often having to let go.If I got a report card for Mommying, I'd probably flunk this subject. Letting go is not always easy. As a matter for fact, sometimes letting go is extremely difficult, even when it is about seemingly little things.I have [...]
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    Posted: April 29, 2009, 9:35am EDT

  • Victory in the Lunchroom!

    There have been some issues brewing at Jonathan's school. It came to a place that it needed some Mommy intervention. I prepared visual supports and updated a stagnant token system to help my son become motivated to participate and cooperate. I went to the school yesterday morning to share the [...]
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    Posted: April 28, 2009, 9:54am EDT

  • The Touch of the Master's Hand

    Many years ago I read this poem, and memorized it. I felt the words speak to my soul. The masses may judge on the outward appearance, but God sees with different eyes and hears with different ears, and HE knows the intrinsic worth and value. It's been years since I [...]
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    Posted: April 25, 2009, 1:27pm EDT

  • Autism...A Diagnosis of HOPE!

    A few years ago, I was asked to teach a class for parents of newly diagnosed children. These families felt frustrated and had little hope for their children. I had an idea to make a PowerPoint presentation filled with pictures of my son, to document his progress. As he was [...]
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    Posted: April 23, 2009, 4:32pm EDT

  • Autism...A Diagnosis of Hope!


    A few years ago, I was asked to teach a class for parents of newly diagnosed children. These families felt frustrated and had little hope for their children. I had an idea to make a PowerPoint presentation filled with pictures of my son, to document [...]
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    Posted: April 22, 2009, 9:57pm EDT

  • Remembering the Journey

    I recently received an email from a man who's son was just diagnosed with autism and hyperlexia. He asked me about my son. The paths we've traveled. Therapies, education and programs we've experienced. What has helped? What we'd do differently.PLEASE NOTE: Every child is different. I feel God guided me [...]
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    Posted: April 21, 2009, 8:32am EDT

  • A Dream Come True

    I planned a Mario themed party for Jonathan at our house. I was concerned because we had very few RSVP's, but 9 children came, along with many adults. It was perfect. Jonathan was awesome! He never got too wound up. Played well with his friends. Appreciated his gifts and givers.' [...]
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    Posted: April 19, 2009, 7:34am EDT

  • Transformations - The Easter Miracle

    Here it is the week before Easter. I am blessed to be on the worship team and my church. We did quite a bit of singing about the Cross this morning.As a Christian, I've been pondering the cross and have some interesting thoughts to share. If I were a preacher,' [...]
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    Posted: April 05, 2009, 2:20pm EDT

  • It Breaks My Heart...

    Ouch. That hurt...This morning while trying to get some work done on my laptop, I repeatedly asked my son to lay at the other end of the couch. He was trying to snuggle, but he has a tough time sitting still, so it was more like cuddling with a windshield [...]
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    Posted: April 04, 2009, 9:32am EDT

  • You've Got to be Kidding!

    Yesterday was a whirlwind. No, actually more like a Tsunami.A few years ago, my son could not leave the watchful eye of an adult for even a minute. You never knew what he might do! Would you believe?Climb to the to of the refrigerator to get to the cookie jar? [...]
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    Posted: April 01, 2009, 9:08pm EDT

  • You've GOT to be kidding!


    Yesterday was a whirlwind. No, actually more like a Tsunami.

    A few years ago, my son could not leave the watchful eye of an adult for even a minute. You never knew what he might do! Would you believe?
    Climb to the to of [...]
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    Posted: April 01, 2009, 1:04pm EDT

  • A Dozen Thoughts - What Every Parent of an ASD Child Wish the Teacher Knew

    1) It is never a shock that my child has behavior issues. I live with him. I know. 2) Tell me 2 good things about my child when you have to tell me something bad. Think of it as a sandwich. Good/Bad/Good. 3) Let me know you like my child. [...]
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    Posted: March 30, 2009, 8:49am EDT

  • A Dozen Things Parents of ASD Kids Wished The Teacher Knew

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    1) It is never a shock that my child has behavior issues. I live with him. I know.

    2) Tell me 2 good things about my child when you have to tell me something bad. Think of it [...]

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    Posted: March 28, 2009, 8:10am EDT

  • I Remember You...

    Three years ago today, my Mom went to be with the Lord. Needless to say, I miss her very much. March 22nd will always be a day with the mixture of sadness and joy. Sadness because of the obvious loss and desire to be with my Mom again. Joy because [...]
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    Posted: March 22, 2009, 3:32pm EDT

  • Can it really be....

    A month since I've blogged? How is that possible? I hate to blog when I'm not in a good mood. Now don't get me wrong...I love Christmas, and decorating and baking and festivities. Honoring the Baby born in the manger. But the last month has been filled with so many' [...]
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    Posted: December 30, 2008, 11:14am EST

  • I'd Pick You

    Sometimes a song needs to be sung again. Therefore, it only goes to reason that sometimes a blog is worth the repost. Just In case you missed this one the first time around.

    I have this little thing I say to my son. I've said [...]
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    Posted: December 13, 2008, 9:02am EST

  • Jonathan got PUBLISHED!

    A LONG time ago I remember receiving an email, and they asked for poems, stories and artwork from people with developmental disabilities. I sent something in Jonathan had "written" (he said it, and I typed it.) Today I get a book in the mail, and see that my 8 year [...]
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    Posted: November 26, 2008, 4:10am EST

  • When God Speaks....LISTEN!

    I experienced one of those rare moments of awakening last night. God spoke to my heart and showed me His most gracious love and care for me. I'm not sure I can put into words the depth of this revelation, but I will attempt to do so.Late last night, after' [...]
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    Posted: November 14, 2008, 9:36am EST

  • I AM SUPER MOM!

    You don't often hear me do this, but for this moment I'm going to be glowing in the dark, neon sign kind of thing, about my glorious accomplishment this afternoon. Please excuse this brief moment of expressing the joy of my success. There is about $1,500 worth of dental work [...]
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    Posted: November 11, 2008, 7:35pm EST

  • It's a Bird...It's a Plane NO! It's Naked Boy!

    I just love my son's sense of humor. Probably because I'm pretty much always shocked by the fact that he has one. I mean, of course he'll laugh at jokes. But what really amazes me is when HE is the one actually creating the humorous situation on purpose.He comes upstairs' [...]
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    Posted: October 25, 2008, 10:02pm EDT

  • ATTENTION!! FREE AUTISM T-SHIRT


    I'd love to GIVE (yes, as in free) you a T-Shirt, but you have to come ENTER to win. Great way to bring some Autism Awareness to your community. or at your child's school. I have a little guy with autism, and these T-shirts are [...]
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    Posted: October 22, 2008, 10:28am EDT

  • My Son???

    Yesterday was our IEP Annual Review. I've become an IEP Pro. BTDT so many times that IEP meetings no longer stress me out the way they used to. I have a wonderful relationship with the teachers/staff at the school, so I enjoy the meetings. I normally bake brownies or chocolate' [...]
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    Posted: October 21, 2008, 9:33am EDT

  • AWEtism T-Shirt!! Give A Way - Check this out!

    I'm having an AWEtism T-Shirt Give-A-Way. Come and Enter for your chance to win... Christmas is coming. This could be a present for your favorite Teacher or Therapist.

    See post below for information on how to enter!



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    Posted: October 20, 2008, 8:16am EDT

  • CONTEST - The AWESOME AWEtism (Autism) Give-A-Way!


    T-SHIRT GIVE-A-WAY!
    That's right....it's true!
    I am going to give 2 lucky people a free T-Shirt (size Adult S, M, L or XL available) and frameable 8X10 Printed Poem.

    The rules for the contest are simple: 1) You must comment on MY [...]
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    Posted: October 18, 2008, 10:33am EDT

  • I'd pick YOU!

    I have this little thing I say to my son. I've said it for years. It's a Mommy thing. Something that he can hold on to during yucky days. You know...days whenthe entire 2nd grade class is picking on himand he got a 60 on the spelling testand he has [...]
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    Posted: October 17, 2008, 9:16am EDT

  • Heroes - Super Teacher to the Rescue!

    I have found that heroes come in many forms. They don't all wear capes and fly through the air. What real heroes possess is the ability to rescue someone in peril. Today is the birthday of my favorite "hero". Though "only" a general education teacher, this woman definitely leaps tall' [...]
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    Posted: October 16, 2008, 7:57am EDT

  • Practicing Surgeon - Patients Beware...

    Last night Jonathan and I were talking about what he wants to be when he grows up. His list has included: Monster Truck Driver, Nascar Driver, Pet Trainer, Video Game Designer, Astronaut, Book Collector, and Paleontologist to name a few. But last night I mentioned how being a Doctor might [...]
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    Posted: October 11, 2008, 12:10pm EDT

  • It's Not Autism...It's AWEtism OR

    Life on the BRIGHT SIDE of the Spectrum! Long ago, when my son was turning 4, we witnessed some dramatic changes in his life. We witnessed God at work, reshaping the way our son related to the world. While he was once alone on his island, he was beginning to [...]
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    Posted: October 10, 2008, 7:22am EDT

  • It's not Autism...It's AWEtism or...Life on the BRIGHT SIDE of the Spectrum!


    Long ago, when my son was turning 4, we witnessed some dramatic changes in his life. We witnessed God at work, reshaping the way our son related to the world. While he was once alone on his island, he was beginning to allow people to [...]
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    Posted: October 09, 2008, 11:12am EDT

  • The Question...(every Mother who has a Child with Autism Asks)

    So, as most of you know who are reading my blog (hey...does anyone really read this?) I probably don't need to state the fact that my 8 year old son has autism. But if you are new, you might not know, so now you do!Jonathan has autism. Though most people' [...]
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    Posted: September 28, 2008, 12:14pm EDT

  • This morning while getting ready for school, ...

    This morning while getting ready for school, my son said something very profound."Mom, the God who created the whole entire universe made me. I think He cares about details."At first I laughed. Then I realized how truly significant this thought process was for him. For my precious son is autistic, [...]
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    Posted: September 19, 2008, 8:52am EDT

  • For Moms with Special Needs Children

    I have been moved by Sarah Palin. I cried when she so genuinely shared from her heart about her son, Trig, with Downs Syndrome. I was touched when she made a comittment that she would be a friend for Special Needs children in the White House. After her speech on [...]
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    Posted: September 06, 2008, 10:29pm EDT

  • Who Do I Trust?

    Tomorrow morning at 6:30 I'm going in for surgery on my knee. It is outpatient surgery, not a huge deal. But for some reason the thought of going under general anesthesia has me contemplating my mortality. I honestly know that if I was to die, I would go and spend' [...]
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    Posted: August 26, 2008, 11:10pm EDT

  • The Funny Side of Autism

    People with autism tend to take everything literally, which can make for difficult times. You have to explain every Idiom. (See the "2 Birds + 1 Stone = Poor Boy" post from a few weeks ago) But it can also make for humorous times....like the one I had today.This afternoon [...]
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    Posted: August 18, 2008, 5:34pm EDT

  • Only ONE "R-Word" Allowed

    I am offended.Offended for precious lives that will be hurt by this horrible movie "Tropic Thunder" recently released.My sincere prayer is that the movie flops, the studio looses money, and perhaps the message is heard that this kind of behavior that is not acceptable on the playground, is not acceptable [...]
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    Posted: August 15, 2008, 6:41pm EDT

  • An Amazing Little Boy

    When my son was young, it seemed as if autism was a monster controlling him. It was a scary time, to say the least. We were not given a great prognosis about his future, at best, his potential was unknown. Then, I noticed he became intrigued by butterflies, literally dancing [...]
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    Posted: August 13, 2008, 11:57am EDT

  • Quirky? HAHA


    Quirky. . .me? Never.

    My buddy, Angie, tagged me in a meme. I like this one. It's about quirks. Do I have quirks? We're about to find out. Rules for this meme are as follows:
    1) Link to the person who tagged you.
    [...]
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    Posted: August 11, 2008, 1:09am EDT

  • God is AMAZING!




    Then you knew that already!

    I wanted to share something that just happened to me. God is so faithful and cares about even the little things in our lives.

    My keys were lost. Last time I used them was Sunday. We [...]
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    Posted: July 31, 2008, 12:43pm EDT

  • 2 Birds + 1 Stone = Poor Boy

    There are some things that, if I did not have a child with autism, I would never experience. Some are not fun, but most give me new perspectives, unique and often humorous.

    Last night while out with my son, I mentioned a few things [...]
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    Posted: July 22, 2008, 9:28pm EDT

  • Mourning into Dancing!



    This has been a rough summer.

    Jonathan has been booted (or nearly booted) from everything we've enrolled him in. Twice in the past few weeks, I've gotten calls to come pick him up, and told he was not welcome to participate. This has [...]
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    Posted: July 15, 2008, 10:16am EDT

  • Attention World: AQUATICMAN IS ALIVE!!

    AQUATICMAN in ACTION!

    AQUATICMAN Incognito(trying to look like a little boy instead of the Super Hero he is!)

    Hallelujah! Jonathan has conquered the water! He has, in one short week been transformed from the fish-that-got-hooked-and-is-flopping-around-in-the-water type swimmer to [...]
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    Posted: July 11, 2008, 11:00pm EDT

  • FREE Painting!

    That's right...who says nothing in life is free? If you go to this blog ([allieparkersthoughts.blogspot.com]) you can have a chance of winning a painting! Pretty cool!!

    I am...



    Donna' [...]
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    Posted: July 11, 2008, 10:33pm EDT

  • Tough, Rough Week

    I'm sure you've had them. A week filled with challenges and frustrations. And just the time I've made peace with it all, a new complication is rolling in like a Tsunami. OK...that's a bit of an exageration.

    I've had a week filled with gallbladder screaming,' [...]
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    Posted: July 07, 2008, 9:00am EDT

  • Birthday Fun!


    We moved from Orlando, FL to Maryville, TN almost a year ago. We love it here! When we first moved, my daughter applied for a job at a little place called "The Capitol". She quickly became enamoured by it. It is a Coffee shoppe/Old Movie [...]
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    Posted: July 02, 2008, 8:15am EDT

  • Chariots of Fire - Remember that movie?

    Do you remember that movie? Did you ever see it?

    If you haven't it is so worth it. Granted...it is long, and sometimes the movie drags a bit, but there is so much about the movie that is worthwhile.

    The film chronicles the [...]
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    Posted: June 27, 2008, 8:16am EDT

  • Happy Birthday to Me!

    Yep...it's my birthday.
    Another year. They seem to be coming faster and faster. In my late 30's to early 40's I did NOT like my birthday. With every year, the biological clock ticked louder and louder.

    Wanting another baby so much, I just hated [...]
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    Posted: June 26, 2008, 3:46pm EDT

  • I Have A New Baby!!




    First of all, let me say that I do NOT play piano...it's more like playing around on the piano. But I love to be alone with the Lord and play and sing praises. He says to "make a joyful noise"...so I try and [...]
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    Posted: June 23, 2008, 7:04pm EDT
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