Category: Autism

Autism, Teaching

Dear General Education Teacher: Surprise! You’re A Special Ed Teacher!

My first job out of college was working as a general ed high school biology teacher.  On day one, during second period, a woman I had never met before walked into my room, alongside the kids.  She introduced herself as a special education teacher in the building and informed me she was assigned to work with me during that hour.  At first I thought she … Continue reading Dear General Education Teacher: Surprise! You’re A Special Ed Teacher!

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Autism, Blogging, Family, Gratitude, Infertility, Pregnancy, Running

Call Me a Fanfaron This Week

Ok, I’m going to be a little boasty, braggy, hippity hoppity.  I can’t help it, I just might explode – this week has been sort of amazing.  I have had a lot of horribly dark weeks, and this one is shiny and bright and remarkably different than those. FRIDAY: I am starting a support program for students on the Autism Spectrum at the high school I work in – we will be piloting it, … Continue reading Call Me a Fanfaron This Week

A Morning Grouch11 Comments
Autism, Family, Gratitude, Teaching

On Gratitude and Compassion.

This is the week where we are reminded to reflect on what we are thankful for.  This year my biggest gratitude and thanks go to Baby Grouch. She makes me happy simply because she is she.  I am grateful for her smiles, her snores, her little grasp on my finger, her cuddles and coos.  I’m grateful for her cries and her tears and for the … Continue reading On Gratitude and Compassion.

A Morning Grouch23 Comments