Tag Archives: special needs

Girl Scouts and Special Needs

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Julia Roberts

I wrote an article a while back on Support for Special Needs about Scouting and Inclusiveness. It fits nicely with what is going on now because Quinnlin will be enjoying Camporee soon with her new (truly inclusive) troop and making … Continue reading →

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A List of Incredible & Not Incredible Things

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Julia Roberts

It’s been a big week at Casa de Kidneys and Eyes… – First, a big announcement that I’m working with Build-A-Bear Workshop for Support for Special Needs. They’ve asked us to share Quinnlin’s experience with special needs through her eyes … Continue reading →

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Two Years after Driving Away

Posted on January 28, 2012 by Julia Roberts

Two years ago tomorrow (around lunchtime) my beloved and I drove our son to a mental hospital to admit him for an unknown amount of time. It was for his safety. It was for his mental state. It was the … Continue reading →

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Friday Photo Fun

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Julia Roberts

While I’m working on a post about Quinnlin’s growing realization of her differences and not liking them, I’m going to show you a photo of her and a friend enjoying their very own runway show. Quinnlin is the model, her … Continue reading →

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Always, change.

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Julia Roberts

One thing is a given in our world and that is change. It can be for the better or for the worse, but change will come. We will either welcome it, as we did with Gage’s mental health stability, or … Continue reading →

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Spoken in the Mutant Family Household

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Julia Roberts

In the car talking with the kids about houses and garages and carports Quinnlin: “Carports sounds like girl parts.” ————- Again with discussing houses. Gage: “You know, the shingliers.” Me: “What are you talking about?” Gage: “You know, the part … Continue reading →

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