The Successful IEP Meeting

Since my son has been diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome, I have spoken to many parents of special needs children.  A common theme of dissatisfaction has emerged from these conversations.  Most parents express frustration with the lack of appropriate services provided for their children by the school.  Because of this (and other factors), I [...]

Asperger’s and Spirituality

Just as I was once impressed with the childlike faith that I saw in my father, I am impressed with the spiritual maturity I see now in my son.

When to help the strugglers

Every spring my kids and I incubate and hatch chicken eggs. It is our Easter tradition. When I first started hatching eggs, a farmer told me that it is very important that the chicks break out of the shells completely on their own. It strengthens them to peck their way out and prepares them for survival. This was a good warning our first year, because it took over twenty-four hours for a few of the chicks to finally make it out of the shell!