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Countup Timers at WishAFriend.comI Am a stay at home mama to 4 wonderful kids I would not trade the time i get to spend with them for anything.The kids are growing up so fast it is unreal my oldest is in second grade, then my little girl started kindergarten this year and my babies are 4 and 3 time goes so fast.My youngest is in the process of being evaluated for Autism Spectrum Disorder so far they have said he has Developmental delays gross motor delays sensory processing disorder(tactile defensiveness vestibular defensiveness gravitational insecurities state modulation and oral sensitivities)speech/language disorder low muscle tone and "Early signs of Aspergers" or "Possible PDD-NOS" there are lots of poems on my page and in my blog about how i feel about all my kids..
Photo and video editing at www.OneTrueMedia.com"A mother is the truest friend we have, when trials, heavy and sudden, fall upon us when adversity takes the place of prosperity when friends who rejoice with us in our sunshine, desert us when troubles thicken around us, still will she cling to us, and endeavor by her kind precepts and counsels to dissipate the clouds of darkness, and cause peace to return to our hearts."SPD:SPD:Sensory processing refers to our ability to take in information through our senses (touch, movement, smell, taste, vision, and hearing), organize and interpret that information, and make a meaningful response. For most people, this process is automatic. We hear someone talking to us, our brains receive that input and recognize it as a voice talking in a normal tone, and we respond appropriately.Children who have a Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), however, don’t experience such interactions in the same way. SPD affects the way their brains interpret the information that comes in; it also affects how they respond to that information with emotional, motor, and other reactions.For example, some children are over-responsive to sensation and so feel as if they are being constantly bombarded with sensory information. They may try to eliminate or minimize this perceived sensory overload by avoiding being touched or being very particular about clothing. Some children are under-responsive and have an almost insatiable desire for sensory stimulation. They may seek out constant stimulation by taking part in extreme activities, playing music very loudly, or moving constantly. They sometimes don’t notice pain or objects that are too hot or cold, and may need high intensity input in order to become involved in activities. Still others have trouble distinguishing between different types of sensory stimulation.There are several types of Sensory Processing Disorder; each one may result in a number of different behavioral and sensory patterns.Both children and adults can be diagnosed with Sensory Processing Disorder. As many as 5 percent of all children suffer from SPD.Our special children try to pace all they do, all they feel,to learn to live to become real.First she tries to count to ten.Then, she stops and tries, again.One has learned to lift a spoon.A task that equals men on the moon. Another has learned to say a word.A better sound has not been heard.And it was he that learned to play and work with others throughout the day.With patience and love, he will try to care for himself, and to get by.Slow slowchildren... How they grow!Our special children...What they know!To love. To give.For us to live. - Eleanora N. Gambino, June 26, 1973Blessed are those who stop and listen to my chatter. You may not understand me; but I love when people talk to me, for I long for companionship, too.Blessed are those who take my hand and walk with me when the path is rough, for I easily stumble and grow weary. But thank you, too, for letting me walk alone when the path is smooth, for I must learn independence.Blessed are those who take the time to tell me about special happenings, for unless you make special effort to inform me, I remain ignorant.Blessed are those who wait for me. I may be slow, but I appreciate your patience.Blessed are those who are not ashamed to be seen in public with me, for I did not choose to be born thus. It could have been you as well.Blessed are those who do not pity me, for I don't want pity. All I want is understanding and respect for what I have learned as well.Blessed are those who notice my accomplishments, small as they may seem to you. I must work long and hard to learn many of the things you take for granted.Blessed are those who include me in their games, even though I may not understand the rules, I still like to be included in your activities.Blessed are those who think of me as a person who loves, and hurts, and feels joy and pain just like you do, for in that respect I am normal.If I were granted any wishIf I were granted any wish, I'll tell you what I'd do,...I'd wish my kids were small again,for just a month or two;To hear their squeals of laughter,to watch them while they play,And when they ask me to join in,I'd NOT say "Not Today".To jug again their chubby frame, to kiss away their tears,and cherish childhood innocencethat's washed away the years;Then when it's story time again, I'd stay a little longer;to answer questions, sing the songs,so memories would be stronger,But time is callous, wishes, myths,yet God in all his wisdom,Has given me another chance before I join his kingdom;The face may not be just the same,the name is changed, ' tis true,But yet the smile radiates, reminds me so of you.God must have known that Grandma]would need a chance or two.For many little happy things she hadn't time to do;So God Gave Love to Grandmas to equal that before,That, in effect, embraces those little lives she bore.
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