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Author Archives: jaime
The Art of Asking Questions (and Making Demands)
From jaime over on Bignity. I came upon this article today. It sparked something within me. There truly is an art to asking questions, but there is also something raw about it, when it comes to life and when it … Continue reading
Posted in kids, questions, special needs, yes/no questions
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Kids of Older Dads Face Brain Health Risks
From jaime over on Bignity. These days, everyone jumps on any sort of “research” or news in regards to autism and special needs in general. We want to figure out the mysteries, the causes and ideally, the cures. I am … Continue reading
Posted in age, Autism, Disability, fathers, News
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Vacation Time!
From jaime over on Bignity. Come Monday, I’ll be leaving on a jet plane, at least for about a week. Don’t worry, I’ll be back. Yesterday was my first “break” day. Taking on a job that requires working with children … Continue reading
Autism & Siblings
From jaime over on Bignity. New information and research seem to be popping up all over the place. This one here is just a short blurb, but important nonetheless.
School Shopping of a Special Needs Kind
From jaime over on Bignity. The beginning of a new school year is just around the corner. Before the year begins, here are a couple resources that can help you evaluate your school’s special education programs. Education Directory The first … Continue reading
Posted in New Year, school, special needs
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A New Definition of Autism?
From jaime over on Bignity. I think Todd Drezner is a pretty awesome guy. Great writer and film maker as well as an intelligent critic in the world of autism. Check out his latest article for Huffington Post here and … Continue reading
The Rules
From jaime over on Bignity. I usually reserve the latest and greatest news for the right side of this site, but today I want to talk a little bit about this article I happened upon. Although on the surface it … Continue reading
Posted in Down Syndrome, high school, special needs, sports
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SustainAbility is Amazing! Go Long Islanders :)
From jaime over on Bignity. Something pretty spectacular is happening in my very own backyard. As a New York gal, I’m proud not only of the healthy initiative Wendy Kaplan and her daughter Rachel are taking, but the brilliant way … Continue reading
Posted in adults, New York, News, special needs
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LOL
From jaime over on Bignity. There are a lot of funny things kids have said to me over the years. Some are laugh-out-loud hysterical. Others catch me mid-exhale, in that, “You did not just say what I think you said,” … Continue reading
Posted in conversations, learning disabilities, special needs
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Colin Farrell
From jaime over on Bignity. While I’ve always had a thing for Colin and his bad boy, Johnny Deppish persona, I just thought he was another one of those womanizing superstar celebs without any depth. Good actor and nothing more … Continue reading
Posted in angelman's syndrome, ataxia, colin farrell, fine motor coordination, happy, News, non-verbal
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