NOTE TO READERS

This site has not been updated since Jake moved (2015) to residential school placement at the age of 17. Since he's now graduated and in adult placement, he's requested his privacy. We keep this page online for new learners or parents navigating the life of diagnoses and uncertainty. All our parenting, adoption and faith views remain the same. Behavior management strategies always relevant.  Never hesitate to reach out to chat or ask a question. 
"There has never been a person with Autism in the White House ... I will be the first President with a disability!"

LOST AND FOUND

It's taken a year, but finally got back to the keyboard.  What we're feeling and doing now that Jakey is away at residential school. How we survived some great losses and recovery of our family.

where is your line?

How we arrived at and had to make the hardest decision of our lives.  Letting go to let grow is difficult and emotional.  Read this piece about how we found our peace. 

Behavior Speaks Volumes,
Look and LISTEN 

Behavior is communication.  I've said it a thousand times and truly believe this.  Acting-out can come in many forms from aggression to attention seeking to annoyance.  Sometimes I think Jake is just being a turkey, in the wake of recent activities, I will always look beyond what I actually see. 
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