tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87662994810525473052026-05-04T02:17:43.527-04:00My son with Asperger's Syndrome is very creative. Yesterday he was talking to his imaginary pickle. Today? Well, you'll just have to come in and find out.Corrie Howehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02107352260276921770noreply@blogger.comBlogger220125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766299481052547305.post-24383992736038842892010-08-25T09:36:00.000-04:002010-08-25T09:36:11.171-04:00

This is what I'm singing in my house today! Yes, the day that all my children returned to school and I once again to not only have two thoughts, but I can put two thoughts together. We last time we were together I left you wondering if I will survive living with a ten year old diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome, ADHD and Anxiety disorder. Since it has been so long since you heard from me you

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I wrote back in April that Jonathan turned 10. It's been seven and a half years since I had a 10 year old male in the house. But I'm beginning to remember why I stopped liking my oldest son about this point in his life (although I never stopped loving him). j var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? "https://ssl." : "http://www."); document.write(unescape("%3Cscript src='" +

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Okay, I have to get this down before I forget it. Yvar gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? "https://ssl." : "http://www."); document.write(unescape("%3Cscript src='" + gaJsHost + "google-analytics.com/ga.js' type='text/javascript'%3E%3C/script%3E")); try { var pageTracker = _gat._getTracker("UA-10810181-1"); pageTracker._trackPageview(); } catch(err) {} Me: Josh, I asked

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Thank you, all my blogging friends, for checking in on me and telling me how you are concerned. I have to admit I stopped writing for a little bit because I haven't had time to read everyone's blogs - and I so miss that!!! Tvar gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? "https://ssl." : "http://www."); document.write(unescape("%3Cscript src='" + gaJsHost + "google-analytics.com/

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...More than half-way back in the large sanctuary, a man quietly stood. He was dressed in a simple tan dress shirt, no tie, and khakis, no belt. Although not in uniform, no one could conceive he wasn't a uniform type based upon his straight posture, his stance and his crew cut. He stood neither at attention nor at a parade rest, but something in between with his hands folded at his lower torso.

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A month or so ago, I was contacted by National Autism Resources and asked to review their Chewy Pencil Toppers. Since the school and I noticed Jonathan is playing with his mouth all day long, I thought Jonathan should try the pencil topper. I received three clear tubes which fit on the end of a pencil. To be honest, Jonathan wanted nothing to do with them. I'm not totally surprised. He's not

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Scott woke me up at 3 or 4 a.m., "Are you sure you don't want me to cancel my business trip to California? Because once I'm in the air it will take another day or so before I can get home." I assured him, "I'll be fine. I'll call Dr. Tiralla this morning, he'll make me come in to monitor the baby and then he'll send me home like he always does." Scott reluctantly got up and departed for BWI for

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Shhh! I'm still officially on Spring Break. But before I left, I agreed to review a book written by a mother of a son with autism as part of a Blog Tour from April 1 to 7. Since I never have a chance to read anymore, my break was a perfect time to settle down with this book. I'll be back Monday. In the meantime, I want to kick off National Autism Awareness Month this book review.  * * * * *

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I know it is Spring time when I drive up my driveway and see purple flowers blooming from my vinca minor. How can I be so in love with a small purple bloom from wild ground cover? I don't know, but my dream is to have it growing down both sides of my driveway someday in future. Although it grows wild once it is planted, I have to harvest it from my mom's neighborhood and plant it one vine at a

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The last two weeks Jonathan didn't have homework because Maryland public schools administer the Maryland State Assessments (MSA) - you know, the report cards on how well the teachers and schools are teaching our children. Jonathan: We don't have homework the next two weeks because of MSAs. Me: This is yet another proof that God is good! Jonathan: What!?!? God doesn't give MSAs! Me: No, not

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I'm participating with Travis, at I Like To Fish, in his Memoir Monday. The only rule that I know about is that your story has to be true. So come join the growing number of people caught in Travis' "net of discussion." Back when I worked for a company (as opposed to work for my family or myself), I had an incredible opportunity to work for my hero. I will treasure those two years for the rest

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I woke up this morning to screaming rounds of "Jonathan, give me back my phone!" Faith came upstairs to tell me Jonathan took her favorite phone. I had her send him up. He came up. I asked him to give the phone back, "No. I don't want to." This became a circular conversation. At least he was honest. Last week a quite conversation between husband and wife was disrupted by a hysterical Faith who

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For my Thursday Tackle this week, I decided to "show off" my first article about a local business. For those not keeping up with my newest adventure, I'm in the process of setting up another blog strictly to "write local stories one business at a time." I would love constructive input on this. My husband called it "folksy" which was my intention. My thought is that people are more willing to do

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Did I get your attention with my title today? Or did I get your attention when it looked like I stopped following you today? D var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? "https://ssl." : "http://www."); document.write(unescape("%3Cscript src='" + gaJsHost + "google-analytics.com/ga.js' type='text/javascript'%3E%3C/script%3E")); Let me tell you what's going on in my real life

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Thank you for your wonderful and supportive comments on my last post. I was attempting to be snarky, not looking for an outpouring of encouragement. But I'll take it! T var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? "https://ssl." : "http://www."); document.write(unescape("%3Cscript src='" + gaJsHost + "google-analytics.com/ga.js' type='text/javascript'%3E%3C/script%3E")); Just

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I used to be a person with an identity. Now I'm not a person and my identity is tied to my  husband. Nothing brought this reality home faster than applying for a signature loan. Let me back up. Before I married Scott a decade and a half ago, I was somebody. I had my own credit history. I owned my home. In fact, I had owned two different homes. I had an excellent job. I worked directly for a

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Remember when I posted this story about Jonathan and buying shoes? Well, as life would have it, Jonathan needed new shoes. * * * * * * * * * rvar gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? "https://ssl." : "http://www."); document.write(unescape("%3Cscript src='" + gaJsHost + "google-analytics.com/ga.js' type='text/javascript'%3E%3C/script%3E")); Me: Jonathan, which would you prefer?

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Thanks for all your encouragement and support for my one day boot camp in Baltimore, Maryland. If you have a chance I recommend staying at Pier 5 Hotel. It was a wonderful experience. I checked in about 4 pm Friday evening, had my car valet parked (the valet brought all my luggage up to my room), and received an invitation to come back down for Crabby Hour in the lobby. This lovely and very

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...okay, not really. But I am going camping this weekend. It's called SITS Bloggy Boot camp. Some of you might be familiar with SITS (or The Secret Is in The Sauce) networking site for women bloggers. They are holding a camp in Baltimore, Maryland Saturday. I'm driving up today. This is the kind of camping I love. I'm sleeping in a premier hotel, eating flounder stuffed with crab (I'm not eating

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For all those new to this blog, let me answer a few of your burning questions. First, "Just Because My Pickle Talks Doesn't Make Me An Idiot" is a phrase my son, Jonathan, used to say when he was a preschooler. He has Asperger's Syndrome, which is a high functioning form of autism. He has this diagnosis because he has issues with language and social skills. No one knew what Jonathan was

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Travis, at I like to Fish, has invited me to come play in his pond today! I'm excited because Travis is allowing me to guest post on his blog. If you already follow him, you know that his followers become cult-like in their inability to leave or disobey him. Imagine how thrilled I am to be noticed by The Man! I won't even hold it against him that he called me "ma'am". What am I, his mother? Okay

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It's Monday! Like a brain-washed cult member, I'm dutifully obeying Travis and posting a true story, displaying his new button and inviting ya'll to join us. (Because he's from Oklahoma and I'm from Texas.) The above picture is a typical sight for people with autism, at least those who have" hyper-sensitivity" (over sensitive) to noises. This picture happens to be at Disney World during the

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Besides the fact that I didn't have a chance to research my Thursday Tackle this week, I wanted to bring you a letter Jonathan wrote to the school board. Longtime readers know the fact Jonathan WROTE anything on his own initiative is a miracle. Recent readers haven't read about the homework battles in the Howe household. I think Homework Battle #5 was in November. pvar gaJsHost = (("https:" ==

Corrie Howehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02107352260276921770noreply@blogger.com35tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766299481052547305.post-32953611399954651812010-02-24T06:05:00.001-05:002010-03-02T14:54:32.863-05:00

I var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? "https://ssl." : "http://www."); document.write(unescape("%3Cscript src='" + gaJsHost + "google-analytics.com/ga.js' type='text/javascript'%3E%3C/script%3E")); As a result of his sports knowledge, especially in all things football, Scott often calls the play by play during sports, like Al Michaels. In fact, Scott will say a split

Corrie Howehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02107352260276921770noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766299481052547305.post-11623114182511588732010-02-23T07:36:00.003-05:002010-03-02T14:56:39.581-05:00

Ivar gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? "https://ssl." : "http://www."); document.write(unescape("%3Cscript src='" + gaJsHost + "google-analytics.com/ga.js' type='text/javascript'%3E%3C/script%3E")); Our family lives in Maryland, one of the original established colonies from England. In fact, we live about 40 minutes from St. Mary's City. Englishman Leonard Calvert and about

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