Screeching, Jumping and Anticipating Four It started with climbing on the dining room table. At the time I just thought JB was being and adventurous toddler. I have to admit at first I would get all worked up about it but soon I realized he wasn’t afraid. He loved climbing and it seemed like he…
Non-Verbal
Yes, I’m Scared for My Son’s Life
Yes, I’m Scared for My Son’s Life As an African-American mother of three sons, my mind has been on all the happens around the country regarding “Black Lives”. When Trayvon Martin was gunned down in his prime I wore a sweatshirt in his honor, I even included my kids. When I finally brought myself to…
Starter Signs from Baby Sign Language
Starter Signs from Baby Sign Language My three-year old toddler was diagnosed with Autism this summer. One of his challenges is that he’s non-verbal. He’s three and although he was talking fine at first, around 18 months of age he started to lose words. At the time of his testing he was still saying “mama”…