Thriving 15 Aug 2013 | 06:42 pm

I have two new pieces in the latest edition of Thrive magazine.  The first is a feature article on finding childcare for a child with special needs.  I'll be honest - if you're not in the market for c...

Meet the Beatles 1 Aug 2013 | 02:14 am

"Bud, can you name all of the Beatles?" "Ringo." "Right." "George." "Yes." "Paul?" "Mm-hmm." "Who else?" "There's one more." "Um.  Kenny?" It seems I still have some work to do.

Blog with a splash of Bourbon 19 Jul 2013 | 12:20 am

Bud's writing a blog. It's part of his summer curriculum.  Each of the kids in the program has started a blog and, from what I can gather, they are all responding to the same prompts when they post. ...

Echt? Deutsch? 29 Jun 2013 | 07:25 pm

Bud has always been great about visiting the dentist, because we set the tone early with low stress/low pressure visits that were followed by fabulous prizes.  (What's a little bribery when oral healt...

In tonight's performance, the role of Bud will be played by David Rudman 21 Jun 2013 | 03:53 pm

For weeks now, Bud has been telling me, "When I'm 14, I will be voiced by David Rudman."  David Rudman is the voice of Jack on Jack's Big Music Show and the voice of Baby Bear on Sesame Street. The c...

A follow-up and a request 11 Jun 2013 | 07:44 am

Several months ago, I asked for your input on social pragmatics for a piece I was writing.  You were incredibly helpful and a couple of you asked me to post the piece once it was finished.  It's out n...

1, 2, 3, pedwar 24 Apr 2013 | 06:13 am

In which Bud tells it like it is 22 Apr 2013 | 09:46 pm

We were packed up and headed out for the weekend - one of those crazily-scheduled weekends that always compels me to over-pack.  As I struggled out the door toward the car, looking like a pack mule wi...

Under pressure 15 Apr 2013 | 06:34 am

I’m looking for feedback. For years, I've been thinking that I recognize a connection between the weather and Bud’s ability (or inability) to maintain emotional regulation.  Specifically, it seems as...

High, kids! 10 Apr 2013 | 01:11 am

Bud brought a children's book with him to the doctor's office last week.  As we sat in the waiting room, I glanced over his shoulder to see what had him so engrossed. And then I did a double take. A...