I just finished my second week of student teaching and I’m still loving it. I’m in a Life Skills classroom with elementary-aged children with varying disabilities. Their struggles have made me rethink the things I’ve dwelled on within my own… Continue Reading
The following entry is from RuthieP, who posts regularly on the Teens4TS blog: So I’m going to be starting a Big/Little program for kids (elementary-school aged), teens (middle school or high school-aged) and college students with Tourette Syndrome. For those… Continue Reading
This is the continuation from my post yesterday. Read that one first, if you haven’t yet! :) My son had complex tics when he was diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome, but those tics subsided once life stresses were reduced and we… Continue Reading
I don’t claim to have life as a mother figured out, especially having a child with neurological challenges. I am guessing other mothers have more patience than I do, but I am certainly not giving in or being too tired… Continue Reading
It’s a new year, which means it’s time to make some changes. For some people, it’s to lose 10 pounds. For others, it’s to get a great job. I’m no mind reader, but I’m guessing that for many of you… Continue Reading
Adversity introduces a man to himself. ~ Anonymous Now that I’m finally nearing the finish line and graduating in May, I know more than ever that this was the path I was meant to go. I would say the path… Continue Reading
The Christmas season begins far to early in retail, but us ordinary folk keep doing what we normally do day in and day out. Sometimes thrown in to the mix is a trip to the hospital. My 14-year-old has lived… Continue Reading
In my first two posts, I talked about what my life was like early on and the various phases of treatment I had to go through leading up to present day. Now, I’ll talk about how Tourette Syndrome can hinder… Continue Reading
I hope the essay that follows about my experience dealing with Tourette Syndrome serves to help the individuals suffering from the disorder and their parents. I’ve made the essay as detailed as possible while at the same time not making… Continue Reading
This is an e-mail I received over the weekend from the boy’s teacher. She is patient, kind and one of his best advocates at school. We totally hit the teacher jackpot with her!! Hi, I just wanted to e-mail you… Continue Reading