About Me and Making Lemonade

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Greater Columbus, OH, United States
I am a Christian, wife, mom of two lovable boys that have autism, leader of a parent support group and a blogger. The blog and support Group are for parents of exceptional children with Sensory Processing Disorder, ADD, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Learning Disabilities, Behavioral and Developmental Delays, etc. Meetings are held in the Greater Columbus, Ohio area every Wednesday morning at DCBDD in Lewis Center and the first Tuesday of each month at Pediatric Therapy Partners also in Lewis Center.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Tips for Special Needs Families From the Pros (Mom's)

Tips for Special Needs Families From the Pros (Mom's)

Making Lemonade is a support system for parents of exceptional children.  Our goals are to share support, encouragement and resources with other parents.  Our children are not exactly alike, but as parents of exceptional children, we have a lot in common.  Being able to relate to each other and learn from each other is invaluable.  

At the Making Lemonade weekly meetings we have an opportunity to express our joys and challenges with each other.  This is therapeutic and revitalizing.  Sharing resources is something else that we can take away from each meeting, blog post or email.

We have started a "TIP JAR"  at our local group meetings on Wednesday mornings.  This has been a fun way to learn about helpful tips that have been tested and proved to be effective.  These tips vary from helpful items to concepts that have proven successful. One week we did a "Real Food" recipe exchange.  

TIPS:

LOCK LACES - Some of our kids have difficulty learning how to tie shoe laces.  Whether there is a fine motor delay or the concept is hard to grasp, elementary school aged children with exceptions take longer to learn this skill.  Once a child passes kid's size 3, it is very difficult to find shoes that velcro shut.  Lock Laces are an elastic shoelace and fastening system designed for runners and people with special needs.  The laces have a plastic slide that locks in place, no tying necessary.




IF YOU CARE - Unbleached, non-toxic paper baking products.  Their variety of products include muffin liners, parchment paper and coffee filters.  




LEGOS VS. CANDY  - Rather than candy in Easter Eggs, place Lego pieces in each egg.  No high fructose corn syrup or dyes!  Plus, how fun to be able to put together Lego's after the Easter Egg Hunt.





SYLVAN LEARNING CENTER TUTORING - Year round tutoring services for all grades and college prep.  They DO offer tutoring for EXCEPTIONAL LEARNERS!  Whether your child has a learning delay, autism or just difficulty in a particular subject, Sylvan instructors work with ALL types of students.  

PALEO "GIRL SCOUT THIN MINT" RECIPE - My all time favorite Girl Scout cookie in a gluten free version!  Find the recipe at Elana's Pantry or click here:  Paleo Thin Mints







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