Jake & Tara’s Blog
Autism, Intelligence, Target, and Little Kid Stares
Autism and Intelligence Conversation on July 19, 2018Jake and I had a nice discussion today (via letterboard and RPM) when I started asking him about the book we've been reading called "Out of My Mind." The story is about a girl who can't walk or talk fluently and...
Not Sure
Not SureJake's 1st poem written at RPM camp with Amy Brennan Not sure of this lineReally silly not to rhyme the wordsLots of many worries in my mindSo not sure today Jake McClintick has been learning to communicate using a letterboard since age 18. Learning the...
Book Review: The Secret Prayer
I’ve been praying and seeking to attract big healing miracles since my youngest son’s diagnosis. I know through God all things are possible, I believe that with all my heart. I also believe that healing is God’s will for each of us. Divine Love never enjoys suffering.
Killer Baby Powder vs. Immaculate Vaccines? (Product Safety Logic Fail)
I had a not so itty bitty disagreement with a nurse practitioner at Children’s Hospital. My husband and I made an appointment with our youngest adult son in attendance to go over his prescribed medications used to manage his intermittent explosive disorder....
Book Review: Kiss of God- The Wisdom of a Silent Child by Marshall Stewart Ball
Precious, profound, and wondrous—these are the best words I can think of to describe the simply divine, touching poetry of Marshall Stewart Ball. Learning the circumstance of his life and writings one can not help but be amazed. Marshall is proof that being able to...
Back To School Book GiveAway
You could win both these books: I'll be giving away 4 sets of both books for the next 2 weeks. No strings attached, I pay shipping. Sign Says NO is a fantastic book for discussing the benefits of rules and limits. "NO" is part of life, and it is important for...
What Spring Flowers Say
What Spring Flowers Say Bushes and trees Burst with blooms Hyacinth palettes And sweet perfumes Tulips pop bold In rainbow hues Sunny, smiling daffodils Brightening views The world abloom With new enthuse What spring flowers say Easy to construe A message of hope...
Book Review: Getting Things Done -The Art of Stress-Free Productivity
Author: David Allen Non-Fiction Fun to Read Factor: 6 out of 10 Value of Ideas: 9 out of 10 Do you have 9 million things you are trying to keep track of? Does your life sometimes feel so overwhelming that you give up and just play spider solitaire on your Ipad? ...
WANTED: Hope in Action Throughout the Special Needs Community
Parents of a child who has special needs will almost surely hear at one time or another, “Now you know your child will never [fill in blank.]” These gloom and doom forecasts are meant to be helpful, I know. They are meant to prepare us for REALITY. I used to get...
A Fun “Make the Sound” Game for Preverbal Individuals with Special Needs
Persuading a child on the severe end of the autism spectrum to engage in verbal exchanges can be quite a challenge, and I’ve found that ENJOYMENT works better than anything else. I’m super grateful for the Dr. Seuss classic Mr.Brown Can Moo, Can You? My son, Jake,...