by Jake McClintick | May 31, 2018 | Autism, Books and Poetry, Conversations with Jake, Poems by Jake, Poetry Powers, Spiritual
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...
by Tara McClintick | Feb 22, 2018 | Book Benefits for Adults, Book Reviews, Books and Poetry, Health, Planning for Success, Spiritual, Supporting Child Development
Author: Dr. Joe Vitale Fun to Read Factor: 10 out of 10 Value of Ideas: 10 out of 10 Do you ever feel overwhelmed by life? I do too. Prayer is our direct connection with God (a.k.a. Divine Love). This is the type of book that inspires and helps re-prioritize state of...
by Tara McClintick | Oct 18, 2017 | Book Benefits for Adults, Book Reviews, Books and Poetry, Spiritual
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...
by Tara McClintick | Apr 17, 2017 | Books and Poetry, Poetry Powers, Spiritual
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...
by Tara McClintick | Mar 2, 2017 | Attitude and Integrity, Autism, Challenging Behaviors, Communication and Education, Health, Health Challenges, Nutrition Awareness and Discussion, Planning for Success, Spiritual, Supporting Child Development
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...
by Tara McClintick | Mar 2, 2017 | Attitude and Integrity, Autism, Challenging Behaviors, Health Challenges, Planning for Success, Supporting Child Development
The Challenge When you are saying these words, what you want most desperately is for someone, ANYONE, to help you figure out how to get your kid to stop smearing poo. Stop touching it, playing in it, smearing it, eating it, and so forth – how can I get my child to...
by Tara McClintick | Mar 2, 2017 | Attitude and Integrity, Autism, Challenging Behaviors, Spiritual, Supporting Child Development
Full version of this story entitled “Overcoming my ‘Autism'” is published in When God Spoke To Me by DavidPaul Doyle It was a beautiful day as I cheerily loaded my kids in the car to take my youngest son, Jake, to Occupational Therapy. He eagerly...
by Tara McClintick | Jan 21, 2017 | Attitude and Integrity, Autism, Challenging Behaviors, Communication and Education, Planning for Success, Spiritual, Supporting Child Development
One of the most wonderful gifts a special child offers the world is a new level of appreciation. Learning, growth, and development are so miraculous, and yet we often do not think twice about what is happening. We take it all for granted. We assume that it is the same...
by Tara McClintick | Jan 21, 2017 | Attitude and Integrity, Autism, Communication and Education, Planning for Success, Supporting Child Development
Words are delicious! They’re the icing on the communication cupcake, aren’t they?! Why? Because human beings want to be understood. We want to understand each other. Words have the potential to make communication easier, depending on our skill level at using them....
by Tara McClintick | Jan 21, 2017 | Attitude and Integrity, Autism, Challenging Behaviors, Communication and Education, Planning for Success, Supporting Child Development
“If a child is to keep alive his inborn sense of wonder, he needs the companionship of at least one adult who can share it, rediscovering with him the joy, excitement and mystery of the world we live in.” — Rachel Carson Reaching Out We want to make...
