tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447392662850613354.post6474171242807970150..comments2024-02-25T10:24:30.868-05:00Comments on Special needs disability parenting BLOOM: 'You are going to be Dads'BLOOM - Parenting Kids With Disabilitieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06901482901008135659noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447392662850613354.post-12050860761224772692013-12-26T11:32:01.789-05:002013-12-26T11:32:01.789-05:00What a beautiful story. <3
-K. BenjaminWhat a beautiful story. <3<br />-K. BenjaminAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447392662850613354.post-50973157919762842462013-12-10T13:44:57.529-05:002013-12-10T13:44:57.529-05:00No one has ever said - or ever will - that raising...No one has ever said - or ever will - that raising a child with special needs is easy. But there are rewards, though they may sometimes not be totally clear at first. I think in my case the greatest gift my son has given me is to shatter my complacency and open my eyes to the things that really matter in life: love, compassion and family. Congratulations Dave, Rob and Owen.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09518675819881541423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447392662850613354.post-88270883267790970202013-12-09T10:32:04.172-05:002013-12-09T10:32:04.172-05:00I love reading about these happy stories. Congratu...I love reading about these happy stories. Congratulations to this wonderful family!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10180390280196077879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447392662850613354.post-26085759187500891032013-12-07T18:46:54.526-05:002013-12-07T18:46:54.526-05:00David and Robert, Congratulations and you are both...David and Robert, Congratulations and you are both true angels. Your story made me ball my eyes out with joy for all 3 of you. Thank you for sharing and also may I please highly recommend a few websites for you to browse: <br />http://www.floortime.ca/<br />http://www.icdl.com/<br />http://drgiltippy.wordpress.com/<br />http://kidscancentre.com/<br />http://kidscancentre.com/oakwood<br />Please feel free to contact me via Louise if you ever have questions about the links or why I recommend them!Lucas' Momnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447392662850613354.post-25150730964621632192013-12-06T11:57:57.324-05:002013-12-06T11:57:57.324-05:00I've known Dave and Robert for many years...Ow...I've known Dave and Robert for many years...Owen, you are one lucky guy!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447392662850613354.post-17532842411146393362013-12-06T10:53:05.116-05:002013-12-06T10:53:05.116-05:00I find this story amazing. I can totally relate to...I find this story amazing. I can totally relate to the feeling that you're missing out on being a family. I'm only 27 and childless sort of by choice, because I'm myself autistic with too complex needs to be come a parent. It's so fantatistc that the two of you, Rob and David, got to adopt Owen. I also had to smile at your intervention fo rht edoor focus.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447392662850613354.post-39678161652237619622013-12-05T21:13:22.479-05:002013-12-05T21:13:22.479-05:00Indeed what a wonderful story about a loving famil...Indeed what a wonderful story about a loving family. All the best to all three of you! If I may, I would like to offer some of my thoughts about raising a wonderful child like your son. Our son is now in his 20s and throughout his early years we learned some lessons that I'd like to pass on. First and most of all, please always have high realistic expectations for your son. Don't let others convince you that he "can't do" just because he has autism. Please don't let others limit his opportunities in school or elsewhere. Please aim high and your son will soar. Second, please remember that your child is a child first and foremost. Owen happens to have a diagnosis of autism but it does not define him. Please remember when you attend school meetings to discuss his special needs that he also has great strengths, amazing abilities and he will try his best when he is properly supported. Third, please keep in mind that the research shows that inclusion is best for all children. Whether you are considering to sign him up for school, soccer, hockey, dance or whatever, he deserves to be with other children who may not have so-called disabilities but who can be a good friend to him and he to them. And lastly, I humbly share with you that there will be some very good days and some not-so-good days involving professionals and others involved in your and your son's life. Please keep in mind that these people will come in and out of your lives. For you it will be 24/7 365 days a year and every moment will form a memory bank you will cherish forever. Please don't let the attitudinal and the systemic barriers in our society hold you back from getting for Owen what he requires and deserves in order to be happy, healthy and safe. You have the power to deal with the barriers even if it means finding another door to get your foot in the door where it needs to be. The love of our children goes a long way but you'll find that sometimes it doesn't seem like enough when you run into situations that seem insurmountable. As parents of Owen, you have much to learn and so much to teach others. Your energy, commitment, passion and love for your son shines through every printed word you write :)<br />P.S. Our son loved doors too, especially automatic doors at banks. Like many things, he outgrew it and became the fabulous young adult that he is now. We are so proud of him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447392662850613354.post-78126315917980441952013-12-04T23:18:17.812-05:002013-12-04T23:18:17.812-05:00Known David since he was a young boy. So happy for...Known David since he was a young boy. So happy for the three of them. Owen will be so loved and cared for. What a beautiful familyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447392662850613354.post-65614071077771493792013-12-04T21:35:36.785-05:002013-12-04T21:35:36.785-05:00What wonderful parents congratulations
What wonderful parents congratulations<br />Loisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447392662850613354.post-28597038060316034082013-12-03T10:55:24.457-05:002013-12-03T10:55:24.457-05:00I love your story! What a beautiful family! Thanks...I love your story! What a beautiful family! Thanks for sharing with us.Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05377137120590834662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447392662850613354.post-28414907390522857792013-12-03T09:38:01.617-05:002013-12-03T09:38:01.617-05:00That last line made me cry. You are a beautiful f...That last line made me cry. You are a beautiful family!BethBGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12353601159806913449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447392662850613354.post-46264584060330478622013-12-03T01:07:11.441-05:002013-12-03T01:07:11.441-05:00I'm never overcome, and I am by this story. Th...I'm never overcome, and I am by this story. There's something about the simplicity of it -- and great risk -- and the love just pours out and through. Thank you for sharing this story with us, Louise. And thank you for making this world a beautiful place, Rob and David!Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03313726816776097840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447392662850613354.post-53160225902618318252013-12-02T21:31:26.631-05:002013-12-02T21:31:26.631-05:00Wonderful story!Wonderful story!Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06318174928862120631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447392662850613354.post-72889389133112425022013-12-02T18:52:02.401-05:002013-12-02T18:52:02.401-05:00Oh oh oh this is beautiful!!!Oh oh oh this is beautiful!!!The Caregivers' Living Roomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10920119448415733545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447392662850613354.post-9871947230072034992013-12-02T13:21:19.361-05:002013-12-02T13:21:19.361-05:00The love that Robert & David have for their so...The love that Robert & David have for their son Owen shines through in this article. Congratulations to all three of them for becoming a family!Lorinoreply@blogger.com