tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447392662850613354.post121012268842263846..comments2024-02-25T10:24:30.868-05:00Comments on Special needs disability parenting BLOOM: The playerBLOOM - Parenting Kids With Disabilitieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06901482901008135659noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447392662850613354.post-11700122208850965382014-06-01T09:59:41.699-04:002014-06-01T09:59:41.699-04:00Dear Anonymous,
I more then appreeciate your posi...Dear Anonymous,<br /><br />I more then appreeciate your position, as I stand corrected, and will forever keep your words in mind. Thank you for writing. Truth be told, "You sound a lot like myself before I started reading BLOOM."<br /><br />I am always pushing the limits of my disability, and love the fact that the boy in this story didn't need a crowd to play basketball, as he only out there for the sheer love of the game.<br /><br />Not needing support, or an adaption of the rules, is a wonderful thing. I was merely trying to be inclusive to all people, of all abilities.<br /><br />I also hope that the young man in this story tires other sports. Who knows, maybe he'll be a paralympian one day. As far as I am concerned, "He already has the heart of a champion."<br /><br />Yours truly,<br /><br />Matt KamaratakisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447392662850613354.post-28367864592895989712014-05-31T13:25:17.037-04:002014-05-31T13:25:17.037-04:00Dear Matt,
This individual may have hemiplegia/h...Dear Matt, <br /><br />This individual may have hemiplegia/hemiparasis, however, it may or may not have been caused by cerebral palsy. There are many other conditions that cause hemiparasis. When I read this post, sadness it not what I felt. Louise depicted the joy the boy had when he scored, the fact that his gait did not bothering him. He may not need adaptation to rules or support to play the game he seems to love. Just something to think about. <br /><br />All the best. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447392662850613354.post-64745571938073739232014-05-30T22:17:37.768-04:002014-05-30T22:17:37.768-04:00I love that to wave and he waves back ;)I love that to wave and he waves back ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447392662850613354.post-43475438496404067332014-05-30T11:30:52.669-04:002014-05-30T11:30:52.669-04:00Hi Matt -- I guess I didn't convey myself very...Hi Matt -- I guess I didn't convey myself very well. I didn't feel any despair or sadness.<br /><br />I felt energized and empowered by watching this kid do something he loves, and do it really well even though he only has use of his left hand.BLOOM - Parenting Kids With Disabilitieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06901482901008135659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447392662850613354.post-25201427763437281952014-05-30T11:27:30.202-04:002014-05-30T11:27:30.202-04:00Louise,
I liked this post, but won't allow yo...Louise,<br /><br />I liked this post, but won't allow you to slip into despair, as you can do can something about this.<br /><br />What you've depicted above is called "Hemiplegia cerebral palsy" --just like David Saxton's boy.<br /><br />Now, like me, you were probably saddened by the fact that this teenager is outside your house and shooting hoops all alone. But, I also see a great opportunity. For instance, you could go out there and have a game of 21. However, you may need to adapt the rules somewhat. Afterwards, maybe he might want to hold a fundraiser at his school to create awareness? Maybe, a phys Ed teacher would be willing to help?<br /><br />All I know is, "You won’t know until you try."<br /><br />Matt<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com