tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5019298031722807981.comments2009-03-07T07:52:49.427-08:00Molly Bjorkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06957178865901519041noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5019298031722807981.post-35911633476220332832009-02-08T16:01:00.000-08:002009-02-08T16:01:00.000-08:00We totally see the whole slow down thing with John. He understands us so much better if we can just remember to slow down!irenenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5019298031722807981.post-52358136558435688082009-02-05T16:44:00.000-08:002009-02-05T16:44:00.000-08:00Molly, How wonderful for you and Alex to share his first calm haircut :-) <BR/>This is a great reminder for me to take it slow with Baker. I'm rushing her around often, "Must get the next chore done", etc. Thanks for sharing this!Name: Josh and Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06612435091531086832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5019298031722807981.post-82735340587987527052009-02-04T14:09:00.000-08:002009-02-04T14:09:00.000-08:00Wow, Molly! That is SO great! How cool that he was able to tell you what was bothering him! That is HUGE! It is so great that something that once was so stressful for both of you doesn't have to be that way anymore! That is something to celebrate!dmorrow1http://www.blogger.com/profile/08887009430276848406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5019298031722807981.post-82284252460696837562009-02-04T06:48:00.000-08:002009-02-04T06:48:00.000-08:00Molly! What a beautiful story. Years of hard work on everyone's part have brought Alex to a point where he can finally tell you what's going on! <BR/><BR/>Here is my behavioral perspective, if it makes you feel any better: if Alex hadn't experienced so many "fast" haircuts, he might not have the motivation to ask for a slow one. Do you know what I mean? He was motivated to figure out what was wrong with the previous haircuts (too fast), figure out what he wanted a haircut to be like (the opposite of fast- slow) and articulate that to you. There's a lot going on there, and I'm very impressed.<BR/><BR/>Please share this story with parents of younger autistic boys if you get the chance. Those buzzing clippers are like "Jaws" for many of them, too, but maybe all they need is for Mom or Dad to go slow, talk them through it, take breaks, etc.kristenhenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16345948085705522346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5019298031722807981.post-50236533347631921722009-01-20T21:55:00.000-08:002009-01-20T21:55:00.000-08:00Hey Molly!<BR/>Kudos to you &amp; Jon for keeping on being the great parents that Alex needs. I can&#39;t even imagine what a minute by minute struggle it is for you. I see Jon walking Alex to school, and he is so patient with him. I&#39;m sure your experiences are an encouragement to others who have the same struggles. <BR/>love, Dawndmorrow1http://www.blogger.com/profile/08887009430276848406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5019298031722807981.post-80772980798346701192009-01-04T17:27:00.000-08:002009-01-04T17:27:00.000-08:00So glad that an interest in others is growing! It's something that can't really be taught- we can teach skills for what to do to be appropriate when you interact, but you can't force someone to be interested in others. That desire is coming from Alex!<BR/><BR/>Again, I'm glad to see another entry from you!kristenhenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16345948085705522346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5019298031722807981.post-50728942250595093932008-11-09T14:54:00.000-08:002008-11-09T14:54:00.000-08:00I know exactly what you mean. Does your son have a Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP)? Is he receiving intensive one-on-one Verbal Behavior? Has a Functional Analysis Assessment (FAA) been performed using ABA and Theory of Mind? I am President of Special Needs Advocates for Understanding (SNAFU) and we freely share information so parents can have all the information they need to make fully informed decisions. There are many programs and therapies out there that school districts must pay for. Please feel free to contact me directly at thenuttfamily@verizon.net or through our web site www.valleysnafu.com. We are also on Meetup at www.meetup.com/valleysnafu.Shirleyhttp://www.valleysnafu.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5019298031722807981.post-42400273508468347292008-10-02T00:18:00.000-07:002008-10-02T00:18:00.000-07:00Happy Anniversary, Molly &amp; Jon! (A little late). Did you do something special to celebrate TEN years?dmorrow1http://www.blogger.com/profile/08887009430276848406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5019298031722807981.post-32837821457586833312008-09-24T09:54:00.000-07:002008-09-24T09:54:00.000-07:00Congratulations on the new computer! That is so great!<BR/><BR/>I had been to the MIND video site before to watch SLP/OT videos, but didn't know a new series was coming. I'll have to check back for the new videos- thanks!kristenhenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16345948085705522346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5019298031722807981.post-15271302647569341282008-09-18T17:04:00.000-07:002008-09-18T17:04:00.000-07:00Of course, someone as sharp as Alex would be able to tell if they are not the same, but maybe those eBay dinos would be a good substitute at least! They are just $13. The listing ends on Sept. 24th, so you have time to get them if you are interested. I would buy them now if I knew for sure they would work for you! If you don't know how eBay works, I'll be glad to help you.<BR/>Dawndmorrow1http://www.blogger.com/profile/08887009430276848406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5019298031722807981.post-85826584470945004842008-09-18T17:00:00.000-07:002008-09-18T17:00:00.000-07:00Molly,<BR/>These dinosaurs look very similar (on eBay).<BR/><BR/>Item # 370086439515<BR/><BR/>Just go to eBay and put that item number in the search box. <BR/><BR/>Hope this helps!<BR/><BR/>Dawndmorrow1http://www.blogger.com/profile/08887009430276848406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5019298031722807981.post-18593360095290343252008-09-15T06:12:00.000-07:002008-09-15T06:12:00.000-07:00Oh, no! That's a doozy!<BR/><BR/>Sounds like Alex is handling it well by telling stories of the dinosaurs' travels. I love that!<BR/><BR/>I did a bit of Googling and found this website called dinosaursuperstore.com. Not sure if they will have the exact dinos you guys had, but they have a wide variety and many of them are "museum quality," whatever that is. <BR/><BR/>Good luck, and don't worry too much about what happened. Just from your story it looks like it's going to be just fine. :)kristenhenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16345948085705522346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5019298031722807981.post-90125327921203936812008-08-14T23:50:00.000-07:002008-08-14T23:50:00.000-07:00You are so great at expressing yourself. How you tug at my heart when you describe what you want for your little boy. He is blessed to have you for his mom! You are a great advocate for him. We all want the best for our kids. It seems like a guessing game sometimes. Are we making the right choices? It is so cool that God has put so many of the right people in your path at the right time.dmorrow1http://www.blogger.com/profile/08887009430276848406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5019298031722807981.post-41263451373597999332008-08-14T07:00:00.000-07:002008-08-14T07:00:00.000-07:00Molly! I can see why this took you time to post. What an insight into all that you went through. Even though I knew some of it, this tells me more of about you too. Thanks for sharing your story and a part of your heart with all of us. <BR/><BR/>I know this will encourage other parents in your situation. Bless you friend.<BR/><BR/>KathyKathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09158446793322157392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5019298031722807981.post-85113558830037662802008-08-10T19:33:00.000-07:002008-08-10T19:33:00.000-07:00Wow, Molly! As always, thank you for sharing so openly, honestly, and eloquently about your experience. More people need to know what parents are going through as they come to terms with a diagnosis. It's such a delicate, unique time, and while everyone goes through it slightly differently, it is so good that your story is out here for others to read and be encouraged.<BR/><BR/>And what a sweet picture of Alex in the middle there- such beautiful eyes!kristenhenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16345948085705522346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5019298031722807981.post-55482957684238223972008-08-01T06:49:00.000-07:002008-08-01T06:49:00.000-07:00This was very nice, Molly. Great pictures!kristenhenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16345948085705522346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5019298031722807981.post-91189400286952474762008-07-23T23:31:00.000-07:002008-07-23T23:31:00.000-07:00Molly,<BR/>What a great blog! I just read ALL of your posts. Very interesting, and I'm sure VERY helpful to other parents dealing with the same issues! You are a very good writer. Maybe a book is in your future??? <BR/>love, DawnDavid Morrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04679179217951551688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5019298031722807981.post-91110862444065156162008-07-16T13:04:00.000-07:002008-07-16T13:04:00.000-07:00Alex is a great addition to Circle of Friends. He teaches his group, as well as his Speech Therapists, so much!<BR/>Circle of Friendscircleoffriendsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5019298031722807981.post-60687065045622017972008-07-14T05:51:00.000-07:002008-07-14T05:51:00.000-07:00Binoculars and calculators are new ideas for this "tradeswoman!" <BR/>Love the blog, Molly. I'll be taking it to Iowa with me! :)kristenhenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16345948085705522346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5019298031722807981.post-84731589944822818022008-07-10T14:54:00.000-07:002008-07-10T14:54:00.000-07:00Okay, So I'm here at work in my little cube, wiping tears away from my eyes hoping no one pops over the wall and sees me. Such wonderful and moving stories, Molly! I'm so glad you're sharing them with other Parents who are going through similar adventures. Blessings to all of you!!<BR/>MissyDAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5019298031722807981.post-69010103025120292522008-07-10T14:00:00.000-07:002008-07-10T14:00:00.000-07:00Such a sweet clip from the show! <BR/>Thanks for sharing your blog with us :-)<BR/><BR/>- Amy Elson<BR/><BR/>PS: It's soo cool that Alex is learning to swim.Name: Josh and Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06612435091531086832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5019298031722807981.post-22725525838873121332008-07-08T20:13:00.000-07:002008-07-08T20:13:00.000-07:00Great job, Molly!<BR/><BR/>This was particularly fun to read!<BR/><BR/>-Your HubbyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5019298031722807981.post-81443473836644024442008-07-06T16:50:00.000-07:002008-07-06T16:50:00.000-07:00What an awesome blog, Molly. Thank you so much for sharing this with me - I am learning so much and I will be sharing the link with others who are likely to benefit. Love to you, Jon, and the kids - MarissaGrussing Pike Tribehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12597946505374055254noreply@blogger.com