Author Archives: solodialogue

About solodialogue

I'm a lawyer and the mom of a 6 year old boy with autism. I work part time and spend the rest driving here and there and everywhere for my son's various therapies. Instead of trying cases, I now play Pac-man and watch SpongeBob. I wear old sweaters and jeans and always, always flat shoes to run after my son. Yeah, it's different but I wouldn't change it for anything. The love of my child is the most powerful, beautiful and rewarding aspect of my life.

Eye Worry.

Posted on May 17, 2013

On Monday, I posted about our troubles with reading.  And if you read here, you know me.  I try to always find a silver lining.  But sometimes you can’t.  Well, maybe you could but it’d be a bit of bull… … Continue reading →

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The Tale of Two Dogs…

Posted on May 13, 2013

Every single school night, we have reading homework.  And, yes, I mean “we”.  I have to listen to him read, correct him, and make sure he comprehends what he reads.  This is a challenge.  I never know how much of … Continue reading →

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Are You a True Believer? OT, One-Handed Scoopers, & Naked Emperors…

Posted on May 10, 2013

Sometimes, I get so caught up in just getting to the appointments, that I forget to evaluate how things are working to help my child.  I wonder what does him the most good and lately, I’ve been wondering what does any … Continue reading →

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Almost Wordless Wednesday… Taking the Plunge at O.T.

Posted on May 8, 2013

He’s on a scooter board and I’m told this is a way to build his “core strength”…   I was also told the plungers are brand new and have never been used. I hope so… Happy Wednesday!

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An Explanation and a Little Empathy Story…

Posted on May 6, 2013

It’s been a little over 30 days since I posted here.  As some of you may realize, I do have a law practice, though mostly, it is my partner/husband who runs it.  Long ago, when I was about 6 months … Continue reading →

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Winds [and] Change…

Posted on April 9, 2013

It hasn’t been windy here in a long time.  Or at least, I haven’t noticed the wind.  Wind is a funny thing.  Have you ever tried to describe the rapid movement of air to a child, as wind?  What’s blowing?  … Continue reading →

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The Clouds of April.

Posted on April 2, 2013

The clouds have been more than intermittent.  Some days, I can’t see the sun at all.  It rains off and on.  The windshield on my car is dirty and full of spots that obscure my vision.  I can’t wash them … Continue reading →

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“I Don’t Want Autism.”

Posted on March 22, 2013

In early January, the results were back.  There was increased abnormal activity in the left temporal lobe.  The report called it “stable abnormal activity” which seemed just the epitome of ironic phrases to me. The first EEG showed left temporal … Continue reading →

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Spring Magic.

Posted on March 15, 2013

Though the calendar says mid-March, trees are blossoming, daffodils are dotting the landscape, and pansies have been potted in outdoor containers all over the shopping centers in Northern California.  Temperatures have magically climbed into the upper 70’s.  Children in Mrs. … Continue reading →

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The New Blue Symbol.

Posted on March 8, 2013

It was at the back of my mind, only because I shooed it there.  Go, go on.  It’s just a task, like laundry or making the bed.  Another task.  The alarm was set on my phone.  I knew it would … Continue reading →

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