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I have a confession to make. About six months ago, I found myself in an uncomfortable situation—at a gathering where I knew I’d have to share space with someone who had gone out of their way to insult me over my reaction to the election. I didn’t want to be…
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Where are the Gestalts?
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As we begin incorporating Natural Language Acquisition (NLA) strategies into Sienna’s everyday life, I won’t lie—my brain feels like it’s juggling flaming Post-it notes. Haley and I sat down to start compiling Sienna’s gestalts—those beautiful little scripts she uses to communicate. Some are clear as day, others are whispered so…
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Microaggressions
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Sienna stands on the steps at our swim club, making her happy noises. She wades in and out of the water, giggling and splashing gently. I sit on the steps watching her. The steps are not only a destination for the kids, but also the older adults. This is the…