Our Family Blog: November 2011

Saturday, November 26, 2011

Leah in glasses

Well we have a family history of bad eyes on both sides. It is no surprise that one of our children is in glasses already. However, a shock that she is indeed far sighted instead of near sighted like her Daddy. Now I am blind in my left eye due to a lazy eye. So far the girls are in no danger of that. It looks like they may be in the clear with that. Praise the Lord for that. Obviously I get along just fine with one eye. I have know idea what it is like to have two to see out of. But two is always better then one. Leah is doing extremely well with her glasses for being 2. She does not mess with them at all and keeps them on. Her sister likewise does not try to take them off. Which we were originally afraid of as well. All in all it was an easy transition for this family. And sometimes transitions in a family that deals with Autism Spectrum Disorder isn't always easy. We are very thankful for any small comfort that we do not have to address. So we are Praising the Lord for Leah being able to have glasses to see better. And also for Sharon to be able to accept the difference in her sister, whom she dearly loves.

I'm just cute nothing you can do about it!

I am well aware of it!

I'm pretty sure I can get away with a lot!

What do you mean I'm not going to get away with anything?

I don't believe you!

Neurodiversity

Neurodiversity describes the idea that people experience and interact with the world around them in many different ways; there is no one "right" way of thinking, learning, and behaving, and differences are not viewed as deficits. The word neurodiversity refers to the diversity of all people, but it is often used in the context of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), as well as other neurological or developmental conditions such as ADHD or learning disabilities. The neurodiversity movement emerged during the 1990s, aiming to increase acceptance and inclusion of all people while embracing neurological differences. Through online platforms, more and more autistic people were able to connect and form a self-advocacy movement. At the same time, Judy Singer, an Australian sociologist, coined the term neurodiversity to promote equality and inclusion of "neurological minorities." While it is primarily a social justice movement, neurodiversity research and education is increasingly important in how clinicians view and address certain disabilities and neurological conditions.