I have been getting a few Chick-n-box messages asking where I am these days. I just wanted to let you know that I am fine, and that my reason for not being around much at BYC is that I am busy researching autism information.
Since our oldest daughter was diagnosed last month, I have been trying to find the best information possible, and research therapy and educational opportunities for her. It is exhaustive. There are a million different directions a family could go in, and you just have to trust your instincts on which ones are the right ones. I am interested in finding some hippotherapy for her (to help with speech), and since she is overstimulated easily, something to address that issue more directly, as well. She also has poor impulse control, so I'm sure that will be another 12 zillion hours of research to find some answers there
Everything is so hit and miss.
And the answer to the question, "Are you really leaving your farm?" YES. We are. We are planning to move back to Portland, OR in August 2009. I can still have hens in the city, so I will continue to do that fun hobby. I'll still be connected with you folks. But the farm life is coming to an end, sadly. Our daughter needs the resources and services only a city can provide, so it is good-bye to this place I've called paradise and will always love as my home. Our children come first.
Once again, thanks for asking about me. Everything is fine, just busy. Don't worry about the ole dangerouschicken
Since our oldest daughter was diagnosed last month, I have been trying to find the best information possible, and research therapy and educational opportunities for her. It is exhaustive. There are a million different directions a family could go in, and you just have to trust your instincts on which ones are the right ones. I am interested in finding some hippotherapy for her (to help with speech), and since she is overstimulated easily, something to address that issue more directly, as well. She also has poor impulse control, so I'm sure that will be another 12 zillion hours of research to find some answers there
And the answer to the question, "Are you really leaving your farm?" YES. We are. We are planning to move back to Portland, OR in August 2009. I can still have hens in the city, so I will continue to do that fun hobby. I'll still be connected with you folks. But the farm life is coming to an end, sadly. Our daughter needs the resources and services only a city can provide, so it is good-bye to this place I've called paradise and will always love as my home. Our children come first.
Once again, thanks for asking about me. Everything is fine, just busy. Don't worry about the ole dangerouschicken