tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6227616579829607218.post6345363889288955858..comments2023-11-07T04:30:27.093-08:00Comments on Full Spectrum Mama: A SENSORY PROCESSING/NEURODIVERSITY MANIFESTOFull Spectrum Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11460737436704927666noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6227616579829607218.post-600628519712658252015-06-10T10:52:45.709-07:002015-06-10T10:52:45.709-07:00We are all kind of bumbling along, trying to forge...We are all kind of bumbling along, trying to forge new language and ways of thinking that are more inclusive, but at least somewhat TOGETHER - thanks, Stay Quirky!<br />Love,<br />FSMFull Spectrum Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11460737436704927666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6227616579829607218.post-83434504409410588802015-06-10T10:07:01.133-07:002015-06-10T10:07:01.133-07:00You nailed it again, great post. I love your "...You nailed it again, great post. I love your "canary" analogy, I do believe this to be true. And, I am on board with the Full Spectrum manifesto, because this language matters. I've learned a lot along this path (still in progress), and that is one thing that I'm been trying hard to master. You rock.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6227616579829607218.post-25736367733779908522015-06-10T06:59:18.603-07:002015-06-10T06:59:18.603-07:00Aha, I teach too, and much of what I teach involve...Aha, I teach too, and much of what I teach involves language...<br />I think a key thing is that we are DEVELOPING language, and, as we do, we need to take heed, and spread the word, so to speak.<br />Thanks so much, MC.Full Spectrum Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11460737436704927666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6227616579829607218.post-51642043204719567092015-06-10T06:57:41.277-07:002015-06-10T06:57:41.277-07:00Thanks so much. YOU (and your son, in a roundabout...Thanks so much. YOU (and your son, in a roundabout way) made it all happen!Full Spectrum Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11460737436704927666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6227616579829607218.post-53028512494962258092015-06-10T06:56:49.332-07:002015-06-10T06:56:49.332-07:00Thank you so much, Merri.
Let's just say the b...Thank you so much, Merri.<br />Let's just say the bio family was a bit trickier than my "family of choice." But I've been very lucky and blessed in so many ways. Can't complain. [Except to the Complaint Department ;)]Full Spectrum Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11460737436704927666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6227616579829607218.post-53563582036391514972015-06-10T06:55:16.070-07:002015-06-10T06:55:16.070-07:00Thank you thank you!!!!! Bit by bit...At least in ...Thank you thank you!!!!! Bit by bit...At least in how we talk to each other to start!<br />Love,<br />FSMFull Spectrum Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11460737436704927666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6227616579829607218.post-19460523017586100492015-06-09T19:38:51.220-07:002015-06-09T19:38:51.220-07:00I LOVE the chart you made. I couldn't agree mo...I LOVE the chart you made. I couldn't agree more. As an English teacher, I take the usage of words very seriously. We all know disability and disorder have negative connotations, so why not use more positive language when discussing other's needs? Great post, Full Spectrum Mama!Mommy Catharsishttps://contemplativechaos80.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6227616579829607218.post-77916543822900757872015-06-09T17:59:16.669-07:002015-06-09T17:59:16.669-07:00Hey Canary in a Coal Mine --- oh my goodness how I...Hey Canary in a Coal Mine --- oh my goodness how I LOVE this post. And I love the idea of differences... Sensory Processing Differences. Learning Differences. It's certainly how I see my son many days. :)<br /><br />Jennifer @ The Jenny EvolutionMommy Evolutionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15524551175393068870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6227616579829607218.post-79437273909719250002015-06-09T14:39:57.897-07:002015-06-09T14:39:57.897-07:00"Although there is some weight to having “dif..."Although there is some weight to having “differences,” the word itself also implies variety and, in some important ways, validity. "<br />I love the way you put this. Validity is so important. Great post, and I am jealous you had such a great teacher/Dad!Merri Lewishttp://www.treasuresinthedust.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6227616579829607218.post-70494274950420399952015-06-09T11:17:34.094-07:002015-06-09T11:17:34.094-07:00I love every single one of your posts. They change...I love every single one of your posts. They change me. No more "disorder" from me. Jennifer Gregoryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10618231546402497881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6227616579829607218.post-78270720775052388172015-06-09T10:36:35.404-07:002015-06-09T10:36:35.404-07:00@Jessica,
YIKES. I know you see what I mean about ...@Jessica,<br />YIKES. I know you see what I mean about the power of language and how important it is to change our words as better ones arise in our vocabulary and usage. I am just stunned that your son's school would use such words???!!!<br />I very much hope your son's new school next year will be more sensitive and a great fit.Take hope from us: switching schools I feel literally changed my son's life - even saved in in certain ways. <br />Good luck!!!!!!!!!<br />Love,<br />FSM<br />Full Spectrum Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11460737436704927666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6227616579829607218.post-89873445236070414162015-06-09T09:10:16.848-07:002015-06-09T09:10:16.848-07:00Well said! Words have such staying power, especia...Well said! Words have such staying power, especially with kids. I also have always preferred the term learning differences to learning disabilities. <br /><br />My son just told me today about something called the "wall of shame" at his school. Apparently kids who talk in the hallways or aren't reading their book have to sit there. The term makes me shudder. We all need to think about our words and their connotations. (On a side note-he's attending a different school next year).<br /><br />Another excellent post! :)Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11493244364719871858noreply@blogger.com