tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2546079800339862904.post7049496874358271810..comments2015-11-09T21:00:59.732-08:00Comments on Still Life With Shark: Ladies and Gentlemen...Sharky!tedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13243733893045198185noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2546079800339862904.post-82909816789500777712008-05-17T07:42:00.000-07:002008-05-17T07:42:00.000-07:00I haven't read your blog but I read a reprint of t...I haven't read your blog but I read a reprint of the article in the Seattle Post-Intelligencer. I am horrified that the school district hasn't done more. I don't know who is the lead agency in WA for Early Childhood Special Education, but I so wish you lived in MN. ECSE services for children who are eligible, are mandated by law from birth on. There are such wonderful public school programs for children with autism in this state (as well as others but this state is the one I know about). Additional services such as OT and speech as well are provided at no cost to families. The article said that Sharkey's mother has thought about moving to ensure the services he needs. If that is to occur, I would hope that the metropolitan Twin Cities area is one you might consider.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2546079800339862904.post-6743520144346952022008-05-07T11:50:00.000-07:002008-05-07T11:50:00.000-07:00My son was born just five months before yours and ...My son was born just five months before yours and is finishing his kindergarten year in the Seattle schools with a diagnosis of Asperger's syndrome. It's been a journey that I never would have imagined, and he's doing better than we ever thought. The Seattle schools have issues, but in our case they have done so much to support and encourage our son. I wish you as much luck as we have had in negotiating IEPs, school choice and the playground.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2546079800339862904.post-75698599317193235262008-05-06T15:00:00.000-07:002008-05-06T15:00:00.000-07:00Hi again, Also, there is an Autism 101 class at Ch...Hi again, <BR/><BR/>Also, there is an Autism 101 class at Children's Hospital on May 22 from 7 - 8:30 pm, just in case you're interested. Here is the registration sight: www.seattlechildrens.org/classes<BR/>Blessings!marandersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03932132710121341245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2546079800339862904.post-33860470669937847062008-05-06T14:26:00.000-07:002008-05-06T14:26:00.000-07:00Hi Sharky and parents,There is an organization in ...Hi Sharky and parents,<BR/><BR/>There is an organization in Bothell that may interest you if none exist in Seattle. It is Northshore Special Families. Check it out and see if it would be helpful to you. Blessings!<BR/>http://www.northshore-specialfamilies.org/index.htmmarandersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03932132710121341245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2546079800339862904.post-11569736997090531422008-05-06T14:20:00.000-07:002008-05-06T14:20:00.000-07:00Hi Sharky and parents...I just wanted to pass alon...Hi Sharky and parents...<BR/><BR/>I just wanted to pass along a website that may interest you. Northshore Special Families, an organization for families just like you. Hope it helps!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2546079800339862904.post-62162500578912715362008-05-06T11:53:00.000-07:002008-05-06T11:53:00.000-07:00Hi! I found your blog via the article in the Seatt...Hi! I found your blog via the article in the Seattle PI. I have two kids with ASD and found so much of our own experience echoed in your story, thank you for sharing it.<BR/>I wanted to pass along this link that someone gave me ages ago, it's a call for stories from diverse parents of children with special needs:<BR/>http://arielgore.com/2008/02/does-your-kid-ride-short-bus.html<BR/>All my best to you and Sharky,<BR/>jenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2546079800339862904.post-47648928582002262642008-05-05T21:17:00.000-07:002008-05-05T21:17:00.000-07:00Hi! My name is Paige. I saw the story of your be...Hi! My name is Paige. I saw the story of your beautiful family in the Seattle PI today. My son, Ryan, is autistic. We always knew there was "something about him". He was diagnosed officially at age 7. He is now 10. He is high funtioning, Asperger's Syndrome. I hope that you all find the resources & support you need. I started a group on yahoo (http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/WWmomofASD/) with the sole purpose being to find families support in all aspects of their lives with Autism.<BR/>I am also so touched when I hear other parents tell their stories, how close we all are to one another & how much just knowing that someone else knows how you're feeling. I know I am a stranger, but if there is anything myself & mine can do for you & yours, I hope you wouldn't hesitate.<BR/>-MissPaigeMiss Paigehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13208519988111680197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2546079800339862904.post-42846137438519581882008-05-05T20:27:00.000-07:002008-05-05T20:27:00.000-07:00God speed I am in your boat too. Come visit us a...God speed I am in your boat too. Come visit us all with ASD kids. Foggyrock.com see you there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2546079800339862904.post-49419628289814482822008-05-05T15:21:00.000-07:002008-05-05T15:21:00.000-07:00Well, it's a bit hard to type with my eyes so wet....Well, it's a bit hard to type with my eyes so wet. "August 1, 2005" was a wonderful letter, and I'm glad to see your blog.<BR/><BR/>I'll have to take a break before I read anymore ;-)<BR/><BR/>JeffAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2546079800339862904.post-83325091156416682692008-05-03T13:01:00.000-07:002008-05-03T13:01:00.000-07:00Sharky's and your "reunion" was sooooo beautiful! ...Sharky's and your "reunion" was sooooo beautiful! It brought tears to my eyes. Keep us all posted...<BR/>MaggiMs Maggihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00976778760913771920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2546079800339862904.post-73777942382951383592008-05-02T09:43:00.000-07:002008-05-02T09:43:00.000-07:00I am glad you are putting all of this information ...I am glad you are putting all of this information in one place. I think it will be helpful to you as well as others who are dealing with Autism to realize that they are not alone. Great Picture of Sharky. Isabelatcsimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11671464215035738669noreply@blogger.com