Tag Archives: Anxiety

The Wheels on the Bus

Posted on December 10, 2012 by

Nate’s been taking the bus from Cooperstown to Oneonta lately. It’s part of our new strategy to get him more independent. Now don’t worry, he’s accompanied by his new aide. The ultimate goal is to have Nate be able to get … Continue reading →

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Pulling Teeth

Posted on November 8, 2012 by

Yesterday morning Nate had oral surgery. Three wisdom teeth needed pulling. This has happened before, back in 2006, when Nate had a row of stubborn baby teeth removed. It’s big deal, involving general anesthesia. For reasons we can’t reconstruct, I … Continue reading →

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In Case of Emergency…

Posted on October 30, 2012 by

Now that we have Nate’s new aide Alexis firmly in place, set to improve Nate’s social ability and put him on a firmer path to independence, I find myself thinking of two stories that, though they took place around 6 … Continue reading →

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Making It Not Quite On Our Own

Posted on September 23, 2012 by

I’m no Romney, but I’ve done well. Yes, I made my own money, or, as Mitt says, “Everything I earned I earned the old-fashioned way.” But without help? Not on your life. Sure, it was my math test results that … Continue reading →

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Sailing On

Posted on June 23, 2012 by

Boy it’s been busy around here! Over a week between posts? Inexcusable. I often think that in writing about Nate’s successes, the huge struggle in getting here gets lost. Maybe it’s because we have gotten used to what is still … Continue reading →

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“I Wish Today Could Be Tomorrow”

Posted on May 26, 2012 by

Nate needs structure, and, without school to fall back on, he’s a bit lost. “What’s for lunch tomorrow?” What are we doing Saturday?” What’s for dinner Friday?” It can be frustrating do undergo the barrage of questions. One, it’s annoying. … Continue reading →

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Graduation Day

Posted on May 16, 2012 by

The morning of graduation, I went over the day’s instructions with Nate. I was worried that he wouldn’t be able to hack it for the three hours it would take to get from the start of lining up for the … Continue reading →

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Objects In Mirror Are Closer Than They Appear

Posted on March 15, 2012 by

There it is. In about eight weeks, Nate Katz will be a college graduate. The next couple of months are poised to be some of the most exciting of our 21 year adventure. Karen and I will meet with Nate’s … Continue reading →

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Tag, You’re It

Posted on March 11, 2012 by

I was reading an entry on Cafemom.com about whether hyperlexia was autism. Seems like this mom was told her twins couldn’t be hyperlexic AND autistic at the same time. This “serious” assessment was made by her new physician’s assistant and, though … Continue reading →

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One Step Beyond

Posted on February 29, 2012 by

A mainstream education, moving to Cooperstown, high school graduation, an impending college graduation. Looking back on all we’ve accomplished, all Nate has accomplished, takes my breath away. Are we ready for the next step? Am I? We had a meeting with Nate’s … Continue reading →

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