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Tag Archives: tantrums
Two Mornings in January
Morning I The cold snap this January makes it hard to wake up, our drafty 1961 house never quite warm enough. I’m too cold to relax except when in the shower or in bed. Cold or not, Colin still wakes … Continue reading
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Tagged "autism, cartoons, drawings, Emi the dog, mind blindness, morning rituals, Quinn, superheros, tantrums
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Freak Business
At age nine, Colin has entered a volatile stage. Tears and tantrums come easily, often, and unexpectedly. He talks loud much of the time, all but shouting in typical conversions. He commands and interrupts. He ignores repeated requests, even pleas, … Continue reading
One Boy's Way of Knowing 