Tag Archives: Disabilities
My son is going to college!
OK, you would think that all of the graduation-from-high-school stuff last month would have tipped me off but I was still very excited today when my soon-to-be 18-year-old son Paul finally registered for his Fall classes at Foothill College today! … Continue reading
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Lions’ Fundraiser, “Hot San Jose Nights” Car Show
From 7-11 am this morning, the Willow Glen Lions Club served 220 pancake breakfasts during the first half of its two-day charity fundraiser at the Hot San Jose Nights vintage and historical car event (Santa Clara Fairgrounds). We gave away … Continue reading
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Paul Graduates High School!
After much struggle, my son graduated from High School! Hooray! Paul graduated with his Palo Alto High School class of 2010 in a ceremony attended by his parents and grandparents. His sister Jessica listened by cell phone to Paul’s name … Continue reading
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1,001 Post, Diabetes Society Camp Registration
This is my 1,001 blog post since 2005! Last week, I started working as the Camp Registrar for the Diabetes Society in Willow Glen, California. My friend Kat Carpenter (who at 20-ish is also an officer of the newly-chartered Willow … Continue reading
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Transitions for Young Adults with Neurocognitive Deficits
This coming Saturday, I will give my second talk at an Orion Academy’s Annual Seminar on Post-Secondary Transition Planning for Young Adults with Aspergers, NLD and other Neurocognitive Deficits. The 4th Orion annual seminar will be held: March 20, 2010 … Continue reading
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Last Back to School Night
My son Paul is a Senior at Paly (Palo Alto High School) this year. I went to our final “Back to School” parents’ night last week. Starting at 6:45 pm on 10 September, I followed Paul’s daily schedule, managed to … Continue reading
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Two College Talks
15 March 2010: More on this topic is in the blog entry “Transitions for Young Adults with Neurocognitive Deficits“ I gave two college talks last week – driving 372 miles south on Friday (San Jose – San Luis Obispo – … Continue reading
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