Wil and I were at the orthodontist’s office. He has a top set of braces; this appointment was about a bottom set to correct his
Tag: inclusion
Inclusion Slam Dunk!
Wil’s paraprofessional, Kristi, told me how Wil — of his own will — went to the closet in gym class, pulled out two baskets and
Let Us Embrace Our Vulnerable Population
In embracing our vulnerable population we embrace our own vulnerabilities. We crave Love. Love is the base of all things. Love is survival. We crave,
Drum Roll Please, Common Ground at Play!
When Wil entered 4th grade, the gap in his abilities relative to his typically-developing peers took a large leap. Wil’s classmates talked faster than he did
In Kindness
Wil was having a challenging day last Thursday. I drove up to the school anticipating driving Wil home. When I walked into his resource room,
Stories of Wil, my son, who has Down syndrome 