by Mary E. Ulrich | Nov 12, 2024
Celebrating St. Nick and Two Special Sons Family Traditions: Because of our German heritage, St. Nicholas’ Feast day on Dec. 6th was the start of the Christmas season. The tradition of putting out our socks (or shoes) was always great fun. Aaron, our son with...
by Mary E. Ulrich | Nov 8, 2024
“Toyland, Toyland, magical girl and boy land. Once you cross its borders, you can never return again.” (Babes in Toyland) There’s No Santa Aaron and Tommy got off the school bus and our world changed. Tommy walked in the front door, threw his...
by Mary E. Ulrich | Nov 3, 2024
This article is dedicated to Dr. Lou Brown, from the University of Wisconsin–Madison who died in 2021. He taught us about “ecological inventories,” “Life space inventories,” “developmental twins,” “Pre- means...
by Mary E. Ulrich | Nov 1, 2024
Here is one of our most popular posts. Relax and make an individualized ENJOYMENT program for your best holiday ever. Mary Mom’s I.E.P. for the Holidays: Individualized Enjoyment Program Want to enjoy the holidays? Of Course. Easy as I.E.P. Don’t laugh....
by Mary E. Ulrich | Oct 15, 2024
Are they adorable, or what? Aaron and Tommy always loved Halloween. Me too. The holiday is such a great way to build an inclusive community. There were some segregated, handicap-only Halloween parties for just kids with autism and developmental disabilities, but I...
by Mary E. Ulrich | Oct 1, 2024
Smokey the Bear and Aaron In 2018 Smokey the Bear celebrated his 65th birthday. Last weekend, as our family was trying to keep our house available to prospective buyers, we took a road trip to Clifty Falls State Park in Indiana. (click here for a related post) Between...
