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The path to Nirvana leads oddly enough to Branson, Missouri -- Part Two
Would you recommend sending a highly functional, developmentally delayed kid to a regular summer camp? Erica says "Yes. Under certain conditions": 1. Secure an open communication channel: There is a standing policy at this camp of no communication with...
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Posted by Elizabeth on July 30, 2010 8:29 AM
The path to Nirvana leads oddly enough to Branson, Missouri -- Part One
The path to Nirvana leads oddly enough to Branson, Missouri by Erica Mullenix The plan this summer was to send my two older children to separate summer camps: my typical kid to typical summer camp and my special needs...
Posted by Elizabeth on July 28, 2010 8:57 AM
More information on Traumatic Brain Injuries
Resource Information Traumatic Brain Injuries The Children's Hospital Boston website offers solid resource information for parents of injured children. For more information, read Head Injury. What are the symptoms of a head injury? Answer from Children's Hospital Boston website:...
Posted by Elizabeth on March 27, 2010 5:53 AM
Erica Mullenix - TKOs PTSD and Traumatic Brain Injury
On Monday we published Samuel Jackson & the Arithmetic Thief By Erica Mullenix. In the essay, Erica shares how it feels to parent a daughter suffering from Shaken Baby Syndrome. Want to know more about Erica and Jordan? Pamela...
Posted by Elizabeth on March 26, 2010 5:40 AM
Facts on Brain Injury and Shaken Baby Syndrome
Facts on Traumatic Brain Injury & Shaken Baby Syndrome Brain Injury Association of America Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a blow or jolt to the head that can temporarily or permanently diminish a person's physical abilities, impair cognitive skills,...
Posted by Elizabeth on March 25, 2010 4:13 AM
From Guest Blogger Erica Mullenix (Warning: Language)
Samuel Jackson & the Arithmetic Thief By Erica Mullenix Writing this at work because I can and because I am working toward lunch at Taco Bell. I am not normally a Taco Beller, but the co-worker wants Taco Bell,...
Posted by Elizabeth on March 22, 2010 5:34 AM
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