Category Archives: animals

A Backbone of Steel

Posted on March 16, 2018 by melelllan

For 24 years I have taken care of Katelin. I know every mark on her body. I know when a new freckle pops up. I know why she has scars on the tops of her feet, because in severe anxious … Continue reading →

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Gold Medal Kids

Posted on August 13, 2016 by melelllan

Recently, Katelin rode a camel! Mind you, it took longer to get her ON  the camel than the ride was, but she did it. And loved it.  Rett syndrome is so often a race; a race to the hospital, to … Continue reading →

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Animal Apps-Part III- Classify It

Posted on January 30, 2015 by melelllan

One of my educational goals for Katelin is that she learns the Animal Kingdom ie: vertebrates vs invertebrates and Classification. This app-Classify It- is very basic, but interactive. Providing a snippet of information about its main question, it reinforces some … Continue reading →

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Animal Apps-Part II

Posted on January 27, 2015 by melelllan

Well, the excitement of a blizzard with hurricane winds is keeping us occupied today, but definitely no going out, can’t see much of my car anyway, lol and a long time to go. Katie’s favorite animal app is SoundTouch. It … Continue reading →

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