tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post2217088848312597256..comments2024-03-28T21:36:55.157-04:00Comments on Love That Max : Fun, redefinedEllen Seidmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01433429847255621203noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-68538928456522435002011-01-03T13:38:16.312-05:002011-01-03T13:38:16.312-05:00You won't get me on skis, though I did it when...You won't get me on skis, though I did it when I was young--I NEED my knees and ankles to do my job!<br /><br />Next time, try tubing--you can do it together, in one big tube--find a place that has a baby slope!Felicianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-89770331196812440192010-12-30T17:36:34.332-05:002010-12-30T17:36:34.332-05:00I'm with Max. Skiing is not for me. Next time ...I'm with Max. Skiing is not for me. Next time you guys go on vacation I'll volunteer to come with you and teach Max how to "lodge it" also known as "do everything at a ski resort except ski."Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11487929409620456161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-80192926156958162842010-12-30T16:44:17.837-05:002010-12-30T16:44:17.837-05:00Lovely blog, enjoyed it today!Lovely blog, enjoyed it today!Jennifer Ortizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14350225247489608653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-43454988122867296882010-12-30T16:13:15.677-05:002010-12-30T16:13:15.677-05:00I don't like skiing either - I'm not a fan...I don't like skiing either - I'm not a fan of cold weather on a whole, as a matter of fact. But I'm glad you all had fun on your vacation in Vermont! It sounds like a great time. I would have enjoyed hanging out with you and Max - hot chocolate, yum!Sabrina Steylinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10502908654294596013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-74012853954689898662010-12-30T15:13:21.723-05:002010-12-30T15:13:21.723-05:00"Adaptive" activities are an opportunity..."Adaptive" activities are an opportunity for kids with disabilities, not a requisite for trying to experience life like other kids do.<br /><br />So very very true. Even though I'm a "typical" without any special powers, I HATED skiing and would've (and still would!) always picked hot chocolate with my mom over skiing. I say Max is a smart kid :o)Momttorneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09783917281663075229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-67121377638764967132010-12-30T14:14:27.532-05:002010-12-30T14:14:27.532-05:00I love the fact that you provide Max with various ...I love the fact that you provide Max with various opportunities and choices and respect his decision. Many parents try to force things on their children (typical or atypical)I think it is important for parents to provide their child with choices and opportunities, but like you, respect what their child's final decision is. Happy New Year! <br />www.skillfulsquad.blogspot.com<br />www.skillfulsquad.netSkillful Squad Seraphs, Inchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02369345517222697116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-68575578653889169742010-12-30T09:43:08.077-05:002010-12-30T09:43:08.077-05:00Maybe next year try Smuggler's Notch? We had a...Maybe next year try Smuggler's Notch? We had a BLAST with our kids there - and their program for special needs kids is wonderful.Julia O'Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16330856629856439993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-11408872051470507962010-12-30T07:25:39.664-05:002010-12-30T07:25:39.664-05:00Im telling you--you need to try smugglers notch! L...Im telling you--you need to try smugglers notch! Less cushy, but the camp makes it worth it. Its really unbelievable.Jana.banin@gmail.comhttp://ihateyourkids.tumblr.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-28218803836426806942010-12-29T23:43:20.501-05:002010-12-29T23:43:20.501-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10665407473272299474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-26482221796162174112010-12-29T23:39:03.937-05:002010-12-29T23:39:03.937-05:00Have you ever gotten Max's vision tested by a ...Have you ever gotten Max's vision tested by a developmental eye doc. Lots of people with CP have vision probs. My eyes are fine but there is a problem with the connection between my eyes and the visual part of the brain. I can see out of both eyes, I don't wear glasses, I have good vision, but I can't see out of them at the same time. Because of that, my brain can't converge 2 images (it is only getting the input of one, my left eye, my dominant one) and I don't have depth perception.<br /><br />I don't drive, not because of my feet or my hands, but because I can't tell how far apart I am from the car in front of me. Scary stuff. Skiing would really freak me out.<br /><br />Why do I rarely run into people in my power chair? Why when I reach for something do I always grab it, not miss? I don't know. Back in the day my OT said she thinks other parts of my brain learned to compensate. Here's some info (reminds me I need to call to set up an appt, my old eye doc is too far away)<br /><br />http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/wilmer/services/orthoptics.html<br /><br />http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eye_exercisesCherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10665407473272299474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-70009824738098720802010-12-29T23:28:29.864-05:002010-12-29T23:28:29.864-05:00I like Max's ideas of fun. (The thought of sk...I like Max's ideas of fun. (The thought of skiing terrifies me.) He sounds like a terrific vacationer.Siobhan Wolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650214476584192423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-86095920026657668032010-12-29T23:24:57.981-05:002010-12-29T23:24:57.981-05:00You nailed it with this statement: "Adaptive&...You nailed it with this statement: "Adaptive" activities are an opportunity for kids with disabilities, not a requisite for trying to experience life like other kids do.<br /><br />I tried my son out in Special Needs dance class. It was a great location, nice teacher, low cost, great other moms for me to hang out with in the waiting room ... but it was dance class, and he wasn't interested. So we dropped out. I will miss my mom friends.Courtneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04413100695399184954noreply@blogger.com