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State: CA
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Hi,

My name is Diana, I have one daughter (27) and four boys (22) (14) (13) and (9). I have 1 grand-daughter in heaven and four grand-sons (7) (4) (1) and (2). I have been happily married for 14 years and 12 of them have been with the challenges of autism, and year 15 is this May. I used to hold support meetings for parents here in Madera, I did this for 4 1/2 years...But do to the lack of parental interest in recovering these children, In July of 2007, I stopped the support group...I still provide resources when the local agencies ask for them. Now we try and do as many family outings as possible. I homeschool Julian, and I am his teacher, doctor, nurse, one on one aide, and therapist for everything.

As long as God gives be breath, I will continue to keep looking under every stone, and move as many mountains as possible to help Julian recover, and be all GOD intended him to be. May GOD's glory shine through Julian for the world to see. amen y amen.

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Thanks

I live in a land of freedom
A land of many blessings.
I am told that you defen...Read more

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Letter to Mama 9/07

What is something you would like to talk about?

easy to talk to you mama
i l...Read more

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My prayer

My Prayer
By Seth McKinley

lord

great things are possible if we trus...Read more

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Prayer for Mama's Confidence

Just a little background

When Seth and I set down to type this is what he wr...Read more

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Don't Waste Your Time On:

pitying the disabled
lots of people are berating of less than
perfect individ...Read more

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He won't for me.

by 4muskateers on 10.12.08 - public

Well as you all know Julian has been working with CARD...and he has amazed me...he will do exactly as he is told, but when we are alone, he won't for ...

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x-mas cards by our kids

by 4muskateers on 10.12.08 - public

Now you can have artwork created by individuals with autism reproduced on holiday cards!

Dear Diana,

A few weeks ago I wrote to tell you how t...

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CARD and Julian

by 4muskateers on 10.06.08 - public

Well we had our first session on Sat...it went as expected...and Julian did show all he knew...it was so wonderful to see him work with someone else a...

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If I Could Grant My Child One Skill Today, It Would Be:

by 4muskateers on 10.06.08 - public

the gift of speech...We still patiently wait while God works his will in Julian...but as the saying goes a picture is worth a thousand words...until w...

get out!!!!

by 4muskateers on 09.27.08 - public

The other day Superman, the little black chiuaua? was barking so much Julian got tired that he got up off the couch, ran to the front door, opened it ...

Move

by 4muskateers on 09.27.08 - public

Well Julian has been very accepting of David and has even placed himself in the roll of caregiver...today Adan 2, and David 2 1/2 were playing with th...

H2O

by 4muskateers on 09.20.08 - public

Water, Water, and more Water!!!This child of ours thinks he is a fish...Julian takes shower or baths 4 to 6 times a day...we go through soap and shamp...

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Awareness

by 4muskateers on 09.19.08 - public

Does your child show you that they are aware of how the sky changes? This is the second time Julian looks out the car windows and scans the sky...the...

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WHISKSERS!!!

by 4muskateers on 09.18.08 - public

Whiskers, Oh I am not so ready for this...Julian has whiskers, he is actually growing them on his chin...Victor was so surprised and said mom look wha...

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CARD

by 4muskateers on 09.18.08 - public

Julian had his evaluation with CARD, and all went well...GOD willing we start in Oct/2008...we have one major goal and that is to get Julian ready to ...

Future Goal

by 4muskateers on 09.18.08 - public

Hi,
First allow me to say sorry for being away for so long. But have been very busy observing Julian and having new evaluations done...the triannual...

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Hi, 
First allow me to say sorry for being away for so long. But have been very busy observing Julian and having new evaluations done...the triannuals are still pending, and this is o.k.  We have a new goal this year and only one...we will be getting Julian ready to go back to school next year...I want him to go back once he is in the ninth grade...I know he will have fun with all the highschool activities, and GOD willing he will not be missing out on any...Julian has turned out to be a pretty good dancer and he will be able to attend his first dance...all his new firsts are just a leap away...Jesus said all we had to do was knock and he would open the door...well in this home we do not knock we pound, and doors open.  Seeing just how far he has come, brings us so much joy, that even his brothers talk about with so much PRIDE, that it brings tears to my eyes and the people that they are talking to...Thru GOD and JESUS all things are possible, all that is required of us is faith...my faith is as much as the widow had to fill the vases with oil...faith flows from this home like the water from Niagra Falls...

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He said Home

by 4muskateers on 09.08.08 - public

well tonight we went to church, and we had interssesary???prayer...during this time Julian was all gigles, and would even do sign to some responses......

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well tonight we went to church, and we had interssesary???prayer...during this time Julian was all gigles, and would even do sign to some responses...they prayed for Julian and then he signed thank you and walked over to our seats...when I caught up to him  he looked at me and said plain as day...mom home...I looked at him and he headed for the door, I called Victor over and told him to take Julian to the restroom, Julian said no with his head and then softly said home and pointed to the front doors...I turned and  said sorry we have to go, this little guy just said mom home, cheers went up, and we walked out...Julian walked to the car with his head held high and got into the car...we had a pleasent ride home...Boy was Dante' so proud, he made sure he told Dad, all about what Julian had done in church...Thank you Lord for a chance to hear Julian's voice...
Glory to GOD always amen y amen Jesus...Let it be prayed for...let it be heard...let it be done...in the name of the Lord...amen y amen.

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Cholesterol

by 4muskateers on 09.06.08 - public

Has anyone had their childs cholesterol checked...I ordered our kit from Great Plains Lab...in the Care Clinic Broucher they were talking about how th...

Wishes for our son.

by 4muskateers on 08.29.08 - public

I wished upon a star

Once I wished upon a star,
For a Barbie doll and a pink corvette too.

Once I wished upon a star,
For a bike with tassel...

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I wished upon a star

Once I wished upon a star,
For a Barbie doll and a pink corvette too.

Once I wished upon a star,
For a bike with tassels hanging.

Once I wished upon a star,
For a pair of roller skates.

Once I wished upon a star,
For a chance to be in the choir.

Once I wished upon a star,
To marry a handsome prince.

Once I wished upon a star,
For him to talk to me.

Once I wished upon a star,
To be a mommy someday.

Many, many, years ago when
I wished upon  a star,

I never thought I would continue to
Wish upon the first night’s star.

Now my wishes have all changed,
Now they are for you.

Now I wish upon a star,
And wish for you to play.

Now I wish upon a star,
That a bike you will ride someday.

Now I wish upon a star,
That you can one day  balance
 on skates.

Now I wish upon a star,
To hear you sing praises to our
 KING.

Now I wish upon a star,
To have YOU talk to me.

Now I wish upon a star,
And pray you will have the chance
To find someone to marry.

Now I wish upon a star,
And pray with all my heart
That you can someday be a 
Daddy too.

Many, many years ago,
I never thought that the 
First night’s star could
Shine so long and bright
Still be here to hear me,

Wish once again upon a star.

Diana O-Alvarado
8/29/08

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C.A.R.D.

by 4muskateers on 08.29.08 - public

Finally after 4 1/2 years we finally have our evaluation with CARD this coming Thursday...I am so excited to give Julian the opportunity to work with ...

Food: Aversions and Addictions

by 4muskateers on 08.27.08 - public

Julian has been on the GFCF diet at one time and boy was it hard to keep him away from chicken nuggets...well what was really hard was keeping us away...

Degree's

by 4muskateers on 08.27.08 - public

Just thaught I'd share where I recieved my DEGREE's from:

The WORLD WIDE WEB.
proudly signed by:

Master Julian Alvarado ASD.

With those lett...

Math

by 4muskateers on 08.26.08 - public

wow!!!!! I don't know what happened today...the only thing different we have done is the accupuncture...well after 4 years of trying to get Julian to ...

Church

by 4muskateers on 08.24.08 - public

Well today I ventured out to church, a new church, well it is where our boys go to school...It went great...we had a service that lasted 3 1/2 hours.....

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Well today I ventured out to church, a new church, well it is where our boys go to school...It went great...we had a service that lasted 3 1/2 hours...Julian was wonderful, Victor took David to the nursery and stayed with him, Dante' went to the kids class and Julian and I stayed in the chapel...Victor brought David back 2 hours later and then Heather (20) no kids took over with David...During healing prayer time, Lesley came and took David and Julian up for healing prayer...they did great...Lesley has agreed to be David's sponser when I present him to the church...David loves to hang on Julian, Julian just sits and waits until David moves, he will even share his food with David...We are back to no sugars and no dairy...David can't have either...he is missing 1/3 of his intestines, so we are back on the diets, and everyone is O.K. with the menu changes...GOD is so great, and has shown us we can change when our health and the health of our children are in jeopordy...we are still waiting to find out if we will be getting (7) month old Serina...Heather's sister will be passing along her boys clothes, Heather told me this today, Heather's sister Christie used to watch Julian in the nursery when he was 2-4 years old...Friends and Blessings come together when GOD calls out...

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needles II

by 4muskateers on 08.16.08 - public

Well we had our appointment with the accupuncturist...Julian did wonderful, he was all smiles and laughing too...we were there for 45 minutes and he d...

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Wright's law...Summer School for Parents

by 4muskateers on 08.13.08 - public

Can you believe summer is almost over? This is your final week of Summer School for Parents. You will receive your certificate in the next issue.
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Can you believe summer is almost over? This is your final week of Summer School for Parents. You will receive your certificate in the next issue. 
www.newletter@wrightslaw.com

If you traveled by car this summer (in spite of the price of gas), more than likely you used a map as a guide to help you find where you were going.

Your child's IEP should be your roadmap to his progress in school.

The roadmap to SMART IEPs is learning how to write SMART goals and objectives.

Clearly written SMART goals and objectives in the IEP provide you and your child's teachers with a roadmap and a clear mechanism to evaluate your child's progress.

Assignment #6: Learn to write SMART Goals and Objectives.

Psychologist, Educator, and Writer Robert Mager says "If you're not sure where you're going, you're liable to end up someplace else. If you don't know where you're going, the best made maps won't help you get there."

In this issue of the Special Ed Advocate you will learn how to determine your child's present levels of performance and write measurable annual goals that are SMART IEP goals and objectives.

Please don't hesitate to forward this issue of Summer School for Parents to other families, friends, and colleagues.

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Wright's Law

by 4muskateers on 08.11.08 - public

Wright's Law has free online classes for IEP's...and they also have been having trainings getting ready for the new school year...you can go straight ...

BLESSED

by 4muskateers on 08.10.08 - public

I am posting this once again so new members can read it too.

My son is disabled I am blessed.
That makes no sense, is what you say.

My son is...

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I am posting this once again so new members can read it too.

My son is disabled I am blessed.
That makes no sense, is what you say.

My son is speechless, I am blessed.
In this case silence is not golden, is what you say.

My son cannot call me mama, I am blessed.
You shake your head in sadness, you have nothing to say.

My son always plays alone, I am blessed.
Where is the pleasure in that, is what you say.

My son has some quirky behaviors, I am blessed.
You need to be stern, is what you say.

My son was created by a living GOD, I am blessed.
How can you still have faith, is what you say.

Seven days a week my faith lives in my son,

I am BLESSED.

My son was injured by the vaccines,
Now he is blessed.

My son kisses and hugs us,
We are blessed.

My son is a magnet for strangers prayers,
They are blessed.

My son can conquer mountains,
He is blessed.

My sons eyes are the doorway to his soul,
He is blessed.

My son knows JESUS is the purest form,
He is blessed.

If my son has touched you heart, 
You have been

BLESSED.

Written by:
							Diana Olivarria_Alvarado

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Fever Gone

by 4muskateers on 08.10.08 - public

I would first like to thank you all for your prayers and being scared with me about Noah...his fever broke yesterday, with the help of prayers, popcic...

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Teacher

by 4muskateers on 08.09.08 - public

With school almost starting, I have decided to hire a teacher, to help keep up with Julian's file...the state keeps changing the rulings on Homeschool...

Riddle

by 4muskateers on 08.09.08 - public

Who can answer the riddle,

and smile too....

a dlihc htiw msitua, ohw seod gnihtemos wen.

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meanie

by 4muskateers on 08.09.08 - public

Tonight Julian surprised me once again...he had not seen a Barney movie for about a year...well tonight he kept wanting to go into the storage room, s...

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Tonight Julian surprised me once again...he had not seen a Barney movie for about a year...well tonight he kept wanting to go into the storage room, so I finally sent dad in with him, Dad yells, hey he wants the box way up high that say Barney...no he doesn't was my response, I don't know what he wants...so then later Julian takes victor into the storage room and victor says what dad said...now pam is carrying in a chair from outside and Julian stops her, holds on to the chair, so now victor takes the chair and Julian follows him into the storage room again...I send them both out and Julian sits on the couch...but what he did next took me by surprise...he went to his icons and strongly placed the icon had a stern looking face and the words mean written on it...I told everyone, hey Julian just told me I was mean, I guess because I won't let him have the barney movies...so victor took him back into the storage room let him stand on the chair with him and sure enough Julian got down the box of barney movies...but it is late, so I guess tomorrow we will be watching barney...

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Fever

by 4muskateers on 08.08.08 - public

well fears are coming true...Noah has been running a fever since last night at 104* He will be on his way to the hospital if it doesn't go down under...

needles

by 4muskateers on 08.07.08 - public

well for years now I have been contemplating taking Julian to an aucpuncturist...well just now I made him an appointment...it is for Wednesday...I hav...

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POX

by 4muskateers on 08.07.08 - public

Hurray one grand baby has the chicken pox...little guy even has some in his mouth...he has a low grade fever and is doing well...we are treating with ...