Another Day

I just realized that I should have also shared other topics that I thought about using for my personal inquiry project per Annette's weekly e-mail. So....I did actually consider Disneyworld as my family is considering making our first trip there next summer. Talking with others about planning such a trip, I've learned that we will definitely need to do our homework before we book the first reservation.

On another note, I considered an inquiry project that would take me libraries I had never visited. I'm a sucker for libraries, especially the Carnegie libraries. I thought this type of inquiry may call for several "in person" visits and I was not sure that I could commit to that this semester with 2 classes, a full-time job, and a family. It is still my goal to visit 2 new libraries a month though.

On to the topic I did chose. I caught just a few minutes of the Emmy's last night and saw Temple Grandin called out to stand up by the actress that played her in the HBO movie. I had only heard of Temple Grandin this past spring during my son's case conference. I'd really like to track down a copy of the movie and watch it. I also used Facebook to connect with an old friend whose son also has autism. 

What to do?

What to do? I have been mulling over this question for a week, and in this same week I have been working hard to get my 2nd grade son acclamated to school again. My son was diagnosed with high-functioning Autism last spring. Quite honestly, I did just a bit of research regarding Autism just prior to and following his case conference. I acted as his advocate, along with my husband, when I let his classroom teacher know that he should move on to 2nd grade with the "friends" he had made in 1st grade. Then summer break...was just that for him, a break from the school routine, and so it was a bit of break for me in facing the facts and taking the time to do more research as his number one advocate. After all, I had classes and work to tend to, and he was content.  And now....after a heart-wrenching 2 weeks of his tummy aches, tears, and trials, I feel that this is the path I need to take and want to take in my inquiry project. I want to know more about behavioral pediatrics, support groups for parents, Prozac for children (I'll explain that in an upcoming blog!), and Autism in general....and I intend to find out.