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VDwight New Member
Joined: 19 Aug 2006
Last Visit: 31 Oct 2006 Posts: 22
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Posted: August 19 2006, 11:20 AM Post subject: Saying Hi
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I'm Valle, mother to Aidan (10, w/ds) and Tim (13, nda)...we live in western massachusetts.
Aidan is going into the 4th grade this year, theoretically included in the classroom, but I think it's actually quite nominal. He's still not reading, which is what I will be focusing on this year. His brother has dyslexia and I have a sinking feeling that he may too.
Other than that Aidan is doing great -- he is incredibly outgoing, has good friends, is growing up so fast.
I have recently started a blog on Parents Connect (a new website from Viacom that will be launching in the coming weeks) about special education, the world of disability, inclusion, etc.
I'd love feedback from folks on the blog, suggestions on topics, etc.
I look forward to reading more on the forum and getting to know everyone,
Best,
Valle Dwight
Here's a link to the blog:
http://www.parentsconnect.com/home/host_parent/Valle_profile.jhtml
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waith Senior Member
Joined: 15 Apr 2004
Last Visit: 30 Oct 2006 Posts: 803 Location: Manchester, England
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Posted: August 19 2006, 11:25 AM Post subject:
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Hi Valle and welcome to Downsyn. I have 2 kids, Dominic 2 DS and Elliott 12 he also has Dyslexia and he struggles with reading and writing. I will check out your blog later.
_________________ Maxine UK. Mum to Elliott 12, Dominic 2 DS.
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lespring Super Member
Joined: 26 Mar 2005
Last Visit: 31 Oct 2006 Posts: 5619 Location: Twin Cities metro area, MN
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Posted: August 19 2006, 12:57 PM Post subject:
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Well hello Valle!!!! Fancy meeting you here!
Folks, I "met" Valle years ago when Angela was just a toddler. At that time she was writing for a national magazing (for the life of me I can't remember the name of it!) and included Angela and I in an article.
A photographer was sent to our house, who spent a couple hours taking all kinds of pictures. The first time I saw the acticle was online, and the picture of us was about 2" x 2". Ummmm imagine my shock when I got the print version, only to find it was almost a full page picture! LOL
Valle, I'm so glad that you've joined us here. Can't find any better company on the net!
_________________ ~Leah~
mom to Noah 19, Tyler 17,Angela 10 (DS)
www.downcues.com
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Carson's Mom Super Member
Joined: 16 Dec 2005
Last Visit: 31 Oct 2006 Posts: 1892 Location: Bossier City, LA
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Posted: August 19 2006, 1:04 PM Post subject:
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Welcome! I scanned through your blog to see that your principal didn't understand why he needed to read. I am glad there are older children to pave the way around here. I can't even imagine the thoughts I would have shared that day. I am looking forward to hearing more about you and your family.
Kayla
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Kayla, Callan(5), Kenna (3), Carson 1 yr,
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twyceborn Senior Member
Joined: 23 Jul 2006
Last Visit: 31 Oct 2006 Posts: 560 Location: MS, USA
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Posted: August 19 2006, 1:56 PM Post subject:
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Welcome, Valle. Looking forward to getting to know you and your family.
_________________ Kim and Justin (08/15/95)
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waith Senior Member
Joined: 15 Apr 2004
Last Visit: 30 Oct 2006 Posts: 803 Location: Manchester, England
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Posted: August 19 2006, 4:00 PM Post subject:
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Checked out your blog. I love your way with words. I'll be back again to read more.
_________________ Maxine UK. Mum to Elliott 12, Dominic 2 DS.
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JenBrock'sMom Super Member
Joined: 28 Sep 2005
Last Visit: 31 Oct 2006 Posts: 3272 Location: Des Moines, Iowa
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Posted: August 19 2006, 4:51 PM Post subject:
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Valle and family welcome to Down syn. I'll check out your site.
_________________ JenBrock'sMom & wife to Jay
Brock 7/28/05
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Laurieannie Senior Member
Joined: 28 Jul 2006
Last Visit: 31 Oct 2006 Posts: 197 Location: Iowa
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Posted: August 19 2006, 9:46 PM Post subject:
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Hi Valle,
Welcome to Downsyn. I've checked out your blog and love it. I've got it bookmarked!
_________________ Laurie- wife to Wayne
mom to Kate-22, Micah-5 and Reuben(ds)4/21/04
If you treat an individual as he is, he will stay as he is; but if you treat him as if he were what he ought to be and could be, he will become what he ought to be and could be. ~Goethe
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pookeymom Senior Member
Joined: 13 May 2006
Last Visit: 31 Oct 2006 Posts: 538 Location: DuBois, PA
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Posted: August 19 2006, 11:06 PM Post subject:
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Welcome Valle
_________________ Stacy
Mom to Tristin (9), Camille (5), Elijah (3), Caleb and Isaac (1)
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kellyrimmer Super Member
Joined: 14 Feb 2006
Last Visit: 24 Oct 2006 Posts: 2093 Location: Atwood, TN
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Posted: August 20 2006, 10:35 PM Post subject:
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Hello and welcome I cant wait to read more about you and your family. Im going to check out your site now!
_________________ Kelly Rimmer
Mom to
Paige 11-12-92
Aaron 06-16-99
Alexis 08-19-05 (DS)
Baby #4 11-04-06
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keri Senior Member
Joined: 28 Jan 2006
Last Visit: 31 Oct 2006 Posts: 672 Location: MN
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Posted: August 21 2006, 1:02 AM Post subject:
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Hello Valle and welcome to Downsyn. Looking forward to getting to know you and your family.
_________________ Keri Mom to:
Sydney 9-25-01
Jack 2-10-03
Kaitlyn DS 7-30-05 Brave Heart 2-24-06
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Tigger Super Member
Joined: 28 Jan 2006
Last Visit: 31 Oct 2006 Posts: 1564 Location: NSW, Australia
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Posted: August 21 2006, 9:00 AM Post subject:
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Welcome to downsyn. I had a quick look at your site. You really have a way with words. Looking forward to getting to know you better.
_________________ Karyn
Mum to Nikki (19 Jul 89), Stefanie (3 Sep 96), Joel [18 June 98] and Talitha (DS) (18 Nov 05) AVSD/PDA repaired 23 March 06
"I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Marvelous are Your works, and that my soul knows very well." Psalm 139:14
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Maysonsmama Senior Member
Joined: 24 Apr 2006
Last Visit: 31 Oct 2006 Posts: 987 Location: Ely, Iowa
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Posted: August 21 2006, 10:44 PM Post subject:
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HI Valle, welcome to downsyn. sounds like your boys are doing great. cant wait to see pictures.. gonna check out your website!!!
_________________ Amy mama to:
Jayden-7/94
Rylee-10/97
Mayson-2/06 DS
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mommartin Senior Member
Joined: 02 Jun 2005
Last Visit: 24 Oct 2006 Posts: 679 Location: California
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Yailet Senior Member
Joined: 27 Jul 2005
Last Visit: 31 Oct 2006 Posts: 676 Location: Miami, Florida
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Posted: August 22 2006, 2:56 PM Post subject:
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WELCOME!!! I highly recommend this site, it's the best!
_________________ Wife to Carlos, mom to Daniel Brandon 6/15/04 DS
We live in Miami, Fl
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dugarry Member
Joined: 06 Aug 2006
Last Visit: 30 Oct 2006 Posts: 72 Location: West Yorkshire UK
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Posted: August 22 2006, 10:53 PM Post subject:
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Welcome Valle and family
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Daz and Nic, mummy and daddy to Owen (19mths) and Kacie (DS) 3 months
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EliasMom Senior Member
Joined: 14 Dec 2005
Last Visit: 31 Oct 2006 Posts: 972 Location: Monterrey, Mexico
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Posted: August 23 2006, 1:02 PM Post subject:
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great blog!
welcome!
_________________ Ali, wife to Felipe, mom to Elias (Feb 21 2005)
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