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VDwight · Posted: August 19 2006, 11:20 AM Post subject: Saying Hi

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

waith · Posted: August 19 2006, 11:25 AM Post subject:

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.

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Maxine UK. Mum to Elliott 12, Dominic 2 DS.

lespring · Posted: August 19 2006, 12:57 PM Post subject:

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!

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~Leah~
mom to Noah 19, Tyler 17,Angela 10 (DS)
www.downcues.com
www.DandLDoodles.com

Carson's Mom · Posted: August 19 2006, 1:04 PM Post subject:

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,

twyceborn · Posted: August 19 2006, 1:56 PM Post subject:

Welcome, Valle. Looking forward to getting to know you and your family.

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Kim and Justin (08/15/95)

waith · Posted: August 19 2006, 4:00 PM Post subject:

Checked out your blog. I love your way with words. I'll be back again to read more.

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Maxine UK. Mum to Elliott 12, Dominic 2 DS.

JenBrock'sMom · Posted: August 19 2006, 4:51 PM Post subject:

Valle and family welcome to Down syn. I'll check out your site.

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JenBrock'sMom & wife to Jay
Brock 7/28/05

Laurieannie · Posted: August 19 2006, 9:46 PM Post subject:

Hi Valle,

Welcome to Downsyn. I've checked out your blog and love it. I've got it bookmarked!

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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

pookeymom · Posted: August 19 2006, 11:06 PM Post subject:

Welcome Valle

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Stacy
Mom to Tristin (9), Camille (5), Elijah (3), Caleb and Isaac (1)

kellyrimmer · Posted: August 20 2006, 10:35 PM Post subject:

Hello and welcome I cant wait to read more about you and your family. Im going to check out your site now!

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Kelly Rimmer
Mom to
Paige 11-12-92
Aaron 06-16-99
Alexis 08-19-05 (DS)
Baby #4 11-04-06

keri · Posted: August 21 2006, 1:02 AM Post subject:

Hello Valle and welcome to Downsyn. Looking forward to getting to know you and your family.

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Keri Mom to:
Sydney 9-25-01
Jack 2-10-03
Kaitlyn DS 7-30-05 Brave Heart 2-24-06

Tigger · Posted: August 21 2006, 9:00 AM Post subject:

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.

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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

Maysonsmama · Posted: August 21 2006, 10:44 PM Post subject:

HI Valle, welcome to downsyn. sounds like your boys are doing great. cant wait to see pictures.. gonna check out your website!!!

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Amy mama to:
Jayden-7/94
Rylee-10/97
Mayson-2/06 DS

mommartin · Posted: August 22 2006, 2:03 PM Post subject:

Hi and welcome to the site Smile

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Katie
Jerry 1/02,Bethany 8/03(cp)Faith 5/05 (ds)

http://katies.stayinhomeandlovinit.com

Yailet · Posted: August 22 2006, 2:56 PM Post subject:

WELCOME!!! I highly recommend this site, it's the best!

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Wife to Carlos, mom to Daniel Brandon 6/15/04 DS
We live in Miami, Fl

dugarry · Posted: August 22 2006, 10:53 PM Post subject:

Welcome Valle and family

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Daz and Nic, mummy and daddy to Owen (19mths) and Kacie (DS) 3 months

EliasMom · Posted: August 23 2006, 1:02 PM Post subject:

great blog!

welcome! Smile

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Ali, wife to Felipe, mom to Elias (Feb 21 2005)