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Mainstream Dance Classes and Autism: Is It Possible?

Irish step

My daughter, Katie, was watching something on PBS last year about girls involved in Irish Step Dancing. She really loves to dance, but a formal class has never been something she could handle, so she is left to her own interpretive dances at home. She did show some interest in trying Irish Step, and I was willing to give it a try, but there aren't many schools that offer it, and the classes never meshed with her therapy schedule.  Read more >

An Unconditional Love

It's hardly a secret that Ben and Katie tend to have a rather tumultuous relationship. But, what I want to touch on...no, what I need to touch on, are the parts that are good. And there is good.  Read more >

Soccer

Last week Katie started soccer. For the past couple years she has done tball, but this year she aged out. She definitely didn't want to do softball, because they throw the ball at you, and that wasn't appealing to my child. (Plus, those girls wear short shorts and that is just not a good look).  Read more >

You've got a friend. Or, do you?

When you're down and troubled And you need a helping hand And nothing, nothing is going right Close your eyes and think of me And soon I will be there To brighten up even your darkest night-James Taylor Yeah, I just cheeseballed out with that song. So what? I have always loved it.  Read more >

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Full Name
Jen Troester
Member Since
February 2010
About Me: 

I am a 33yo, sahm to two great kids. Katie is 7, and has a dx of Autism with Dyspraxia. She is super smart, cuddly, gorgeous, and as moody as a teen. Ben is my wild child 4yo. Smart, funny, non-stop talker who keeps me on my toes! I am married to an off-the-boat German and we live in a small Massachusetts town.

You can find me on Twitter @JenTroester

You can find me on FB at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Living-Life-With-a-Side-of-Autism

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