Blog - Commentshttp://www.qandawithdrk.com/blog/en-USSquarespace Site Server v5.11.81 (http://www.squarespace.com/)Dr K comments on No More Imperfect PeopleDr KTue, 08 Nov 2011 18:50:36 +0000http://www.qandawithdrk.com/blog/2011/11/7/no-more-imperfect-people.html#comments622205:7233984:comment/15756450I totally agree, Kathy. The average guys are not the ones who tend to push the world forward. I, for one, am thankful that society is filled with people who are "different."

]]>Kathy Dailey comments on No More Imperfect PeopleKathy DaileyTue, 08 Nov 2011 12:59:26 +0000http://www.qandawithdrk.com/blog/2011/11/7/no-more-imperfect-people.html#comments622205:7233984:comment/15664853If all the persons that had any "disability" were eliminated from our society then we would not have the likes of ecceptional people . Such as Einstein, Churchill, Steve Jobs ,and I'm sure the list can go on and on. For they were persons that were just a little bit different, didn't fit the mold. Many of the people that settled in our great country had different sets of Genes that has forms the kettle of our Society. Life would be boring and maybe not so very productive. We must learn to Identify these Disabilities that come in the package of a newborn blessing, early ,so that they can be guided to their full potential and take advantage of their different learning styles . Thus giving them the gifts of self confidence and self love.

]]>Nicole Svoboda comments on Just Joking?Nicole SvobodaThu, 20 Oct 2011 16:46:29 +0000http://www.qandawithdrk.com/blog/2011/10/19/just-joking.html#comments622205:7233984:comment/15415081I agree with you Dr. K. There is definately a time and a place. Great blog today!

]]>Debi Norris comments on Ass Burgers???Debi NorrisWed, 05 Oct 2011 14:08:56 +0000http://www.qandawithdrk.com/blog/2011/10/4/ass-burgers.html#comments622205:7233984:comment/15240380Hmmm... South Park deals with Aspergers Syndrome... This is sure to be insulting, offensive, disgusting,.... And hilariously funny!!! I'm looking forward to it!

]]>majid omidi comments on LIFE QUALITY PLANNINGmajid omidiThu, 22 Sep 2011 06:16:05 +0000http://www.qandawithdrk.com/blog/2011/8/4/life-quality-planning.html#comments622205:7233984:comment/15129366Hi,
I graduate in MA from Shiraz University in Iran,
I graduate in exceptional children (especial education) and my thesis is about quality of life of parents of students with disability. i like do research and fallowo my study in this field, do you can help me?
can i fallow my education in your country in PhD?
please guide me

]]>Dr K comments on Lessons to LearnDr KMon, 18 Jul 2011 19:43:23 +0000http://www.qandawithdrk.com/blog/2011/7/12/lessons-to-learn.html#comments622205:7233984:comment/13832197You are certainly right about that, Tracey! I think our kids with "special needs" are often the first to love us despite our mistakes--this is one of the special gifts they have to offer. Thanks for your comment!!

]]>Tracey Pearson comments on Lessons to LearnTracey PearsonFri, 15 Jul 2011 04:51:57 +0000http://www.qandawithdrk.com/blog/2011/7/12/lessons-to-learn.html#comments622205:7233984:comment/13801476I have learned that it's ok to make mistakes sometimes. The People who matter will still love me.

]]>Dr K comments on Time to Raise the BarDr KThu, 23 Jun 2011 15:59:29 +0000http://www.qandawithdrk.com/blog/2011/6/15/time-to-raise-the-bar.html#comments622205:7233984:comment/13386566Hi Mike and Maggie! Thanks for sharing your comments. I agree that the choices offered make a big difference in the overall picture of social perception and acceptance. If you only offer someone choices that are more suitable for a child than an adult, you aren't giving them the opportunity to take their place in the adult world. I think you said it all, Mike, when you said "not holding people to the same social standards is like saying they don't belong." Perfectly stated!

]]>maggie pastor comments on Time to Raise the Barmaggie pastorFri, 17 Jun 2011 00:45:58 +0000http://www.qandawithdrk.com/blog/2011/6/15/time-to-raise-the-bar.html#comments622205:7233984:comment/13282909I agree that sharing the same social standards across the board , no matter who you are,is important,

On school picture day one of my students came to school with a wrinkled old t-shirt on. His picture would be in the school yearbook and felt he deserved to look nice. We went into the laundry room and found a button-up checkered shirt that fit him perfectly. He seemed so excited about the shirt after he looked in the mirror. His picture turned out great. Giving the opportunity to make the choices is key.

]]>Michael Sanchez comments on Time to Raise the BarMichael SanchezThu, 16 Jun 2011 16:22:14 +0000http://www.qandawithdrk.com/blog/2011/6/15/time-to-raise-the-bar.html#comments622205:7233984:comment/13279485I was at dinner the other night and there was a girl about 4 years old there wearing a pink tutu with a spider man cape and all I could think is "enjoy it while you can because at some point that will cease to be cute". The truth is there is a point where social expectations limit your choices, it is one of the prices we pay to live in a society. Not holding people with disabilities to the same social standards is basically saying that they don't really belong, that their differences are so profound that they are outside the social fabric. The irony is that I would bet at least a few of the folks you saw would have been excited to dress up for the occasion, which makes it even more of a disservice to them.

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