tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1324132471963199682024-03-12T16:47:03.079-07:00The Wild Frog Bloga blog by Alyssa RuzzinAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03683968999238063546noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-132413247196319968.post-35715999106442904552017-02-23T09:13:00.000-08:002017-02-23T09:13:05.450-08:00Changes Never Leave As I said in my last blog post: isolation is the hardest everyday experience. The question is not, "Why does isolation always get in our way?" The question is, "How do we control isolation?" Isolation is always going to be in our life. Did you hear of the expression, "We take risks as we Change."? <div>
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It has been known that 75% percent of the time we keep moving, and do not often stop to think of where we are at? There is an expression called, "What is on our table?" Then we take a deep breath and start to write a list to try to get our priorities in order. We seem to be on our computers or cell phones about 75% of the time. </div>
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When we ask ourselves where we are at, we need to think of things like: 1) the bills we owe, 2) our grocery list, 3) our children (are they happy, are they growing well, etc.?), 4) dinner, and 5) bed time. Our thoughts are important , yet it is important to spend enough time with our children.</div>
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We need to train on how much time we do what is on our table. This is a list, in order of importance to me: 1) Our children; 2) dinner with family; 3) bed time - do we get enough sleep?; 4) paying our bills; 5) grocery shopping; and 6) we also need to set boundaries on our cell phones and computers.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03683968999238063546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-132413247196319968.post-77633928040641764352017-02-02T21:11:00.000-08:002017-02-02T21:11:09.378-08:00Changes <h3 style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: #eeeeee;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Well, it's 2017, another year. From working out the changes I have had to for my future, such as: Who is helping you feel supported?, What am I to do when today's supports is dying on me, and I need to make plans for a new support system? I notice a good amount of isolation goes on. This is related to the legend "Don't Sweat the Small Stuff." Isolation can cause fear, anger, frustration, etc., which is what happens to everybody, special needs or not. But, people with special needs often take longer to get over isolation.</span></span></h3>
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ourselves that the computer and cell phones are not the answer to
everything. It is great that somebody has offered a quicker way to
handle pressure, but it can't take over other responsibilities that take
more work. It is 2017 now; in the year 1970, the case of people with
special needs was a big question on how to handle it, and over time
until 2017, we have learned a lot of technology that's new and can be a
better help for people with special needs. This is why I say it's time
to turn the page and move forward. We need to start focusing on taking
more time on reinforcing, motivating, encouraging, guiding, etc., to
help people, especially those with special needs, to see the positive
side to things in their lives. The positive side of things helps people
from getting caught in isolation. Seeing more good, more truth, more
positive, helps people, especially people with special needs, to gain
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03683968999238063546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-132413247196319968.post-23320003943734330542017-01-11T08:50:00.000-08:002017-01-11T08:50:37.461-08:00Moving On <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">I have been working on catching up on my sleep lately, and that is why it's been awhile since my last post. I had the experience of talking to many students who are studying to become teachers at Loyola Marymount University in L.A. in November. My brother told me there might be other schools that would like me to speak also.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Being positive keeps us stronger. I believe in encouraging people with challenges to learn about their talents, strengths, abilities, and qualities that will help them in life. But, it is also about teamwork, where we responsibly share the positive sides of life. Then we pray that people can learn to see who they are for themselves and to enjoy life.</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03683968999238063546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-132413247196319968.post-59672392698222077452016-11-18T16:40:00.000-08:002016-11-18T16:40:32.317-08:00Hello from CaliforniaHi from California.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03683968999238063546noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-132413247196319968.post-44699970329087724652016-11-01T21:51:00.000-07:002016-11-01T21:51:52.655-07:00Los Angeles here I come...again!<br />
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I will be traveling to Los Angeles in November to visit my brother Greg. While I am there we will screen my movie three times for educators and students at Loyola Marymount University and at California State University Dominguez Hills. I am very excited. It has been a while since I have done this.<br />
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Until next time. Alyssa.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03683968999238063546noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-132413247196319968.post-5070836686298819012016-09-13T07:56:00.000-07:002016-09-13T07:56:50.672-07:00Less Stress and More Confidence in Handling Reality<div class="western" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">
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I started therapy sessions, I had been doing better. It helped me
learn how to handle my struggles and notice the differences in my
parents and in my future plans. The therapist helps me speak about
stressful issues.
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another struggle came along. My boyfriend was having personal
problems and it started getting worse. He was diagnosed with a
medical issue. He is working forward on his issue. </span></span>
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was told to try Psychodrama Therapy. I found a flyer about
psychodrama therapy and decided to be brave and try it. It is offered
in Evanston at the Unitarian church. There are different people and
there is a different number of people every time. There is a $20.00
charge every time. I started to take it, and it helped me a lot. </span></span>
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time at the beginning of the class, people introduce themselves and
talk about their problems. Then they vote on what problems to role
play. The session is to role play out frustrations you get from the
problem chosen. Everyone participates in the role play and it gives
you a different way to express all your feelings. It helped me to
learn how to handle my boyfriends problems. Then my boyfriends
problem became easier to handle. I am amazed at how role playing is
such a helpful tool. So I joined the group. It is a different way to
open yourself up, gain confidence and to reinforce yourself to work
harder toward reality.</b></span></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03683968999238063546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-132413247196319968.post-29393480734537463872016-08-09T10:54:00.000-07:002016-08-09T10:54:08.891-07:00Changes Got in the Way of My Daily Life Routine<div align="center" class="western" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">
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the blog lately. However, I have been going through some changes
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mothers new routines as she is getting older. Also I had a similar
process with my dad. Yet when I figured it out, I was not myself.
Someway I had to communicate that I wanted to know what was planned
for my future. When I asked; I got the response “do not worry about
it, because it is far down the road.” or “only you can pick
yourself up and handle it.”
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these answers kept me lost at what I am to do. I now am meeting with
a therapist who helps me be aware of where I am at, and what to do
about it.</span></b></div>
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making excuses or not wanting to try. That makes me scared to speak
to them about my problems. I am trapped because they answer questions
from how they we're raised. So now I am asking my brothers more,
because they are more where I am at. Basically, all I am asking for
is honest answers about planning for my future.</span></b></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03683968999238063546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-132413247196319968.post-57748415409542200682016-03-31T14:28:00.000-07:002016-03-31T14:28:30.181-07:00Speak your Truth even when your voice is shaking.<div class="western" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">
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<span style="font-family: Courier, Courier New, serif;"> My
parents are getting older and it is hard to train myself to accept
that their energy is not the same as it use to be. I wish my parents
could accept what I say and realize it is my reality, and that it is
hard to express when I need extra help. I admit that I do not put my
foot down enough because I am afraid of how people will react towards
me. I do not want to hurt others. That is especially hard for people
with S N (Special Needs) to admit what they are going through. Also
it is hard for them to express it. A lot of times people with S N
express their anger in a dangerous way because they do not know any
better. I am grateful that I know how to express my frustrations, but
I am scared about when to express them as well as to whom. This is
why I believe it is time to turn the page on helping people with S N.
It is time to get past thinking about what they can not do, and think
about what they can do. For example; yes your friend can ride her
bike around, that is great. I know you want to do that. But you can
not walk, so what do you have to move around? You have your
wheelchair. It may take longer, but you eventually get there. This is
the positive kind of reinforcement people with S N need. They need to
be reminded of their strengths and abilities and what they can use
from what they have. Also the more they get the reinforcement and
help, eventually they are going to see more of what they can do for
themselves and others. We are aiming for them to do things for
themselves, I would have benefited from that kind of reinforcement
when I was a child. I could have expressed my needs better and felt I
was being heard. Everyone just wants to be heard. Lastly, that would
have made it easier for me to handle what I am going through.</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03683968999238063546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-132413247196319968.post-35034974654951804062016-02-18T10:40:00.000-08:002016-02-20T10:32:09.978-08:00A Snapshot of my Life<br /><br />A Snapshot of my Life<br />
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In the past couple of months, I experienced somebody being negative at work. This person was on the cell phone talking about people with Special Needs (SN). He was saying cruel things that are ignorant and cussing. I am a bagger at a grocery store and while I was bagging this person was constantly talking while I worked, and he paid at the register. My staff encouraged me to remain quiet while he was there. All of his ignorant and cussing statements were hurtful and made me realize I can't help everybody but I can do my best to help myself. I remained quiet, did not look him in the eyes, and smiled while I did my job. After the guy left my staff said it took a lot of bravery to ignore him. This experience made me wonder why I exist and made me feel some people are selfish. It was frustrating for me that my job says the customer is always right. It is hard to believe there are still ignorant people.<br /><br /> Also I in the past have mentioned that I am epileptic and have learning struggles. In the past few weeks I got too much stress on me and started feeling and acting crazy. I lost my balance and fell, my nerves tensed up and I could not move my muscles. As it was happening: I heard a person say I looked like I was begging for attention and being crazy. It was a stress or anxiety attack. I was hurt emotionally from people thinking I was looking crazy, because it is a real process. I am like not everything is what it looks like. It seems like some people are selfish.<br /><br />I said last time we need to turn the page and try a new way to help people with SN get moving forward. Yes we need to learn their struggles, but when disciplining them: we can focus on the struggles to a degree. We should reinforce them to work on their strengths, talents, abilities, and qualities while they work on their growth. This way they'll learn how to cope with stress and anxiety more quickly. This is what we want for them. I know it can be done. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03683968999238063546noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-132413247196319968.post-25316938572889016012016-01-27T10:45:00.001-08:002016-01-27T10:45:33.378-08:00A new year.<div class="Normal" dir="LTR">
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to people with SN {Special Needs} we have focused on what their needs
are. Such as: living skills, school work, speech, health, etc. So
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focus on their needs and health only – makes people with SN often feel
they often have to improve. Parents-teachers, etc. should also recognize
their strengths: such as {talents, abilities, qualities, perspectives
of what is happening, etc.}. So as a community
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as well as encouraging them to go forward} and reinforcing them to use
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</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>• An
example of my learning problem is conversation. If I do not understand the
first sentence – I automatically think of questions to ask about the sentence.
While I am thinking though, the person keeps going on – thinking I am
listening. So then I miss the whole purpose of the conversation often. So while
this person is going on, I try to ask questions but the person gets mad when I behave
confused. Then frustration gets involved and messes up the whole purpose. People
like me are considered a Special Needs (SN) person.</span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">
</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">
</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>So people
with SN feels like nobody wants to hear the questions, or to answer the questions.
Then often people with SN do not open up, because they are afraid of how people
will react. The problem is not – the person with SN have too many issues and
are lazy. Also the problem is not – people do not to want to hear or answer the
questions. The problem is that not as many people are patient to take time to
listen or explain the answers. That is the hardest fact that people with SN
have to notice daily. Because of that fact – people with SN see many people
going on in life, but they feel they are in outer space mentally or
emotionally. It all is due to the lack of people not wanting to answer or
explain the small questions they have leading to their dreams.</span></div>
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<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">
</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>•Another
example is asking a question like "What are we doing today?" You with SN get
told nothing today. You say I want to go to the store. They say why not
tomorrow? Now you are scared. So you say you need some time alone. Then they
take you in a frustrated mood. Then you feel your opinions and wants do not
matter, and you ask yourself why do I try at all?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Yet you are only trying to say I need space
from everyone.</span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">
</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"></span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span> When I am alone – first I figure out what is
making me scared and afraid of life? Then I have to write down a list of what
is scaring me. Second (like a puzzle) I have to organize the list and create a
picture of what is going on with me. Last I have to look at the answer and
somehow figure out why it is this way (it is called analyzing). I often believe people do not understand my way of learning. That means they do not see
when I am often feeling rejected while I am on the step of asking questions. So
I have to explain myself to them. But when I try to explain – they say "Oh
forget about it". </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I hate that answer because I still feel scared and confused.<span style="mso-tab-count: 8;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 4;"> </span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">
</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Now from
these articles, I am trying to say it works both ways. I was disciplined where
I was not always focusing on my strengths. Yet I wish I had, because <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I did
not take my life more seriously until I was in my thirties before I noticed
more of my talents, strengths, and abilities. People with SN focus on
having<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>their talents, strengths, and
abilities. Not on a degree or scholarship. It is important to with a SN child –
encourage them to focus on their talents, strengths, and abilities as early
as possible in life. The sooner they work on their talents, strengths, and
abilities – the sooner they will know their dreams and passion. Last sooner
they will become confident about their life.<span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 17;"> </span>I
know parents who have children with SN want them to be able to feel confident
to go on with their life. So I recommend we work on them through discipline and
encouragement to get them to be using their talents, strengths, and abilities –
so they learn their qualities in life.</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03683968999238063546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-132413247196319968.post-1167148757602852752015-09-23T13:19:00.002-07:002015-09-23T13:22:41.717-07:00How it all began...<style>
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<span style="color: white; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">...and where I am today.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: white; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="color: white; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I got noticed for epilepsy and a mental disability when I was
2 years old. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: white; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="color: white; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I went through childhood with an articulate voice and could describe
what people felt like, and had medicine through childhood. Then at 20 years old, I
went to a school that helped people to live independently. I was there for 2-4
years. I lived in apartments for a few years, then eventually started at <a href="http://www.independentfutures.com/" target="_blank">The Center For Independent Futures</a>. I was 43-44 years old then. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: white; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="color: white; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Between 44-45 years
old my behavior started changing on me. I was getting scared to go places, and
was acting in other crazy ways. So I went to a private doctor to check out my
meds. He said my meds were off balance and needed to get them sorted out. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: white; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="color: white; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">So we
had me go through surgery [which was scary], to put in a <a href="http://www.webmd.com/epilepsy/guide/vagus-nerve-stimulation-vns" target="_blank">Vagus Nerve Stimulator</a> (VNS) inside of me. It
is near my heart. I have been behaving better since I had it. My meds have been
decreased a few times also. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: white; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="color: white; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">At age 46: I am behaving a lot better and feel more
myself since I had the VNS. I am glad we did the surgery.</span></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03683968999238063546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-132413247196319968.post-6015809397301926442015-09-10T15:15:00.001-07:002015-09-10T15:15:59.157-07:00Getting out of depression<style>
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<span style="color: #f3f3f3;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Liberation Serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Liberation Serif";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Depression" target="_blank">Depression</a> is a serious negative way of<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>thinking and feeling. People can get depressed in different ways.
Examples are being more tired, being sad, not as hungry, feeling lonely,
suicidal, having trouble getting out of bed in the morning or not making plans for
the day. So this is a serious issue that requires more effort and work.</span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: #f3f3f3;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="color: #f3f3f3;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Liberation Serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Liberation Serif";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If
you meet a troubled person who is also depressed it is important to help them </span>focus
on their wants so you can get an idea of their strengths, abilities and
thoughts on living. For example: I like to chat when I become depressed because
it gets my thoughts out and makes me more energetic. So guiding these people to
do things related to their strengths can help them enjoy life and move out of
depression. It can be stressful to encourage and guide others because it takes
more time, and they do not always listen. But it is important for them to have
this supportive help so they can have a fulfilling life.</span></div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Now
that school has come, it is time for homework. Lately it seems more school kids
may have too much homework. It can be hard for kids in regular school to tell
that they have too much homework. So imagine how hard it is for troubled
students to speak up when they get too much homework. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: white;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">When you have to put troubled people in special
classes, it can be hard to find the correct help. Also we need to help them at
home. It is easy to keep reminding them to work on their hard problems, but
after doing that for awhile, it can cause them to get worried and depressed.</span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: white;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">When it comes to troubled students it takes effort
and reinforcement. Also, we as parents have to accept the level they are at
because that is how God gave them to you. When we help troubled students, we
need to study their abilities, and qualities so when they mention their
troubles; we need to empathize and encourage them to realize the students have
abilities and qualities they can use while handling their troubles. Also it
takes a lot of reinforcing the students to use their abilities and qualities
because those abilities and qualities are the key to getting them motivated.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: white;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="color: white;"></span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="color: white;">I can't imagine how hard it is disciplining,
encouraging, and reinforcing your troubled child to go forward in life with
their abilities. We can't blame the stress as a reason to give up. We can
always get a new car but we can't bring back a life. Encouraging them helps
them have a fulfilling life.</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><span style="color: white;"> </span> </span></span><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03683968999238063546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-132413247196319968.post-85046098313854237592015-08-25T10:52:00.001-07:002015-08-25T10:52:56.041-07:00Ending SummerSummer went by fast.<br />
<br />
School is coming
back.<br />
<br />
This is a time to do important last minute stuff with your friends
and family. Then also gathering school supplies together. Be sure you
know the location of where your school is
and that you register early so you can get in more likely. Also this is
the time in your life to explore what you want in life, such as where
you want to go to school, or what down the road you want to aim for
yourself.
<br />
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<br /></div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="Normal" dir="LTR">
I went to a program called <a href="http://www.nl.edu/paceatnlu/" target="_blank">P.A.C.E.</a> at 20
yrs old. P.A.C.E. is a school to train independent living skills, to people
with special needs. Until I went to P.A.C.E., I always talked in an
articulate way, but never knew why. I am often able
to express my feelings and understand why others feel the way they do. P.A.C.E. showed me I am like that because I was trying to ask or say “How
can I express myself?” </div>
<div class="Normal" dir="LTR">
<br /></div>
<div class="Normal" dir="LTR">
P.A.C.E. taught me that before I do anything, I focus
too much on the possible consequences of things.
I become too scared to express my ideas because I am afraid of how
people might react. Which causes me to over-think and miss out on doing
activities. Also I do not understand when I can express myself. For
example I do not understand when is a good time
to ask someone if they want to get together with me.</div>
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But nobody ever said life was easy!</div>
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Until next time,</div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="Normal" dir="LTR">
Alyssa :-)</div>
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Well, Independence Day is coming, and I am learning about
more experiences.<br />
<br />
One being I got a new computer. I grew up without a computer,
so this is a challenge for me. Yet the nice thing is, I can be more able to
learn and use it more on my own. Independence is a valuable tool, so we should
use as much as we can for having a safe life.<br />
<br />
So on independence day, we are
celebrating for everyone who fought for our country and ourselves. It is easy
to take things for granted, but sometimes we have to stop and enjoy what we
have because we live only once. Life is all about being independent, and on the
Fourth of July is how we celebrate having independence in our lives.<br />
<br />
I am
watching the fire works. The colors make me laugh with joy.
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</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
Hello,<br />
<br />
<div>
Well now graduation time for 2014 is here, and we can make plans
around the weather it seems. </div>
<div>
</div>
<div>
I know that it is an exciting time, because
graduates can make future plans. When doing future plans, it means
thinking about what we want to have in life. One
important thing is finding about where a high school graduate wants to
go to school. They need to research about the school, and figure out if
it is what they are hoping for and decide if they want to go to the
school. </div>
<div>
</div>
<div>
Then also part of graduation is knowing
what to study. it should be a decision related to the graduates
interests. When making decisions, it can seem more exciting at times
then we think. We have to look at alot of ifs while making decisions. It
is also where are we going to want to live, as well
as being able to get around the neighborhood. Also is it a safe
neighborhood is important. That is because some places can be more
dangerous then others. </div>
<div>
<br />
</div>
<div>
Until next time...</div>
<div>
Alyssa</div>
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<span style="color: #fff2cc;">I, Alyssa Ruzzin, have been sharing experiences with you about my
life. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #fff2cc;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="color: #fff2cc;"><b>Now I feel it is time to ask other people to share their stories also.</b> </span></div>
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<span style="color: #fff2cc;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="color: #fff2cc;">Because I am only 1 person, I can not share all the other kind of stories there
are out there. I believe the more stories we share, the better we will be at
getting people to realize that having a disability is important to take care
of, and that they are not all fun and games. Often we get seen as just wanting
attention, but we are not. That is what rattles the boat. in today's society
being disciplined is not used as much. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #fff2cc;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="normal">
<span style="color: #fff2cc;">So we need to encourage people to be
more aware. I hope to get more people involved because that will open a road up
to doing more to support epilepsy. With more support, hopefully we can have more
healthy people.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #fff2cc;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="normal">
<span style="color: #fff2cc;">Then they can pass on more stories towards handling epilepsy.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #fff2cc;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="normal">
<span style="color: #fff2cc;">Until next time…</span></div>
<div class="normal">
<span style="color: #fff2cc;">Alyssa</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03683968999238063546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-132413247196319968.post-72483644291262868322015-03-16T20:43:00.002-07:002015-03-16T21:10:14.146-07:00Conference Time!<style>
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<span style="color: white;">Hello from Los Angeles. </span></div>
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<span style="color: white;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="color: white;">Over the weekend I was invited to
participate in the GLOBAL SUMMIT ON THE EDUCATION OF INDIVIDUALS WITH
DISABILITIES at <a href="http://www.lmu.edu/" target="_blank">Loyola Marymount University</a>, where my brother Greg is a
professor. </span></div>
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<span style="color: white;">While I was there I participated on a panel called "Changing our Mindset" with
Jane Doyle from the <a href="http://www.independentfutures.com/" target="_blank">Center for Independent Futures</a>. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>People asked questions about what schools can
do to help individuals with disabilities. Someone even asked me if sometimes I
feel like I live in a different world than they do. I said “yes!”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Epilepsy has a lot of side effects that you
may not experience, and you often end up losing a lot of sleep and the world
goes on and on without you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And then I
have to ask a lot of questions about what’s happening. Inconsiderate answers
hurt more than being told you are not able to drive! </span></div>
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<span style="color: white;">I had the opportunity to meet former <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Coelho" target="_blank">U.S. Congressman Tony Coelho</a>, one of the
primary authors of the Americans with Disabilities Act. </span></div>
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<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-S5OgvQf6QAk/VQefwiyVt0I/AAAAAAAAACc/AmxgXNo46uA/s1600/Alyssa%2BRuzzin_Tony%2BCoehlo.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-S5OgvQf6QAk/VQefwiyVt0I/AAAAAAAAACc/AmxgXNo46uA/s1600/Alyssa%2BRuzzin_Tony%2BCoehlo.JPG" height="320" width="240" /></a></div>
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<span style="color: white;">Meeting Tony has helped
me realize that it’s not just me who does a lot of struggling. Many people
struggle. He made me realize that people not opening up about their struggles often comes
from the fear of other people’s reactions. He expressed how he had to create a law so
that EVERYONE can work, not just people without a disability.</span></div>
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<span style="color: white;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: white;">The experience has made me realize that our society is
losing touch with people with disabilities because everyone is on their phones and computers all the time. I often feel left behind, like I am still at step five (where I have been all along), while you are now on step twelve.</span></div>
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<span style="color: white;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="color: white;">Being invited to speak was quite an honor for me and I met
lots of wonderful people. I hope I can speak on more panels in the future.</span></div>
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<span style="color: white;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: white;">Until next time, don't be too hard on yourself.</span></div>
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<span style="color: white;"> </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: white;">Alyssa</span></div>
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<br /></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03683968999238063546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-132413247196319968.post-84857076760126496872014-12-30T16:01:00.001-08:002014-12-30T16:01:18.788-08:00Family Gatherings<div class="p1">
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I am going to be seeing both of my brothers this Christmas when my family gets together in sunny California. </div>
<div class="p1">
<br /></div>
<div class="p1">
I visited my oldest brother and his family at their house in Colorado this past summer. His two children are very different from my other brother's son, in that they are a few years older, and much more active. </div>
<div class="p1">
<br /></div>
<div class="p1">
I am wondering how the commotion of my three young nephews is going to affect me since having my surgery. I am sure they may be curious about my surgery, and I am not sure I will be able to answer their questions. I like speaking in front of groups to tell my life story, but I am not sure how to talk to very young children about it. So I guess I am saying that we need to be careful what we tell our family members, and how we tell them about what is going on in our lives. Everyone has their own doings, and wants, but we can only speak of our own experiences; we can’t speak for everyone. I know that mid-way through you life it becomes harder, because you have more people in your family. You should never be ashamed to ask for help if you need it, that’s one of the things family is about. </div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="p1">
I wish everyone a wonderful holiday season, and a happy new year!</div>
<div class="p1">
<br /></div>
<div class="p1">
Until next time…</div>
<br />
<div class="p1">
Alyssa</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03683968999238063546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-132413247196319968.post-468725099205286762014-12-03T14:13:00.000-08:002014-12-03T14:18:38.829-08:00Holiday Time<style>
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<span style="color: white;">Hello,</span></div>
<div class="normal">
</div>
<div class="normal">
<span style="color: white;">Thanksgiving and Christmas are two big holidays, and sometimes
we can get confused with responsibilities. </span></div>
<div class="normal">
<span style="color: white;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="normal">
<span style="color: white;">One thing is turkey for
Thanksgiving; we have the responsibility of cooking the turkey, and giving
thanks for all the blessings we have. It is not generally a time for gift
giving. </span></div>
<div class="normal">
<span style="color: white;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="normal">
<span style="color: white;">At Christmas time, we may have turkey again, but it is a time for
giving gifts to those we care for. If we see our family often, depending on how
far apart we live, if possible, it is important to make plans to be together. Stores
are not usually open, so there are fewer excuses not to be together. </span></div>
<div class="normal">
<span style="color: white;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="normal">
<span style="color: white;">Another
thing is, we have to try to make time away from work if possible. Also, it is
important to figure out transportation, so we can get to wherever our family
members are. It is important to take into account the weather, especially this
year, with all of the cold and snow that we have seen already. Some forms of
transportation do not run on the holidays, so knowing in advance the form of
transportation you need to use, would help you get through the holidays.</span></div>
<div class="normal">
<span style="color: white;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="normal">
<span style="color: white;">Until next time…</span></div>
<div class="normal">
<span style="color: white;">Alyssa</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03683968999238063546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-132413247196319968.post-4537232802059997822014-10-27T22:51:00.000-07:002014-12-03T14:16:16.468-08:00Recovery <div class="Normal">
<span style="color: white;"><span class="Normal__Char" style="font-family: 'Arial','Arial';"><br /></span></span></div>
<div class="Normal">
<span style="color: white;"> <span class="Normal__Char" style="font-family: 'Arial','Arial';">After
you’ve had a big surgery, you have to go through what they call
recovery. </span></span></div>
<div class="Normal">
<span style="color: white;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="Normal">
<span style="color: white;"><span class="Normal__Char" style="font-family: 'Arial','Arial';">It’s not always easy though, because even though you have
freedom, you aren’t able to do some of
the things you want to. It requires a lot of napping, medication may
make you drowsy, and you have to be careful of what you eat, because
your body isn’t prepared for this yet. It depends on what the surgery
is, for my VNS surgery, it has taken me three weeks
to recover, some surgeries take longer. </span></span></div>
<div class="Normal">
<span style="color: white;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="Normal">
<span style="color: white;"><span class="Normal__Char" style="font-family: 'Arial','Arial';">During that time, things may
seem slower and you sometimes may not feel yourself, because it’s a new
challenge. What I found, was keeping myself busy by watching my shows,
playing games, and keeping my mind off the recovery,
has made the time go a little quicker. </span></span></div>
<div class="Normal">
<span style="color: white;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="Normal">
<span style="color: white;"><span class="Normal__Char" style="font-family: 'Arial','Arial';">Now, as I get further along,
it’s not a worry as much anymore. I am happier, and I am noticing a
difference in my mood. I hope it continues to go successfully, and I am
not going to worry about it. Being positive about
it is not only what makes you stronger, but also it helps your whole
body to recover. If you aren’t dwelling on it so much, it passes much
quicker, which is why I am where I am today.</span></span>
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<div class="Normal">
<span style="color: white;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="Normal">
<span style="color: white;"><span class="Normal__Char" style="font-family: 'Arial','Arial';">Until next time…</span></span></div>
<span style="color: white;"><span class="Normal__Char" style="font-family: 'Arial','Arial';">Alyssa</span></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03683968999238063546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-132413247196319968.post-89008310068746380742014-10-13T14:10:00.000-07:002014-12-03T14:14:40.984-08:00Expressing Experiences<style>
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<span style="color: white;"><br /></span></div>
<span style="color: white;">I am currently recuperating from having a Vagus Nerve Stimulator
implanted to help me regulate my seizures, and hopefully to decrease the amount
of medications I currently take.
</span><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: white;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: white;">The purpose of the stimulator was because we discovered that
my medication management was getting out of control. When things are getting
out of control, it can be very scary. Sometimes it can be so scary, people tell
you not to bring it up, but you need to talk about to get a better
understanding. </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: white;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: white;">Often, they may react differently at first, but the more
they know, the better off they will be. People sometimes need more reassuring
and encouragement to speak up about what is on their minds because
surprisingly, even younger people can come up with brilliant ideas; and we need
more of that today. Even socializing at home needs more attention, it seems as
though everyone is on their phone, no matter whom they are with, or where they
are, and they are not talking to one another. </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: white;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: white;">I’ve been lucky that I have a family who notice side effects
and will talk to me about it, yet what I’m trying to say, is that more families
should be like that because opening up is the best way to deal with it.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: white;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: white;">Until next time…</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: white;">Alyssa</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03683968999238063546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-132413247196319968.post-34008236252449599342014-08-29T10:50:00.001-07:002014-12-03T14:15:01.737-08:00“Back to School”<style>
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<span style="color: white;">It is once again time for school to begin. </span></div>
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<span style="color: white;">Parents of
children with special needs often have to research schools to find a good fit
to meet their child’s needs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> </span></div>
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<span style="color: white;">After
finding a school they feel meets their needs, they may have to encourage their
child to stay in school, because some may want to give up and drop out. Also,
you should ask you child what they want to study, because then it tells you
what they want to experience in the world. It will help you with your research
in finding a school that offers what they want. </span></div>
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<span style="color: white;">Keep encouraging them to work
at school on a regular basis, and let me them know that the time will come when
they will be good at it, and that will help build their confidence. Everyone
has their own gifts and strengths, so if you find a school that offers things
your child is interested in, they may do better in classes and possibly make
more friends, and hopefully find a job doing something they like. </span></div>
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<span style="color: white;">Until next time…</span></div>
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<span style="color: white;">Alyssa</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03683968999238063546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-132413247196319968.post-49521730651786040452014-08-29T10:48:00.002-07:002014-12-03T14:15:20.085-08:00I’d like to start this post by telling you I have Epilepsy. <style>
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<span style="color: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.0pt;">Hello again,</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.0pt;">Last week, I went to a support
group for people with Epilepsy, and I learned that not a lot of people tend to
know about these monthly meetings, and they are having a hard time getting more
people to attend regularly. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.0pt;">At this meeting, they had a representative from the
Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago speak about different programs offered
through their foundation. I found it interesting, because I could talk calmly,
and not worry about what I said. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.0pt;">If you, or anyone in your family has Epilepsy,
I would encourage you to find a similar support group in your area.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.0pt;">I brought this up because after years of
controlling my seizures pretty well with medications, I have decided to have a
Vagus Nerve Stimulator surgically implanted, in hopes that I can reduce the
number of medications, and possibly the dosage of some of the ones I am taking. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.0pt;">If it works, down the road, it may help me save a lot of money, which we all
want. We always have to keep in touch with our doctors in case something comes
up. Regular visits help them stay on top of your condition.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Until next time…</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Alyssa</span></span></div>
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