I have a 4-year-old boy on the autism spectrum. It's the same story with him.
He has two modes: He is either hyper, physically hitting, babbling, and screaming, or he is hyper-concentrated, quiet, intelligent, affectionate, and sweet. My 3-year-old is starting to copy everything.
I loved the article! I need to stop beating myself up about slacking in certain areas because just getting through the day with my sanity right now is an accomplishment.
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Last month, the town learned that the state had taken pity on the Elliot Street Bridge. The state has placed the town into its “Bridge Deck Replacement Program,” even without the town applying, Town Manager Peter Elwell said Sept. 29. During an interview this summer, Department Of Public Works staff told The Commons that it would cost the town approximately $1.2 million to repair the 69-year old bridge. A hole in the bridge's deck has narrowed traveling to one lane.
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The Vermont Jazz Center presents Eugene Uman's Convergence Project on Saturday, June 9, at 8 p.m. Uman, the director of the VJC, uses the Convergence Project as a vehicle to present his original compositions and music that has influenced him. It includes Wanda Houston, vocals; Michael Zsoldos, saxophones; Jeff Galindo, trombone; Uman, piano; David Picchi, bass (electric and acoustic); and Jon Fisher on drums. There will also be surprise musical guests performing at this event. After many musically formative years...
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