Spirit Magazine - Exploring Family Issues and Developmental Disabilities Spirit Magazine - Exploring Family Issues and Developmental Disabilities
Spirit Magazine - Exploring Family Issues and Developmental Disabilities
Fall 2008 Vol 7 / No. 1
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Spirit Magazine, Yedei Chesed Yedei Chesed is a contract agency certified by the New York State Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities.
 
 
 
Vol. 6 / No. 3 Spring 2008
 
  Features
   
5 Dear Tatty & Mommy
By Shea
One man writes a pleading letter to his parents, begging for understanding and unwavering support.
   
8 Taking Off the Mask
By Michelle and Yaakov Steinhart
Meet the exceptional Steinhart Family. Their story is one of incredible challenge and hope.
   
14 I See You
By Galiah Morgenstern
   
16 Going the Extra Mile
By Dina Coopersmith
Sometimes you don’t know how far you can go until you are pushed to get there.
   
19 Music of the Soul
By Krassy Klein
   
22 No Charge for Love
By Author unknown
   
24 The Simple Truths of Service
By Ken Blanchard and Barbara Glanz
Food-shopping at a local supermarket takes on a whole new meaning. Meet Johnny the bagger.
   
26 D is for Dyslexia
By Rochel Stern
Throughout history there have been many leaders, inventors and actors, who, driven by their deficit in reading, and inspired by their talents and interests, have made incredible contributions to society.
   
30 Sheina’s Birthday
By Devorah Leah Mishulovin
A mother’s poignant musings on her daughter’s birthday.
   
36 Not Although, But Because (He is Handicapped)
By Devoiry Schon
This young girl’s day is not complete without her very special sibling.
   
44 If Only
By T.M.
   
44 Forget the Diagnoses
By Jene Aviram
Encourage your child to be the best he can be on his challenged journey.
   
46 The House that Never Sleeps
By Elisheva Stein
   
50 My Priority Struggle
By T.C.
   
57 Wishing I Was Supermom
By T.C.
   
58 Good Days and Bad Days: Seven Strategies to Cope
By Jene Aviram
Raising a child with autism is not an easy task. Seven strategies to cope.
   
64 Chavie’s Bas Mitzvah
By Elisheva Stein
   
68 Blind Horse
By Author Unknown
   
70 Enabling vs. Empowering
By Galiah Morgenstern
   
74 Service with Attitude
By Jodi Brauner
Usually if someone has attitude it means they are belligerent. But not so with a service coordinator.
   
76 15 Things About Me
By Jene Aviram
A communication guide to your autistic child’s teacher. Tips on how to get through.
   
80 All for One and One for All
By Deena Weinberg
We are a funny crazy hot-tempered nation. But we’re like a big warm family.
   
84 Count Us In
By Emunah Braverman
Down syndrome isn’t preventing Danielle Magady from leading the typical life of a teenager.
   
89 Measured Words & Boundless Brachos
By Ruchi Eisenbach
Disabilities come in many shapes and forms. But nothing would stop this unique individual from overcoming his.
   
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  Departments
   
1 A Message to the Reader
By Rabbi Simon Lauber
   
20 Kids Kwotes
   
33 Ask The Phycologist
   
40 Focus On Our Feedback
   
52 Frankly Speaking
By Tziri Frank
 

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