Summer's for sure over with...the leaves are changing colors and midterm grades are already out. I just have a second to do a quick update (life is busy).
I was lucky to spend a month in the the Philippines. While there, I was able to meet with families that have children with different special needs. I met many teachers and made lots of new friends. We celebrated our differences while coming to understand that we are more alike than different. I gained a new Filipino family, and many "brothers and sisters" in faith! It was a great journey!
This summer I teamed with my mom to create a new workshop for KIDS called "ME AND MY ADHD!" It was a great hit. I had a blast working with kids and helping them learn to talk about their own ADHD and realize that they are not alone! I was so amazed at how every one of them said they didn't know anyone else with ADHD (hyperactive or inattentive types included of course) like them! That's crazy! Just proves my point, we need to talk more and encourage kids to talk more to each other in positive ways!!!!
The summer ended with the Foreword Review Awards. I was honored to be a finalist. I wish of course I could have been named an award winner...but feel fortunate to just have been recognized.
This winter, I'll be practicing my driving skills, playing in jazz band, staying up on my school work and trying to reach out and do more WORKSHOPS.
Here's to a new season and new adventures!
-Toby with a y
I was lucky to spend a month in the the Philippines. While there, I was able to meet with families that have children with different special needs. I met many teachers and made lots of new friends. We celebrated our differences while coming to understand that we are more alike than different. I gained a new Filipino family, and many "brothers and sisters" in faith! It was a great journey!
This summer I teamed with my mom to create a new workshop for KIDS called "ME AND MY ADHD!" It was a great hit. I had a blast working with kids and helping them learn to talk about their own ADHD and realize that they are not alone! I was so amazed at how every one of them said they didn't know anyone else with ADHD (hyperactive or inattentive types included of course) like them! That's crazy! Just proves my point, we need to talk more and encourage kids to talk more to each other in positive ways!!!!
The summer ended with the Foreword Review Awards. I was honored to be a finalist. I wish of course I could have been named an award winner...but feel fortunate to just have been recognized.
This winter, I'll be practicing my driving skills, playing in jazz band, staying up on my school work and trying to reach out and do more WORKSHOPS.
Here's to a new season and new adventures!
-Toby with a y