I Never Told My Son He Couldn't Dance| By Kathie Harrington,
M.A. C.C.C. SLP | 
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I never told my son he couldn't dance.
I never thought he didn't have a chance.
I never told my son he might not read.
I only sought to plant the seed. I never showed my
son a star.
That, I felt, was way too far. I never taught my
son to fly,
But I gave him wings with which to try. I never questioned
God's intent.
I only hoped my time well spent. We never know what
life will bring.
I only know that I must sing. I never told my son
he couldn't dance.
That is why he had a chance. I Never Told My Son
He Couldn't Dance!
Used by permission from LinguiSystems, Inc.
For Parents and Professionals:
Autism in Adolescents and Adults
by Kathie Harrington, M.A., CCC-SLP
LinguiSystems, Inc.
3100 4th Ave. E. Moline, IL, 61244 | 
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MEET YOUR PAL
Today, Kathie's son, Doug, is 28 years old. He graduated from high school with a regular diploma in 1990. He attended the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, where he was a drummer with the Star of Nevada Marching Band for two years. Doug drives his Saturn back and forth to work at the Mirage on the Las Vegas Strip, where he recently celebrated his sixth anniversary in the housekeeping department. Doug contributes to society financially and brings joy to the lives of his co-workers and his family. Doug was NEVER told that he couldn't dance, so he does.
Kathie Harrington,M.A. C.C.C. SLP, is a well known national speaker and author in the area of autism. She has written; For Parents and Professionals: Autism - LinguiSystems, Inc. and For Parents and Professionals: Autism in Adolescents & Adults - LinguiSystems, Inc. She is owner of the private practice "Good Speech" in Las Vegas, Nevada which specializes in autism and developmental language disorders. She can be reached at:
Good Speech
3850 E. Flamingo, PMB - 118,
Las Vegas, NV 89121
702-435-8748
E-Mail TappyH@aol.com |
