tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2068282889014906419.post6859590878264811235..comments2011-10-20T17:11:38.060-04:00Comments on Instructions For Life (for those who need a book): A Fine LinePatKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05786335714504597293noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2068282889014906419.post-42776269812650083782010-02-11T14:10:46.421-05:002010-02-11T14:10:46.421-05:00I understand that - we have a daughter who is six ...I understand that - we have a daughter who is six years younger than our son. She has artistic talent and fine motor skills that are lacking in my son -- and both her parents for that matter! So there was always a small worry that my son would resent that or that he would feel less accomplished by comparison. That's why it's so important to encourage and praise your stepson for every success. At 9, my son was getting a lot of hands-on help in addition to that encouragement. He took longer to reach almost every developmental milestone, but he always seems to get there!PatKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05786335714504597293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2068282889014906419.post-58593735689341078962010-02-10T22:09:04.768-05:002010-02-10T22:09:04.768-05:00I was very engaged by this post. My step-son has N...I was very engaged by this post. My step-son has NLD and his 9. We have been told numerous times that he needs to learn to self-advocate. Most of the time, this takes the form of: "I need help. Please do this for me." It's sometimes hard to get a grip on. Especially when his 5-year-old sister refuses help consistently. It's sometimes a hard balance, but we are committed to working it through. However long it takes.Michael Brysonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00816850668522214805noreply@blogger.com