by Cheri Dotterer | Jun 26, 2024 | Blog Posts, Childhood Trauma, Podcast
Becoming an author despite Tourette’s Syndrome, Kristof Morrow, a veteran author and award-winning journalist, has had a journey that is nothing short of inspiring. While battling the challenges of Tourette’s Syndrome, he has crafted a unique voice in...
by Cheri Dotterer | Mar 14, 2022 | Blog Posts, Childhood Trauma, Dysgraphia, Motivation, Occupational Therapy, Teaching, Uncategorized
Beth broke down in tears at John’s IEP meeting. He was expelled from another school due to violent behaviors. He refused to complete homework and wouldn’t get on the bus! John’s IEP spoke of autism, but Beth was skeptical. As Beth spoke, Kathy listened. Kathy took my...
by Cheri Dotterer | Jan 3, 2022 | Blog Posts, Childhood Trauma, Learning Disabilities, Occupational Therapy
“Their perspective is their reality.”Jonily Zupancic As I approached the door, I could hear someone running up and down steps, a dog barking, and mom yelling. Not a good way to start my first day. Tentatively, I knocked on the door. The door opened to a smile...
by Cheri Dotterer | Dec 20, 2021 | Blog Posts, Childhood Trauma, Occupational Therapy, Teaching
I asked Santa to put my special gift right there. “It’s not here,” I shouted inside to myself, “It’s not here.” In my conversation with Santa before I fell asleep, I asked him to put a “special gift” in my dresser. That was the year that I knew my parents were lying...
