I was recently at a birthday party and the dad of the typical developing child, referred to Sadie as having a lot of "problems" and that she need extra support. We were discussing childcare so that we can keep it in context. But, I have to admit, I don't think I have ever considered Sadie or her "issues" actual PROBLEMS. For my life, with Sadie is what it is. Sadie is a child, a person, she learns, thinks, moves, discovers, communicates, she loves, she hugs, she has pain, and does a lot that other children have outgrown, but I admit, I have never seen it as a "problem."
I felt a great need to read some articles on the Disability is Natural website by Kathie Snow. I needed to read her thoughts... this article was right on... "The Problem with "Problem"
The Problem, with Problem, is that I see the word "Problem" as something I can FIX because something is broken. I don't see Sadie as broken, she is a whole a person/child as any other.
http://www.disabilityisnatural.com/images/PDF/problem.pdf 
