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Welcome to the Brookston family blog. We'll post updates here on what's going on in our part of the world, and especially with our son, Porter, who has been diagnosed with some form of autism. Our hope is that this blog will help us deal with all the issues we'll be facing and keep our friends and family informed as well.

Jay B.


Sarah J.


Porter Brookston
born September 10, 2001


Alice Brookston
born July 7, 2004

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July 12, 2005

A Brush with Toothpaste

Categories: Photos, Porter — J @ 5:28 pm

Porter found the toothbrush that the dentist gave me yesterday after my cleaning. After voluntarily brushing his own teeth (he even ran upstairs and brought down his toothpaste), he then wanted to brush Buzz Lightyear’s teeth. But that still wasn’t enough. He then proceded to brush a ball and then one of his school buses.

Porter brushes his ball with toothbrush and toothpaste while Alice looks on, no doubt as perplexed as I was.

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Looking Smarter

Categories: Photos, Porter — J @ 2:45 pm

Doesn’t everyone look smarter in glasses? The Clark Kent effect?

My, what big eyes you have …
And my, what a fake smile you have …

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Sunny Morning Blues

Categories: Photos, Porter — J @ 8:39 am

Tuesday was yet another morning where Porter was adamantly opposed to the school bus coming.

As the bus drives slowly up the hill, Porter turns away, head down, in a futile attempt to pretend it’s not coming.

Meanwhile, Alice watches - you guessed it - Teletubbies.

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