An IEP (Individualized Education Plan) is what identifies the resources and accommodations to which your child is entitled. It’s a legal document that must be abided by. Many parents don’t know or understand the full extent of their rights according to the IEP and laws to protect those with special needs. After testing and evaluations, […]
The First Day Of School For Children With Special Needs
With all the hype around the first day of school, I was so looking forward to it! I was skeptical, of course, but genuinely looking forward to it. Skeptical because I know the first day of school can be rough for teachers, administrators and all school personnel (I get that) and I only wish the […]
My Kid Isn’t From A Broken Home
As I sit for a semi-second and think about the ignorance in the world, I think back to a recent incident when someone thought my son came from a broken home. How ignorant and insensitive. Why? Because he has no control over what he does. So he’s broken and comes from a broken home? No, […]
Stopping Judgement Of Kids With ASD
People can judge me for the choices I have made for my son – I don’t care! From being his biggest and strongest advocate to that first train ride, other’s opinions of me don’t make me or break me, why? People are going to criticize anyway. Isn’t that what this society is made of? Judging […]
A Train Ride To Remember!
Last year, if you would have asked me if I would have taken my son on the train, I wouldn’t have even let you finish the question! The answer would have been a flat out, “NO!” Why? Well, although he was born in New York City, we rarely go there. Honestly, I’d rather drive in […]
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