Effectively raising a special needs child takes a blend of wisdoms. Our world renowned experts who have been guests on The Coffee Klatch have brought us decades of experience, research and knowledge. They have truly been the best of the best and their dedication to us as parents and our children has been overwhelming and
The title of this blog may seem to some, well, ridiculous, but not to a parent of a child with special needs. Of course you have accepted what life has given you. We have to accept and do what we will with the circumstances that come our way and when given that diagnosis or label
Advocacy is good for our kids, but many of didn’t realize that it is good for parents, too. A new study completed by doctoral student Michelle Reynolds for the University of Missouri cites that parents who take advocacy courses become stronger and more confident advocates for their children with disabilities. Among the main benefits
“Son, I don’t know. Some doctors say autism lasts a lifetime; others say some kids do outgrow it. I hope both are correct. I hope you learn how to handle the things that are difficult for you, but I also hope you never lose the gifts that autism has given you — your incredible memory,
Beyond IEPs: Eight Ways Parents Can Help Advocate for Children with Autism 1. Schedule a meeting with school district administrators to let them know how things are going and to share your ideas. You probably have already cultivated positive relationships with your child’s school, so escalate it to the district level – they’ll love to
