An assessment is vital to gathering information about your child to make decisions on how best to assist him or her on their areas of weakness. As a result, they are a crucial part of the IEP process. Some of your children will soon have a triennial IEP or an IEP where you have requested
For this writing I want you to try to think of the eggshells we have come to dread walking on as part of the process of making a fine omelette. Way before you crack and whisk those eggs there are many steps to take to prepare and plan out. There are cheeses to be grated,
As a parent of a child with an IEP the first few meetings I attended many years ago were quite confusing. Since I am not the type of person who likes to feel confused or unprepared, I made it my mission to learn all I could about the process. I bought law books, researched online,
“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,
You know what I am talking about. Any parent raising a special needs child knows about the setbacks. The kick in the stomach, racing heart, internal restlessness, sleepless nights re-evaluating and reassessing the situation until you can’t think straight. That fear that grips you and makes you doubt yourself as a parent, yup, welcome to
You know what I am talking about. Any parent raising a special needs child knows about the setbacks. The kick in the stomach, racing heart, internal restlessness, sleepless nights re-evaluating and reassessing the situation until you can’t think straight. That fear that grips you and makes you doubt yourself as a parent, yup, welcome to
