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When did I become "The Advocate"?

Today was the first time I participated in an IEP meeting that I requested. I can’t believe that after thirteen years of teaching I actually called one to sit in on by choice. I suck as a special needs mom. Over the…
You Said What?

Today we had Big Brother's annual IEP review. I was a little nervous because I found out his old school, knowing he was transferring, pulled everything out of his existing IEP and filed it with the district. And they w…
What's It Made Of -- Gold?

This is a line my dad always used to use when we were younger. He was a true pragmatist, never swayed by fad or fashion. So whenever we'd ask him for money for the latest and greatest thing, he would feign utter surp…
How to show others the positive side of Aspergers?

Don't always focus on the deficits..."Your son is the most manipulative child I have ever taught in my many years as an educator." This was the opening line at our very first parent teacher conference with my son's thi…
Enter the Void: The Need for "Circle of Friends"in High School

I have written on several occasions about collegeman's quest to find a friend and what a challenge it is for him. His life skills coach still meets him at college on Friday's and takes him into the cafeteria. There he…
What Do You Mean He Needs Support?

We arrived home safely yesterday afternoon from our mini-vacation. Thanks to our guests who joined us. I especially appreciate you hanging in so long. My dad looked at our mini-vacation last night and said, "Boy that w…
Bumface

The Boy is being bullied. Not the casual, "you're weird", "why does he do that" bullying that, to my shame, we are used to (though we still rail against it, it is difficult to amend the opinions of the parents the chil…
The Cost of Autism

Thanks everyone for your wonderful comments, suggestions and questions. I did hear back from both the counselor and teacher. And I will be making a phone call to the counselor today. The teacher mostly recommended Jona…
Help Homeschooling My Autistic Son

It was obvious when I made the announcement at the last IEP meeting, that no one thought I could do this. No one thinks that my son is as intelligent as he is. They all believe that his weaknesses are a sign of his int…
Speech issues = Disabled = IEP?

My son C is in Kindergarten. I received a call earlier this week about concern about him having speech problems. I had never really thought about it. I can understand him. When I sat and thought about it though I rea…