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Steps to Mainstreaming

I have received many requests to talk a little bit about just what we did for collegeman that enabled him to move from a self-contained classroom into the mainstream. Honestly, I do not think it was one thing above a…
The spectrum of autism parenting

We all go through those times where we either a) defer decision-making to the experts or b) come to an IEP meeting with both barrels loaded, ready to fight to the death for our kids. What we often forget is that rais…
Parents Role in the the IEP Team

Definition: The term "IEP" refers to Individualized Education Program, and is most often used in conjunction with special services or for providing instructional services for a child with special needs. It is an on…
Never Losing Hope

photo: RebekahPope.com* The dishes had been cleared. The nightly biomedical supplement routine completed. I stood in the kitchen face to face with a tall girl playing a spur-of-the-moment version of patty-cake. Our ow…
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

This post is brought to you today bearing Mixed news, developments, and gratefulness. Let me start with the good news!
Two Down, One to go: IEP's and other things

It's been a crazy week. Crazy couple of weeks really... I think I've averaged about 4 hours of sleep a night. Finally got some rest last night but my brain is still fried, so here are some random updates:
What I've been up to lately...

IEP meeting, my birthday, a potty chart filled, and bloodwork ordered... That's what I've been up to! I haven't written a new post in a few days, (I know Jen, I probably made you nervous) because we have been busy.…
D-Day

Tomorrow is D-day. Our IEP meeting. The school district will tell us Ava's fate. They will outline an educational plan (the IEP - Individual Education Plan) and give us an idea of where will best implement this plan…
Confessions from Householdsix

Amanda, with Confessions from Householdsix shares her story with us. I grew up in a military family, so I was a little familiar with family insurance coverage. Even given that, I was still surprised at the lack of cov…
Aging Out

Ava is aging out soon. For those of you not in the special needs world, it means that she will be turning three and transitioning from early intervention into the school district. The district will be responsible for…