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When She Smiles

In May, 2004, my husband and I were in Pretoria, South Africa, visiting our daughter and son-in-law, their toddler, Grace, and newborn Sarah. We met Sarah in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, where she lay attached to…
The First Responders for Autism

There’s nothing like a good Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP) to identify a child with autism early, usually before anyone else! SLPs are often the first professionals to see a child with autism because th…
When Autism Services Are Lost

I spoke with all of you previously about Emmett’s speech therapy and occupational therapy being taken away by the insurance company.I have since appealed those decisions and am awaiting the results. However, yes…
Being the "I" in Identity

Greetings from Co. Monaghan...no, Lisa hasn't decamped to Ulster to satisfy her lust for drumlins and soda farls. This is Jean dropping in to say "hello" and to invite you for a little meander down the path with me.…
Quack Spotting in 3 Easy Steps

Over the past seven years, we've seen 7 different psychiatrists, 9 therapists/psychologists, 4 OTs, 3 tutors and a couple of speech paths. We've employed educational consultants, a nutritionist and an RDI therapist.…
Extended Year of Services!

There's a bit of jubilation in the air. An email came in from the CSE Chair. My husband is copied on all correspondence and he said, "you're going to want to read this". I was enjoying lunch at the time. Thinking it wa…
Familiar Faces in Unusual Places

Yesterday I had a meeting with the school district to discuss placement for my daughter for kindergarten. My daughter was at the meeting, in an effort to show the district who she is, and what type of needs she has. A…
Oxygen Treatment for Autism: To Do or Not To Do?

It would be great if someone could give me some great advice on this issue. My three year old daughter is developmentally behind. She has not been diag…
Almost done with school!

Phew..... 17 more days. Almost. Done. This school year has just dragged on, and on, and on, and on, and on..... But, I think we're finally turning the corner. We finally have a signed and current IEP. This…
My Autism Story

I was talking to a friend today and some things came to mind. Many people want to know why I fight with the school district and the State. I have earned quite a reputation as a crazy mom. There are many people that…