Disability Services Gap for children with Asperger’s
When I hear Asperger’s are one the high end of the scale I always think of a ruler!
Don’t Forget to Add these 10 Things to Your Back to School Supply List if you have a child with Special Needs!
Can you believe we are already buying back to school supplies? Summer is going way to fast! As a parent of special needs children though your “supply and to do lists” for back to school should be different than others. Our kids need more than just rulers and binders. Here is what I recommend you should be doing now to make sure your children have everything they really need for school: In addition to school supplies buy fidgets and other…
How to Create an IEP Binder
Making an IEP binder is a great way to keep information organized and at the ready when you need it. An IEP binder can help you prepare for IEP meetings and stay up to date on your child’s progress. This powerful tool can also help you communicate and collaborate with teachers and your child’s IEP team. Label the Tabbed Section Dividers Label the tabbed dividers for each of the sections: Communication- any communication you recieve about the IEP Evaluations – any…
Top 10 things to remember when traveling with special needs kids
If your child cannot sit still for an hour in a classroom without fidgeting how in the world are they going to sit still and behave for a 4+ airplane ride or long car trip? That is a lot to ask for any kid, not just a special needs child. Actually, as an adult it hard, but I digress. Here are some things we have done throughout the years. I hope some of them may help you and your family:…
Yesterday Trump Signed RAISE Caregivers Family Act – What That Means to Us
Despite the significant role caregivers provide in supporting individuals with autism, there was no national strategy to assist or support them now there will be! RAISE stands for Recognize, Assist, Include, Support and Engage, Family Caregivers Act “calls for the secretary of health and human services to establish a national plan to “recognize and support family caregivers” within 18 months. The plan is supposed to include recommendations for federal, state and local governments as well as health care and long-term services and…
Special Ed System – How the Special Ed Due Process System Beats Us All The Time
Special Ed System How the Special Ed System Beats Us All The Time The special ed system always seem to win. It’s not your imagination…it’s not an even playing field. Let me start by saying that I am very fortunate that I have not had to go through the Special Ed Due process. I believe a lot of that is because I am prepared and work very hard to try and resolve all issues even prior to an IEP meeting. But…
FREE lifetime pass to National Parks for people with disabilities
Did you know that individuals with disabilities are entitled to a free lifetime pass to our National Park system? Well, they are. Many people think that ALL national parks are free, but that is not the case. Many of them have fees. And, with this pass, even if the park itself does not have a fee, you could get a discount on extras such as camping or boating. How to apply for a FREE National Parks pass for disabilities, in…
How to Ace Your Child’s IEP Meeting
Did you know that over 75% of parents leave an Individual Education Plan (IEP) meeting dissatisfied with the decisions that were made? It is my goal that this book helps prevents that from happening again. If you liked this post, share it on Pinterest!
Day 6 Mental Illness Awareness Week- Resources I have tried throughout the year
As you all know one of the reasons I write this blog is because I research a lot. Most of the time I get books from the library or look online but there are a few that were so good that I had to buys them. I have them listed below. These are books dealing with the challenges my guys face. This does contain affiliate links: Mindful Parenting for ADHD: A Guide to Cultivating Calm, Reducing Stress, and Helping Children…
Day 4 of Mental Illness Awareness Week – list of mental illnesses
Below is a list of mental illnesses as defined by NAMI. I have listed what my son and daughter have. What about you or your children? Sometimes sharing alone helps us talk about it with others who understand. It is so hard unless you have walked a mile in our shoes. MENTAL ILLNESS ADHD – Both Robbie and Arika Anxiety Disorders – Both Robbie and Arika Autism – Robbie Bipolar Disorder – Robbie’s biological mom Borderline Personality Disorder Depression – Both…