Wait! You need an accommodation?
Home » Archive by category: “Education” (Page 2) Today was the first day of school. Both the boys are in middle school, and they are both doing some different extracurriculars. On top of it, D...
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So Perfect You’re Imperfect
Home » Archive by category: “Education” (Page 2) One step… Two steps… He’s definitely autistic… He stands straight and tall. Arms to his side. His pace perfect. His gait perfect. His body perfect. And yet,...
To the Parent New to Autism
Home » Archive by category: “Education” (Page 2) Hello person. Welcome to this beautiful world of autism. Yes, beautiful.. It’s the same beautiful world you’ve already lived in. That child that you love? They’re the...
Far Reaching Implications
Home » Archive by category: “Education” (Page 2) This is a vent and processing post so I apologize if it’s incoherent. As a parent, I take great care when trying to determine what my children...
The Intersection of Failure and Competence
Home » Archive by category: “Education” (Page 2) Yesterday, I received an email from a teacher. I cried quite a bit because the insinuations were pretty clear. We’re not doing “enough” to support our child....
What is Executive Functioning?
Home » Archive by category: “Education” (Page 2) This is more directed to parents of neurodiverse kids than it is for adults. Sorry to my good, good friend for using a conversation to spark a...
Targeted Solutions
Home » Archive by category: “Education” (Page 2) As Olivia’s daily life becomes more structured, and the boys are doing well in school, I seem to find myself more relaxed. This means I’ve taken up...
It’s Never Enough…
Home » Archive by category: “Education” (Page 2) This school year has started for both the boys. D is in middle school and S is rounding out his final year in elementary. I was chatting...
Please Use the Side Entrance
Home » Archive by category: “Education” (Page 2) Let’s talk about middle school. Let’s talk about Daniel’s upcoming middle school. Let’s talk about arguments I’ve heard that support Daniel’s upcoming middle school. Let’s talk about...
Autism Rates (Revisited)
Home » Archive by category: “Education” (Page 2) (Originally posted as a Facebook post; reposting here nearly a month after the fact so that the information is easily linkable) I want to direct everyone’s attention...