Posts Tagged ‘school’
3 Back-to-School Tools Set Autistic Kids Up For Success
It’s that time again here in the US. Families are spending lots of money on school supplies (for real); kids are either grumpy or excited about starting school; and transition and change in schedules are once again front and center of our lives. Ending school and starting school used to be the hardest times of…
Read MoreMake Your Own 504 Plan (I Did)
First things first, if you don’t know what a 504 plan is, this is a quick place to learn the basic overview. Essentially, it’s a “formal plan that schools develop to give kids with disabilities the support they need.” We can all use support, and hopefully you’re asking for support when needed, but our kids…
Read MoreAutism and Education: It Happened Again?
Yes, it happened again. We need to find a new school for Michael. This time I’m not as tired. I’m not as angry. I’m actually quite calm and hopeful. Michael has left his current school, or as it might be otherwise be described, “Michael is a first-year high school drop out with a 4.0 GPA.”…
Read MoreOur School Choice and My Cautious Optimism Happy Dance
School choices are a minefield of emotions! Michael and I have been running round and round the mulberry bush as we look for next year’s best option. This week is different though. Do you know what the new (possibly, maybe) school choice found in only a few hours? Some of my son’s abilities, needs, areas of improvement, and a…
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