Everyone you know and everyone you will ever meet is special and different in some way. The world would be a boring place if people were all the same. It’s our differences that make us all unique and interesting. These are the first words in The Autism Acceptance Book. Ellen Sabin wrote this affirming and positive book to help elementary […]
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Autism isn’t always diagnosed in the preschool years. But if problems become evident after children are in the school system, it can be difficult to get a diagnosis. Here is one parent’s story of the challenges when a child’s struggles are misunderstood…. His struggle began in earnest that first day of Kindergarten, but I am his mother. I know it […]
Read moreEducational assistants are important members of a school team. However, there can be some questions about the best way to use their time in an inclusive classroom. This is an important question that a lot of people, including school staff, are uncertain about. Before we answer it, we should take a quick look at what we hope that school should […]
Read moreUpdate: school funding is undergoing a significant change. Applications for funding is no longer on a child by child basis, unless you are in an independent school. It remains important to collaborate and to share information to help the school staff fully support your child’s growth. I have to go to a school meeting for my son re: support as […]
Read moreA Win for Everyone: Collaborating with Your Child’s Teacher Seeing children learn, grow, and be happy at school is everyone’s goal. This feels especially urgent when we think about children with disabilities, because their needs are often complex and supporting growth can be challenging at both home and school. Parents are especially aware of their child’s vulnerability, and often feel […]
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