Disclaimer: This is clearly an opinion piece, but it comes from a unique perspective. Not only do we have multiple children on the spectrum, but I am a educator myself. We’ve reviewed all types of information for determining if I should return to the classroom this fall, as well as if we should send our…
Everyone right now is dealing with the Coronavirus, and each person is dealing with it their own way. As you are probably more than aware, people on the spectrum often tend to “fixate” on some things. This of course can manifest itself in many ways, whether it be a favorite toy, going out to eat,…
Disclaimer: While this article covers some complex legal terms and concepts, we are not lawyers and are not offering legal advice, merely trying to help other parents like ourselves to do what is best for their child. Given that laws vary from state to state, we recommend that you contact a family law lawyer in…
This comes out of a response I posted on Facebook, and could be called, the challenges of wearing a mask when you’re on the spectrum. The original post provided legitimate reasons why someone may not be able to wear a mask in public and included those who were victims of assault where their face was…
When I’m not busy being a parent, which is basically never, I’m busy being a college instructor. As the start of the term is upon us, there’s always the process of getting new classes and meeting new students. Because my own kids have IEPs, and I know how much they help them, I’m always quick…