I remember getting my son’s autism diagnosis like it was yesterday. Talk about mixed emotions. First sadness, then scared, then finally relief. Relief that we finally knew and now we could move on and do what was best for our child. So how do you move on after getting an autism diagnosis? First breathe. Second…
One of our most successful tools when our sons were in Elementary School was their About Me Portfolio. This was designed to introduce our son to his teacher. His teachers always loved it and I always felt it made a difference as the teachers knew what to expect and how they could help. The first…
When our youngest son started preschool for the first time, he had a difficult time adjusting. One of the challenges of trying something new, like adding a school to their schedule, is that it completely upends their routine, and they love their routine. His teacher, my husband and I discussed many different ideas for helping…
In a perfect world, every year you and the school officials will hold an Individual Education Plan (IEP) meeting for your child. It’s a time to come together, set goals, track progress, and work on getting your child everything they need to be as successful as they can be both in school, and preparing them…