Every single year we discuss accommodations for our son because it is a brand new IEP team and they are getting to know us, as well as our son. Some teachers remember him but others, not so much. Remember when I said that the school district got rid of the special needs autistic classroom this…
How Do You Challenge Your Point of View?
How Do You Challenge Your Point of View? How Do You Challenge Your Point of View? By Zoe Routh What do you know about autism? Depending on your experience, either a lot or a little. It turns out I know very little. I sat in the audience of a recent event listening to a person…
First Day of School is Wednesday…fingers crossed
We finally were able to get our son’s schedule worked out before the first day of school. I am staying up into the wee hours of the night making sure his schedule is laminated onto his binder and everything is just right….only to realize right before dinner that I forgot to include lunch time on…
Last year in Middle School
It is our son’s last year in middle school and he is already stressed out because of all the changes, but we continue to be hopeful. We have a plan in place to make sure the educational pathways for our autistic son remain on the straight and narrow and that it is the right path….
Summer 2019: Changes are Coming
Good Evening, I am about to start dinner and thought about all the changes coming up this summer. Our oldest will be a senior in high school and our youngest autistic son is entering eighth grade. We are excited about these new chapters in our kids’ lives and also about some other changes to his…
Today was a good Day…sort of
My autistic son had a bad day yesterday and it was all because someone did not do their job right. When you tell an autistic individual about how to do an assignment make sure you give them proper directions, so that they are clear on what needs to be done. You would think that after…
Autism and Marriage
Autistic Children and the Strain on Marriage Unfortunately, in modern times, many marriages end in divorce or separation, but when you have an autistic child. , the statistics are even higher. No matter how unconditional you both love your special needs child or children, autism is challenging! This puts strain on any marriage and is…
Happy New Year 2019!
Happy New Year 2019! I can’t wait for what this year has in store for our family, my blog and more. We are in transition and looking to achieve various goals for our family. Do you have any goals that you would like to achieve in this New Year 2019? Comment Below.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Hello:-) I hope that you and your family have the happiest of Holidays with your loved ones and eat lots of turkey and stuffing:-)
4th of July 2019
We hope you have a wonderful 4th of July Celebration with your family. What a beautiful start to your summer vacation!