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Spring Break
I was filled with excitement this week. My week was busy and tiring, yet I couldn’t hold back the feeling that relief was on its way. For the first time in ages, I was looking forward to Spring Break. It … Continue reading
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Day Interruped
I was going along my normal day. I was trying to work down my “To Do” list of totally unpleasant chores. I managed to get a work out in, and I was cleaning up. I had just finished my post … Continue reading
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What I Should Have Said: Reflections on the Class Size Rally
On a very cold day in January, public school advocates from across the state gathered to together in Raleigh NC to rally against an unfunded class size mandate law. It was very cold. Not North Carolina cold, but seriously below … Continue reading
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Showing Up
As I reflect on the past year, I realize that I went from someone who watches TV to someone who appeared on TV. Before this year, I casually volunteered when it didn’t interfere too much with my time. Now I … Continue reading
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The North Carolina Senate Has Rock Brain
What is Rock Brain? Why do I think the NC Senate has it? How do we get rid of it? All valid questions. Let’s start with the first. Rock Brain is a character in a social thinking curriculum called Superflex. … Continue reading
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Sensory Inclusion at PNC Arena
PNC Arena, Carolina Hurricanes Announce New Sensory Inclusion Initiative I was so thrilled when I read about this. My family got a chance to take if all for a spin at a Sunday evening hockey game. Here is a bit … Continue reading
Class Size Chaos
I actually agonized over writing about this subject in my blog. I advocate for public schools. I also started this blog to write about my experiences as a parent of a child with special needs. I wasn’t sure if this … Continue reading
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Happy, Healthy, and Well Adjusted
During my first IEP meeting I was asked what were my goals for my son. I answered that I wanted E to be happy, healthy and well adjusted. It was what I could I could think of on the spot. … Continue reading
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Why I didn’t Join the PTA
There are many reasons why people join the PTA. This is my story. I stood in the middle of a narrow hallway after the orientation meeting, as a crowd of parents swarmed and moved around me. Nothing resonated in my … Continue reading
Operation ReBoot
I apologize. I let this blog become idle. It has sat, while my son grew and developed. He is now officially diagnosed on the Autism Spectrum. I’m not going to go all the way back and try and make up … Continue reading
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