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Homeschool? Me? Probably not without help.
Hey friends. Our school officially closed it doors for the Covid-19 Virus on March 16th, but my journey actually began a few weeks before the calls for social distancing started. My kid has the worst luck. We started with a … Continue reading
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I thought I did everything right
I thought I did everything right. Not that I’m some perfect parent, but I tried to be the best I could be. I thought I did everything right, but my child still experiences regression. We had early intervention. We had … Continue reading
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The Choice
There are many ways to look at school choice. Down here in the trenches the picture looks personal and frustrating. I’m a white financially stable mom of an autistic child. In many ways, my family is the … Continue reading
Don’t Blink!
Policy changes are coming from NC DPI (Department of Public Instruction) in regards to Autism identification and qualification for services. If approved by the NC State Board of Education they could be put in place as soon as August. If … Continue reading
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A New Hope…or is it just Star Wars?
After what felt like an epic battle, my son now attends a different public school. Switching schools meant for my family switching philosophies. In order to get out of our terrible situation, we had to compromise. I allowed my son … Continue reading
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A Crisis of Faith
While my personal faith remains steadfast, I have lost faith that my kid’s school can reliably educate my son. I no longer believe they care about him. So, what do you do when you no longer believe that your school … Continue reading
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I should have celebrated Festivus Instead
It is difficult to put into words how isolating the holidays can be for autism families. Everything is out of whack. My child is overstimulated one moment, and then asked to roll with the unexpected the next. It is a … Continue reading
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Self Care and Oprah Quotes
Motivation: If a pretty poster and a cute saying are all it takes to motivate you, you probably have a very easy job. The kind robots will be doing soon. One thing that seems consistent in many Autism, or even … Continue reading
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Voting and Community Engagement
The first time I ever stepped into my son’s local public school was not to take a tour. I didn’t even have a child yet. The first time I walked into my son’s elementary school was to vote. While using … Continue reading
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Happy New Year
Happy New Year! I realize it isn’t January 1st, but to me the start of a new school year always feels like a new beginning. Since I’m currently a stay at home mom it basically gives me my life back. … Continue reading
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