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World Autism Day
You’re going to hear a lot about Autism this month. Some call it Autism Awareness Month, others may say Autism Acceptance, while here in my house its more Autism Appreciation Month. Regardless, you’re going to see articles that get it … Continue reading
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Disability is Not a Bad Word
This year I’m celebrating Disability Pride Month. Disability Pride Month takes place in July to commemorate the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act or ADA. (Only the military rivals the Disability Community’s ability to use acronyms.) ADA was signed … Continue reading
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Pandemic Unstandardized Testing
As an advocate for public education some struggles at least make sense. A push and pull about who holds power, state control versus local control. Some are frustrating because the struggle is over an ideological differences like privatization market competition … Continue reading
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Cohort C/Track 3
I just got the email, cohort C in track 3. My son has a date to go back to school in person. I’m worried. My worries aren’t just about Covid though, my son was struggling in school long before the … Continue reading
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So How Did Remote Learning Really Go?
I feel like I’m filling out endless surveys and taking part in numerous town halls all about remote learning and the future we all face. I can say that remote learning was remote, but far from learning. My son had … 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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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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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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Chasing Fireflies
Going to a cookout for most families is nothing exciting. For us, it can be a big deal. First, my family is not invited out much. Second I never know how my son will react. He is getting better about … Continue reading
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The Teacher is Out of the Classroom!
Hello! It’s been ages since I posted. Below is something I wrote before the NC May 16th rally, but I edited it a bit. I will post my speech, my pictures and my reflections on the rally soon. While teachers … Continue reading
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