Category: IEP

Would You Rather…More Sleep? Yes Please! Autism and Sleep Issues

Autism, Deep Pressure, IEP, Melatonin, Parent, parenting, Routine, School, Sleep, Weighted Blanket 26

Every time I think I have the perfect solution to help Declan sleep through the night, he wakes up in the wee hours of the morning – FOR THE DAY! Read more about this, here!

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It’s MAYcember!

Autism, First Grade, Fun, games, IEP, Parent, parenting, schedule, School, Summer Activities 14

It’s the end of the schoolyear which means one thing – it’s BUSY! Then I saw the MAYcember Medley by The Holderness Family and was able to laugh about the chaos. Check it out, here!

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I Met the Mama Bear Inside

Autism, Flexible Thinking, IEP, Introvert, Mama Bear, services, support 13

Being an easy going, accepting person I never thought I had a Mama Bear inside. Until I met her. Read more about this, here!

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Success in the Stack of IEP’s

Aggression, Autism, behavior, behavior change, Communication, IEP, Kindergarten, pictures, Potty Training, School, Special Education, support 20

Looking at a picture of Declan as his preschool graduation I realized how much he has accomplished through the years with adequate support. Read more about this, here!

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School Without Support

504, Autism, behavior, High Functioning Autism, IEP, learning, School, Special Needs, support 36

I am finding that when a child has a diagnosis, but does not have an IEP or 504 at school, their is little understanding or support. The child isn’t seen as challenged, but challenging. Read more about this, here!

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The Dreaded Red Folder

Autism, IEP, learning, Occupational Therapy, School, services, Special Education, Speech 18

With every IEP there comes a time for possible change, which is very stressful. Read more about this, here!

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Helicopter Parenting and Special Needs Kids

Autism, Friendships, Helicopter Parenting, High-5!, IEP, parenting, Special Needs 15

My husband and I recently heard the term “Helicopter Parent.” Then we wondered if we hovered over our kids too much? Read more about this, here!

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What’s Happening?

Activities, Autism, Friendships, High Functioning Autism, IEP, parenting, School 14

It’s the end of the school year – a busy time indeed!

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The GOOD in 2017

Acceptance, Autism, Autism Acceptance, Autism Awareness, Emotional Regulation, Friendships, High Functioning Autism, IEP, Inclusion, Julia, Kindergarten, Potty Training, Sesame Street, Soccer 12

If I am not careful, my “mom” worry takes over. So I took a look back to highlight all the GOOD of 2017.

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Support Granted! Smooth Transition Ahead!

Autism, IEP, Special Education 16

The meeting I have dreaded and feared for months finally happened. What supports and services will Declan’s new school provide him when he transitions? Read about the meeting here!

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